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Santorini (Thira)
Santorini
Fira is the capital of Santorini, a small island in an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Aegean. If you arrive by boat, you'll see a small town "hanging" off the side of a mountain that seems incredible. Keep in mind that you'll
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Villa de Oia
Oia
A must if you go to Santorini is walking the streets of this beautiful town. You can get close using the bus that leaves from the capital, Thira, or rent a car to explore the rest of the island (45.00 € a Hyundai i10 for the whole
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Acropolis of Athens
Athens
I've wanted to see this since I read about it in elementary school. It did not disappoint.
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Parthenon
Athens
The Parthenon is the emblem of the city of Athens. It is very impressive when you arrive there, although you'll already have seen it a thousand times on the TV or on postcards you´ve been sent, but it´s not the same as being there in
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Erechtheion
Athens
The Erechtheion is an Ionic masterpiece that was built 421-406 BC and it's the most famous temple - the famous tribune of the Caryatids. It's a polychrome portico with 6 columns (originally) with female figures, all the figures are
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens
This colossal temple is the largest in Greece and it took over 700 years to complete. Originally it had 104 Corinthian columns that reach 17 meters high, of which only 15 remain. The credit for its completion goes to Adriano who
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Little Venice of Mykonos
Mykonos
Beauty Unleashed in one of the nicest places I have visited. From the windmills there are views to Little Venice highly worth a mention, but here are some of different angles and lights. This little wonder of Venetian origin, near the
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Sunset in Oia
Oia
In the summer of the year 2012 I had the chance to visit Santorini, in Greece, in the Aegean Sea. I was already aware that it would be one of the most lovely islands that Greece has, but to arrive and be there, not only reaffirmed
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Red Beach
Santorini
Red Beach is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches on Santorini. It has red fine sand and rocks and is located near the ancient village of Akrotiri. The beach can be reached by boat or by car. The beach gets its red color from
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Rhodes
Rhodes
Rhodes is a beautiful city. On a cruise I recently took, Rhodes and Dubrovnik were the cities that I liked by far. The atmosphere is great, and while it was too hot, it did not detract from this city beautiful at all.
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Monasteries of Meteora
Kalambáka
For me, the monasteries in Meteora are one of the most spectacular places in the world ...it is beautiful and has really spectacular views. There are seven monasteries nestled around the mountains, most of them with monks but a few
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Port of Piraeus
Athens
Piraeus is the port in Athens. It is an essential part of the city, even though it's quite far from downtown. It has shipyards, factories manufacturing agricultural machinery, glass, textiles, and chemicals. As you head towards
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Restaurants in Greece
Restaurants in Greece
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Kiki's Tavern
Mykonos
This is a Greek-style beach snack bar. Apart from the calm waters, on the beach Agios Sostis you can enjoy the stunning beach bar. The site has no electricity or anything, just a coal-burning stove where they prepare grilled meats
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Medusa Restaurant - Ouzerie
Milos
One of the best ouzerias of Cyclades. I will not deny, for me one of the greatest attractions of Greece is its food, so similar to Spanish in its ingredients but so amazing in taste. One of the restaurants that I remember most fondly
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Sea Satin Market
Mykonos
This is luxurious fresh fish next to the Mykonos Mills. Mykonos is Greek's cheapest island, but the restaurant Caprice - Sea Satin Market is not the cheapest on the island. However, we can recommend the restaurant for its prime
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Taverna o Apostolis
Naxos
The Taverna O Apostolis was a very good choice for dinner in the Naxos This is the terrace of the restaurant. This restaurant has a great selection of Greek specialties including grilled octopus, feta, fresh fish, etc. It's a really
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Wine Tasting in Santorini
Oia
Perhaps one of the least known aspects of Santorini are the wines produced on the island. They are volcanic wines with similar qualities to that produced in the interior of the island of Lanzarote. They are predominantly white wines,
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Goodys
Thessaloniki
Goodys is the Greek version of McDonald's. For it being a fast food restaurant, it has an amazing variety of dishes. For those of you who are on a tight budget you can order the salad bar. It costs 4 euros and you get a plate and a
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Taberna Katina
Oia
I want to tell you about Taverna Katina, in Amoudi Bay, at the foot of the village of Oia. We discovered it by chance. It was raining heavily and we wanted to see the sunset in Oia, but the sun wasn't visible, so we crossed the
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Aspro Alogo
Athens
This restaurant is somewhat hidden on a one-way neighborhood street. It has about 6 tables, 3 inside and 3 outside. It is a bar-restaurant with homemade Mediterranean food. I have my doubts about whether it's a common choice among
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The James Joyce
Athens
The James Joyce Pub is, without doubt, the most popular Irish pub in central Athens. It's been open since 2007. It has a privileged location, just one street away from the Acropolis. Here, local traditions blend with a friendly Irish
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Utopia Cafe
Milos
Even the name is beautiful at this restaurant in Plaka although most of the customers come for the views. But that view! At sunset bay Milos is dyed gold in what is one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Aegean. All this
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Brettos Bar
Athens
This bar-distillery is highly recommended. It's in the Plaka, in Athens. It is the oldest in Athens and has been making their own spirits for over 100 years. It consists of a high (4-5 feet) square, with an entrance and the rest of
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PagotoManía Cafe
Athens
This great coffee and ice cream shop draws you in with its modern décor and a variety of ice creamsin the windows. It's on corner of Odissea Androutsou and the Zinni Anastasiou pedestrian street. The nearest metro stop is Sygrou-Fix
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Chelidonia Villas hotel
Oia
Curiously, a tourist site as crowded as Santorini can adhere so strongly in one's memory. Yet it is hard to shake the sense of wonder you have to contemplate the sea from the top of the volcano caldera. And it's almost impossible not
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Milos Studios
Milos
A great place to stay in Milos is Halara Studies. They are apartments in the village of Plaka, which is the most charming village on the island and are on top of one of the hills of the village. It exudes a quiet impressive, although
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Attica Beach Hotel
Rafina
This accommodation on Attica Beach is 30km from Athens. It is a great establishment located just 4 kilometers from the second biggest port after Athens, Rafina. We decided to stay here, precisely because of its proximity to the port
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Castro
Folegandros
As you can see, it's impossible to improve the location of the Castro Hotel. It can be found within the city Kastro called Folegandros . The views of the Church of Panagia and the cliff that overlooks the city which you'll have
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Hotel El Greco
Thessaloniki
Undoubtedly one of the best options out of the variety of hotels on Egnatia Street, making a qualitative leap compared to most of them. There were 4 of us and we had 2 double rooms connected by a hall so that by closing the hall door,
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Aris Caves
Oia
It is a small hotel, with different rooms that look like caves. The location in the village of Oia is perfect, right at the entrance to the pedestrian area. The hotel is at the edge of the cliff with views of the caldera, and the
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Surfing Beach Campsite
Paros
The Surfing Beach is a campground on the Greek island of Paros. I arrived by inter-rail through Greece and Italy, on a ferry from Athens. We stopped at the island without really knowing what it had and really tired from the whole
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Kalimerakriti Hotel
Malia
KalimeraKriti Hotel is more than 40 km from Iraklion in the eastern part of the Island. Sissi is a small fishing port where you can try some of the local and fresh fish. The hotel is 5-star and I recommend the Bungalows as they are
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Phaedra Hotel
Athens
I have no photo of the inside of the hotel, only from the balcony we had. It's a simple place, more of a hostel than a hotel, but it is brilliantly located in the middle of Plaka, close enough to walk to everything and the price is
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Villa Agas
Santorini
Today I want to talk about this hotel in Santorini. It's simple, but it has everything you need. It's kind of a pink villa, and is divided into two buildings. The rooms have a terrace on the ground level, meaning you can move to the
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Korifi Suites Hotel
Heraklion
If somebody is planning to go on holiday to Crete I recommend staying in this hotel which is made up of small houses with a view of the coast. It is in Piskopiano, about 25 km from Heraklion. Piskopiano is a village of Greece,
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Anemomilos Apartments
Folegandros
This is undoubtedly the most spectacular hotel on the island of Folegandros . The Anemomilos Apartments would not be out of place if they were transported stone by stone to Santorini. The views from the rooms are amazing, as they are
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