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Greece - Islands - Cyclades - Amorgos - Beaches: Agios Pavlos.

1 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Publish7

Agios Pavlos Beach was the first beach we visited as we were offered a ride by our host, Titika, of the Pension Titika in Katapola. The beach is situated between Katapola and Aegiali and has a pebbled texture. You will find many locals here (mainly...

Greece - Islands - Cyclades - Amorgos - Churches & Monastries: Hozoviotissa.

1 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Publish7

The monastery of Hozoviotissa is one of the most famous, remarkable sight-seeings on the island of Amorgos. It was founded in 1088 and is built into the cliffs (about 300m above sea level) underneath the capital of the island: Chora.  This unique mo...

Greece - Islands - Cyclades - Amorgos - Beaches: Agia Anna Beach.

1 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Publish7

Agia Anna Beach is a beach for the 'free spirits'.The beach is located under the famous monastry of Hozoviotissa. From the parking you walk about 25 minutes down over a rocky path to reach this unique beach covered with pebbles and big rocks. You wi...

Greece - Islands - Cyclades - Amorgos - Beaches: Aegiali Beach.

31 May 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Publish7

Aegiali Beach is a very beautiful long (about 1km) sandy beach just a few minutes walking outside of the village center.The waters are very clear and shallow and are so very suitable for families with smaller children. The temperatures are warm but...

Greece to Allow Tourists from 29 Countries Starting in 2 Weeks

31 May 2020 1 minute read 2 comments AverageVancouverite

The Greek Minister of Tourism, Harry Theoharis, announced that starting on June 15th, 2020, the nation will be re-opening its doors to travelers from 29 nations including 16 European Union nations. He stated that Greece's aim is to "be able to welcom...

Fresh Dirt

10 Sep 2019 9 minute read 4 comments mgaft1

When I used to read a Greek legend about Hercules vs. Antheus encounter, I couldn’t figure out why Hercules had to actually wrestle the giant. After all, he had modern (to that time) weapons in his disposal like bow and arrows, a javelin, and a sword...

The Temple of Zeus at Olympia

15 May 2019 3 minute read 0 comments kennbmondo

The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the god Zeus. The temple, built in the second quarter of the fifth century BCE, was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric...

Best Greek Islands for Couples in 2019

10 May 2019 4 minute read 0 comments Destination For Travel

With lovely beaches, fantastic properties, and amazing food, Greek islands are ideal for couples that love to explore ancient ruins and amazing dishes. If you want to have an island getaway and be in the center of the European ancient history you sho...

Goodbye summer :)

30 Aug 2020 1 minute read 0 comments apipcy

last day at the beach this summer.  photo taken by Huawei mobile phone  

Show me the road to the moon

26 Aug 2020 1 minute read 0 comments apipcy

This is one of my favorite photos and I choose it for my first post :)  There is a dialog between the viewer and the statue. The statue just answered to the question "Please show me the road to the moon...."  photo taken in Greece at Skyros island Da...