subject: Feel Quiet And Enjoy At The Pleasing Neighborhoods At Meteora For Your Ultimate Greek Vacations [print this page] Greece Vacations in the lovely Dodecanese Islands
Dodecanese is a group of islands located northeast of the Aegean Sea and its rocky terrain and almost treeless surface can become a challenge if one of your Greece Vacations takes you here. Just north of this island complex is the Agathonisi Island known for its bays where ships seek cover from the winds and where its tiny population lives contently by fishing and animal farming; a sedate vacation is what you can expect to find here. Kalymnos Island is well known for sponge-fishing which locals treat as tradition complete with send-off ceremonies and welcoming celebrations, which is quite an attraction aside from old churches and medieval castles that can be found along its coastline; its heaven for those who love fishing and other water activities. Life in Astypalia is like a beautiful painting that features medieval ruins, windmills, and small houses piled atop one another along cliff walls with sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea. Island life can be experienced first-hand if you decide to visit the Dodecanese Islands.
Greece Vacations and Eastern Aegean
Greece is garnering fame because of its reputation as a club-goers paradise but the Eastern Aegean Islands would rather think of themselves as mavericks of Greece Vacations in trying to maintain a quite island life. Ikaria is an island getaway that promotes well being of visitors to their pristine shores and wild forests by being eco-friendly to preserve the natural beauty of the place for future generations of guests and Ikarians alike. Chios is a member island of the Eastern Aegean filled with Byzantine churches and houses that residents strive hard to preserve amidst a wonderful backdrop of wild forest and golden beaches that stretch for miles; tourists will also appreciate the nightlife but mostly its about fine dining and great wine. Lesvos is an island famous for ouzo or the traditional Greek wine and visitors can taste it while enjoying the sandy beaches and the care free attitude of its residents. Come to Eastern Aegean stripped of all your worries and be rewarded with a refreshing time in paradise.
Greece Vacations in Monemvasia
The remarkable mix of the old and new can be seen in the buildings, places and people in the beautiful country of Greece. Be a witness and relive the history as you get to see and learn first-hand the glory days of this place as you take a trip to Monemvasia for Greece Vacations. Your first stop in town will bring you to the famous Gibraltar of the East which is now known as the Monemvasia castle which stands majestically atop a boulder of rocks overlooking the vast ocean. During the 12th Century, the great Emperor Andornicus built the Church of Agia Sofia which is situated by a cliff and is now a momentous place visited by both local and foreign tourists. There is also a Muslim Mosque which was constructed in during the 16th Century while Greece was under Turkish occupation but it was later turned into a Frankish Church and today it has been restored and it houses the archaeological collection of Monemvasia. The natural beauty of this country will leave a lasting memory during your vacation.
Greece Vacations and Crete Island
Crete Island always deserves a special mention in the long list of Greece Vacations especially because its Greeces largest (island) and is one of the top destinations in the region not to mention that it was also the birthplace of Zeus. Greece was an ancient power and scattered across its territories are ruins like the Palace of Knossos in Crete Islands where among the fascinating things tourist can see are the remnants of the worlds first flush toilet. If Venetian architecture fascinates you, visit Chania which was once invaded by Arabs and Turks and there are still structures standing that were built in those times; this makes a shopping trip here more fun, especially in the districts near the port. Go to Agia Galini in Rhetymno Island to experience living in a coastal neighborhood with houses built over other houses along the cliffs which provide awesome scenery of the village and the Libyan Sea. Go back in time while having the time of your life in Crete Island.
