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Monolithos Castle
Monolithos Castle Perched atop a 100-meter tall sheer rock face overlooking the Mediterranean, the journey to Monolithos Castle – an arduous scramble up a set of steps carved into the rock – is no easy task. It’s worth the climb though and those who make the effort will be rewarded with
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Mikrolimano
Mikrolimano Mikrolimano is the harbor area in Piraeus, a short distance away from Athens, Greece. The harbor has plenty of fishing boats and a yacht marina with luxury yachts and smaller pleasure boats, and the area is surrounded by cafes and restaurants. The atmosphere feels a bit like being on o
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Megalo Kavouri
Megalo Kavouri Megalo Kavouri, which means big crab, is one of the two main beaches in the coastal town of Vouliagmeni about 12 miles from Athens, Greece. The second beach is called Mikro Kavouri. Some parts of the beach are sandy while others are pebbles, and there are several coves. Megalo Kavou
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Athens is known for its good taste and classic style. Visitors to this ancient city can find all of this and more on a trip to McArthurGlen Designer Outlets. Here, hundreds of designer brands unite under one roof to provide both travelers and locals with a one-of-a-kin
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Malia
Malia It might not be as famous as the Palace of Knossos, but in its day Malia was a thriving Minoan city with an impressive palace complex.These days, however, Malia is perhaps better known for the resorts and Ibiza-style nightlife of the site’s neighboring Malia town.The seafront palace and town
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Kritinia Castle
Kritinia Castle Looming 131 meters above the village of Kritinia and staring out across the Mediterranean, Kritinia Castle is one of Rhodes’ finest examples of medieval architecture. Commissioned by the Knights of Saint John, the castle was originally split onto three levels, with each floor belon
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Kournas Lake
Kournas Lake With its shimmering azure waters framed by the rocky peaks of the surrounding White Mountains, Kournas Lake is the island’s only freshwater lake and the centerpiece of one of Crete’s most picturesque landscapes. A tranquil retreat for both locals and visitors, Kournas Lake is at its b
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Kos
Kos Located just three nautical miles from the Asia Minor coast in the southeastern Aegean Sea, the island of Kos in Greece is not only chock full of interesting history, but is an exotic paradise.Its plush grounds are famous for their green vegetation and are considered one of the most temperate
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Kassiopi
Kassiopi Kassiopi is a village and resort sitting on a small peninsula on the northeast side of the island of Corfu. Historically a small fishing village, it is less than 40 kilometers from Corfu town and is a very popular tourist destination in the summer. Allegedly founded in the 3rd century B.C
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Kanoni
Kanoni Once the capital and heart of the Greek island of Corfu, Kanoni today is a quarter of Corfu Town, the island’s modern day capital. The name Kanoni is derived from the canons that protected the city near the entrance to the lagoon, which once featured the main port of Corfu. With a steep, ru
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Kahal Shalom Synagogue and Museum
Kahal Shalom Synagogue and Museum Founded in 1977 and fully renovated in 2006, the Jewish Museum is the focal point of Rhodes’ Old Jewish quarter, devoted to preserving and sustaining the history of the Jewish population of Rhodes. Spanning the incredible 2,300-year history of Jewish Rhodes, the m
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Ios
Ios For many visitors, Ios is one big party island. The local traditions and history are ignored by the rave brigade but luckily, the word is out that there’s more to Ios than Hora’s party-hard scene. With Homer’s tomb and the excavated site of Skarkos, the island of Ios suits families, history bu
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Hania
Hania Crete’s former capital is perhaps its most idyllic town. With its intertwined Venetian and Ottoman legacy, there’s an east and west magic to its grand harbor, narrow lanes, sea walls and port buildings.Minoans lived near Hania’s harbor at Ancient Kydonia, and today’s beach lovers head to the
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Gournes Beach
Gournes Beach Gournes Beach is a sandy beach in the town of Gournes on northern Crete. It is located nine miles east of Heraklion, the capital of the island. The town is on a fertile plain where vegetables and olives are grown. Gournes was once the site of a US Air Force communications base, but w
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Goulandris Natural History Museum
Goulandris Natural History Museum Dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the natural sciences and Greece’s unique habitats and wildlife, Goulandris Natural History Museum has a number of interactive, educational exhibits on display. The family-friendly museum was started by married coup
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Frangokastello Beach
Frangokastello Beach With its long sandy beaches and shallow waters, Frangokastello beach is among the island’s most popular, and the sleepy seaside resort has retained its tranquil, laid-back vibe despite the influx of tourists. Frangokastello has everything you would expect from a Crete beach re
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Filerimos Hill
Filerimos Hill Affording a breathtaking panorama over Rhodes island, the grassy peak of Filerimos Hill makes a popular side trip from the city and hosts an array of impressive archeological sites, including ruins from part of the ancient city of lalyssos and a number of religious buildings.The lea
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Epidaurus Theater
Epidaurus Theater The Epidaurus Theater is a stunningly well-preserved ancient theater constructed in the 4th century BC. It was built by the architect Polykleitos on the side of a mountain and merges perfectly into the surrounding landscape of undulating hills, overlooking the Sanctuary of Asklep
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Dionysus Theater
Dionysus Theater The Theatre of Dionysus is an impressive ruin on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens. You can climb up and sit in the semi-circle of marble seats ringed around the stage area. In its heyday, around the 4th century BC, the theatre could seat 17,000 people. You can still s
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Church and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios
Church and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios Thessaloniki is home to one of the world’s largest caches of Byzantine architectural treasures, thanks to the city being ruled by Constantinople from the fifth century AD to the 13th. The empire’s legacy can be seen in what’s left of the city walls; in the many
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