Chania is the second largest town in Crete (50,000 inhabitants) and unquestionably the one which has preserved more of its old character than any other. Around Kasteli and the harbour, many buildings and even entire neighbourhoods from the Venetian and Turkish periods have been preserved in good condition. The new part has been built according to a modern plan with wide streets, parks and fine buildings. Eleftherios Venizelos is particularly honoured here he was born in the village of Mournies near Chania and is buried outside the town, at Akrotiri.
Tinos lies very close to the southern tip of Andros. This is the holy island of Our Lady, which in August is swamped by pilgrims who have come to pray in Her church or in fulfilment of a vow. As Our Lady's feast day on 15 August approaches, the church and the town of Tinos become crammed with people, and religious services take place next to the commercial fair being held in the surrounding streets. A line of mountains, whose highest peak is Mt Tsiknias (in the myths, the home of the wind-god Aeolus), runs the length of the island.
Traversing the azure waters of the dazzling Cyclades cluster, the remote skyline shall start to reveal an authentic miracle of nature, the island of Paros. The insular atmosphere in combination with the breathtaking scenery shall seduce you, as Paros is considered to be the most appealing nymph of the Aegean Ocean. Full of natural beauties, the unique island of Paros pulses with infinite, sandy coasts, crystal waters, verdurous landscapes and untrodden spots, being at the same time one of the most cosmopolitan summer resorts, offering intense, unrivaled nightlife.
If you are thinking of having the best sailing vacation in Greece, try the Cyclades group of islands. Its location extends southeast from the island of Attica to the shoreline of Asia Minor. The place has a mild weather and is mostly mountainous. Its major products include tobacco, wheat, and wine. Cyclades is renowned in the country for its Bronze Age and Neolithic sculptures. In particular, the island's sculpted female idols made from Cyclades' white marbles have been an important contribution to Greece's ancient artworks.
The total land area of Cyclades is roughly 976 square miles. The source of the place's name is in reference to the several islands' circle formation around Delos. Hence, the name "Cyclades", which etymologically from the root word "circle" or "cycle".
Out of the numerous islands in Cyclades, only ten of them are considered as principal areas. These include Santorini (which has the city of Thira), Kithnos, Los, Serifos, Paros, Kaoa, Najxos, Malos, ?ndros, and Tanos. The other islands, especially the smaller ones, are unpopulated. At present, Cyclades has a population of approximately 120,000 inhabitants. Its capital is the town of Ermoupoli.
Glaros Studios is a wonderful traditional place located at the magnificent beach of Agios Nikolaoas in Arkasa, on the foothills...
