DOCSLIB.ORG

Destinasian Calling Onar

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Destinasian Calling Onar ISLAND SCENE GOOD TO greece go ncircling Delos, sacred birth - call for cruise ships sailing to the Mediter - place of apollo, the Cyclades are ranean. a five-hour ferry ride southeast from archetypal Greek isles where athens’ port, Piraeus, gets you to the villages the white stuff Below, from left: A cliff-side sugar-cube villages and ancient of fira and oia with their whitewashed cubic church in the Santorini village of Oia; taking in the views from a villa terrace at Grace Santorini, ruins mingle with sunbaked houses and blue-domed churches perched which overlooks the island’s caldera. beaches, meandering hiking atop red-and-black cliffs that plummet some etrails, and spectacular views of Homer’s wine- 300 meters into santorini’s famous caldera, a dark sea—not to mention some of the best flooded crater created by a massive volcanic nightlife in the aegean. from the well-trod - eruption more than 3,500 years ago. you also den shores of santorini and Mykonos to get pristine black-sand beaches, the aegean’s quieter escapes like folegandros, read on to finest winemakers, gourmet restaurants, chic discover the best of six of the Cyclades. boutique hotels, and sublime orangey-mauve sunsets. Where to Stay: In the cliff-top village —SANTORINI Unabashedly commercial, san - of Imerovigli, overlooking the caldera, Grace torini is one of europe’s most popular hon - Santorini (30-22 /8602 -1300; santorinigrace.com; eymoon destinations as well as major port of doubles from US $47 8) offers just 21 minimalist AEGEAN IDYL LS an insider’s guide to the cycladic islands, greece’s quintessential offshore escapes By jane foster s e g a m i y t t e g ; i n i r o t n a s e c a r g f o y s e t r u o c 24 — DESTINASIAN.com — june/july 2013 ISLAND SCENE GOOD TO greece go true blue Above, from left: A bird’s-eye view of athens temples, marble lions, and curious fertility Ahla Beach, on the east coast of Andros; inside one of the stone guest cottages at nearby Onar. CyCladeS symbols. andros aegean sea —Amorgos nature-lovers and people looking white-on-white rooms and suites, some with for a relaxing Greek island experience will a private terrace and plunge pool. Meal Not fall in love with amorogos and its dramatic mykonos to MiSS: traditional dishes with a modern mountains, laid-back atmosphere, and alter - naxos twist, such as shrimp in ouzo and fennel, at native ecotourism. although it had a starring Metaxi Mas (30-22 /8603-1323; santorini-meta role in The Big Blue , Luc Besson’s 1988 movie ximas.g r) in the sleepy inland village of exo about freediving, it has remained blissfully Gonia. Be Sure to: Visit the ancient Minoan amorgos unexploited. the island’s natural beauty settlement of akrotíri, a labyrinth of buildings makes up for the eight-hour ferry journey from folegandros preserved below lava for a millennia. Known Piraeus. seven well-marked paths between the santorini as the “Pompeii of the aegean,” the Bronze villages offer fantastic hiking but be prepared age site reopened in the spring of 2012 after for steep slopes. from the lovely hilltop town being closed for seven years. frescoes and of amorgos (a.k.a. Chora, the designation other finds excavated from akrotíri are on dis - which regularly hosts guest Djs such as shared by all island capitals), it’s a 30-minute play at fira’s Museum of Prehistoric thira. erick Morillo and roger sanchez, followed by walk to Panagia Hozoviotissa, a dazzlingly after-hours Cavo Paradiso (30-22 /8902-6124; white 11th-century monastery built into a —Mykonos Glamour and hedonism abound cavoparadiso.g r) to watch the sun rise over sheer cliff high above the sea. alternatively, on Mykonos, a four-hour ferry ride or two- the aegean. Where to Stay: at the rocabella there is a stunning path to aegiali that follows hour catamaran ride from rafina, just north Mykonos art hotel (30-22 /8902-8930; rocabella a mountain ridge with views down to the sea of athens. Greece’s answer to Ibiza is an mykonos.com; doubles from US $10 3) on the west on both sides. aegiali itself has a long sandy island of golden-sand beaches, late-night coast, suites come with outdoor jacuzzis and beach as well as the amorgos diving Center clubbing, and celebrity spotting. In Mykonos the whole complex, including the pool, is lit (30-22 /8507-3611; amorgos-diving.co m), which town, long hot summer nights begin with by flickering candles after dark. Meal Not can help you explore the island’s walls and sundowners overlooking the harbor in Little to MiSS: Dinner at Bakaló (30-22 /8907-8121; reefs. Where to Stay: In amorgos town, the ) Venic e—try Caprice (30-22 /890-23541; caprice bakalo.g r), a retro-chic haunt serving modern rooms at emprostiada traditional Guesthouse 2 ( r .g r) for exquisite mojitos. after dinner, a party Greek taverna fare such as kolokithokeftede s (30-22 /8507-1814; doubles from US $6 4) are fur - a n o vibe sets in, with bars playing up-beat dance (zucchini fritters) on a leafy terrace in Myko- nished with local antiques and face a carefully f o y music and hosting cabarets and drag shows. nos town. Be Sure to: take a boat to the rocky tended garden. Meal Not to MiSS : the tasty s e t then it’s down the south coast to Paradise Club islet of Delos, where a World Heritage- listed home cooking and barbecued meats at taverna r u o (30-69 /4079-4879; paradiseclubmykonos.co m), archaeological site is packed with crumbling Panorama (30-22 /8507-334 9) in the village of c 26 — DESTINASIAN.com — june/july 2013 ISLAND SCENE GOOD TO greece go tholaria, above aegiali. the restaurant’s hanging out Clockwise from left: Relaxing at Onar; kleftiko (oven-baked lamb) is a specialty at name is misleading as there is no view at all Lucullus on Naxos; overlooking Anemomilos from the terrace, but you do get occasional live Apartments on Folegandros. music when the owner and his friends pick up their lutes and mandolins for a jam session. Be Sure to: Watch The Big Blue , screened daily at 8:30 p.m. at le Grand Bleu Café (30-22 /8507- 1585; legrandbleu-amorgos.g r) in Xilokeratidhi, near Katapola. —Andros frequented by moneyed atheni- ans, andros is discreetly affluent and largely unspoiled. the main town (another Chora) stands on a tiny car-free peninsular, its wide cobbled streets lined with neoclassical man - sions built by wealthy shipping families. on the east coast you’ll find several fantastic beaches, notably ahla, an arc of fine white sand and pebbles that rings a deep turquoise bay, backed by plane trees and wetlands. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece and can only be reached via a bumpy 1.6-kilometer drive or by boat ride from Chora. Where to the influence of Byzantine art on modern Stay: at the eco-conscious onar (30-210 /625- and contemporary Greek painters. the per - 1052; onar-andros.gr; doubles from US $21 9), manent collection includes works by auguste you can pick from 10 stone cottages that over - rodin, alberto Giacometti, and andy Warhol. look ahla Beach, each outfitted with open fire - —Folegandros tiny, remote, and rugged, places and minimalistic furniture. Meal Not –Naxos the largest of the Cyclades, naxos is folegandros appeals to old-fashioned roman - to MiSS: freshly grilled fish on the terrace of the island for people who believe vacations are tics and escapists. It has only three villages of the welcoming to Steki tou andrea (30-22/ for exploring and staying active. Its epony - any size and a population of less than 800 peo - 8207-207 0). Be Sure to: Visit the Museum of mous port town, a six-hour ferry ride or four- ple, but it is up-and-coming with young cul - Contemporary art (30-22 /8202-2444; moca- hour catamaran trip from Piraeus, is capped tured athenians and in-the-know foreigners. andros.g r); this summer’s exhibition looks at by the remains of 13th-century Venetian fort from Piraeus, it takes seven hours by ferry (or s i b with a maze of winding alleys lined with un- half that time by catamaran) to reach fole - r o c ; pretentious restaurants, bars, and boutiques. gandros, but once you set eyes on the island’s r a n the center of the island is rocky and moun - beautiful main town, built on the edge of o f o tainous, while the north is lush and fertile, and 200-meter cliff, you’ll know that’s time well y s e filled with silvery-green olive groves. for spent. from here, a donkey path leads through t r u some of Greece’s best beaches, head to the west sage- and thyme-scented hills to the island’s o c ; coast; agios Prokopios, and clothing-optional main cove, angali. farther on and served by s t n Plaka are among the most picturesque strands. water taxi, the smooth white stones of Livadaki e m t Where to Stay: set amid gardens of roses and Beach give onto an emerald bay. Where to r a p a bougainvillea, hotel Kavos (30-22 /8502-3355; Stay: the cliff-edge anemomilos apartments s o l kavos-naxos.com; doubles from US $12 3) is a (30-22 /8604-1309; anemomilosapartments.com; i m o sprawling complex of suites, apartments, and doubles from US $12 9), where comfortable self- m e n a villas overlooking agios Prokopios Beach.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Developing a Regional Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Island Regions
    Developing a Regional Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Island Regions. The case of South Aegean Region in Greece. Apostolos P. Siskos1, Dimitrios Voloudakis1, Dimitrios Lalas1, Nikolaos Gakis1, Grigorios Andronikos2, Dionysios Gkoutis1, Maria Strataki1 1Envirometrics Technical Consultants and Engineers Ltd, 20 Karea str. Athens, 11636, Greece 2South Aegean Region's Managing Authority, 22 Saki Karagiorga str., Ermoupolis, Syros, 841 00, Greece Keywords: Climate change, adaptation, region, island, South Aegean Presenting author email: [email protected] ABSTRACT The overall purpose of the Regional Adaptation Plan to Climate Change (RAPCC) of the South Aegean Region (SAR) is to contribute to enhancing the region's resilience to climate change in all sectoral policies as outlined in the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. This means increasing preparedness and capacity to address the impacts of climate change at local and regional level, developing a coherent approach and improving coordination. The methodology used to assess the climatic vulnerability of the individual sectors and geographical areas of the SAR and ultimately the climate risk assessment comprised nine solid steps beginning from defining “reference" changes of climatic variables to assess the vulnerability of the different activities and ending with ranking sectors and activities as to the magnitude of the risk. The analysis of the climatic vulnerability and danger and hence risk of the different sectors and activities of the South Aegean Region was carried out for the short and medium term (2021-2050) and long-term horizons (2071-2100) and distinct for the geographical units of Cyclades and Dodecanese. According to these findings the proposed measures in the RAPCC were based on island specific characteristics such as financial-social activities, geomorphology and developed both in horizontal and sectoral actions and classified into High, Medium and Low priority.
    [Show full text]
  • Godsheroes Childrens Lettersize
    Dear Friends, In the 17th century, the notion began to develop in England and other European countries that knowledge of classical antiquity was essential to a child’s education in order to understand the roots of Western civilization. The need to travel to the lands that gave rise to Western traditions is as strong today as it was 300 years ago. We are pleased to inform you of this program offered by Thalassa Journeys for families to explore the most important ancient centers of Greece, places that have contributed so much to the formation of our civilization. Thalassa Journeys has hosted similar programs for members and friends of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and other prestigious organizations. The tour, solely sponsored and operated by Thalassa Journeys, will provide a joyful learning experience for the entire family – children, parents, and grandparents. Please note: children must be age 5 and above to participate in the programs. The itinerary is designed to enlighten the senses and inflame the imagination of people of all ages and to awaken their minds to the wonders of classical antiquity including the Acropolis and its glorious past. Young explorers and adults will delve into the Bronze Age Mycenaean civilization and the world of Homer. They will discover the citadel of Mycenae, home of Agamemnon. At the magnificent 4th century BC Theater of Epidaurus, families will learn about ancient Greek drama and consider the connections between theatrical performances and healing; in Nemea, one of the four places where in antiquity athletic contests were held, children will compete in mock races in the original ancient stadium.
    [Show full text]
  • Your Itinerary Includes Hellenic Float 5 Days, 4 Nights – Mykonos, Naxos
    Hellenic Float 5 days, 4 nights – Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Sikinos, Santorini Your Itinerary Includes 4 Nights Accommodations on a catamaran All Round Trip Vehicle Transfers from port / hotel Breakfast and One Meal Daily prepared by the staff All Port Taxes, Fuel and Fuel Taxes and Local Service Charges Oia, Santorini Hellenic Float – 5 Days, 4 Nights – Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Sikinos, Santorini Day 1 – Mykonos (L or D) After breakfast, your Hellenic Holidays transfer representative, will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the port of Mykonos for the start of your Cycladic sailing adventure. During your sail, you will experience some of the less visited islands for an authentic experience. be greeted and driven to your hotel. Overnight is on the vessel. Day 2 – Naxos (B and L or D) Welcome to Naxos! Naxos is and always has been a crossroad, where archaeologists, historians and scholars of all kinds can meet, drawn by the importance of the culture which has flourished on the island down the centuries. Naxos is also known for its sandy beaches and spectacular cuisine. Overnight is on the vessel. Day 3 – Paros (B and L or D) Welcome to Paros! Paros is most famous in antiquity for its fine marble. Spend the day enjoying the crystal blue waters of some of the island’s finest beaches as well as some of the traditional villages. Overnight is on the vessel. Day 4 – Sikinos (B and L or D) Welcome to Sikinos! Enjoy the day enjoying this off the beaten path island and its sandy beaches.
    [Show full text]
  • The Primal Greece : Between Dream and Archaeology
    The primal Greece : between dream and archaeology Introduction The Aegean civilisations in the French National Archaeological Museum « This unusual form […] reveals an unknown Greece within Greece […] as solemn, profound and colossal as the other is radiant, light and considered; […] all here meets the reputation of the Atrids and brings back the horror of the Achaean fables », wrote on 1830 in front of the walls of Mycenae, the traveller Edgard Quinet, who was passionate about Greek tragedies. Like other travellers before him, he was aware of approaching the memory of an unknown past, of a primal Greece, but he would never have believed that this Greece dated from prehistoric times. It will be the end of the 19th century before the pioneers of archaeology reveal to the world the first civilisations of the Aegean. The « Museum of National Antiquities» played then a key role, spreading the knowledge about these fabulous finds. Here, as well as in the Louvre, the public has been able to meet the Aegean civilisations. The Comparative Archaeology department had a big display case entirely dedicated to them. The exhibition invites visitors back to this era of endless possibilities in order to experience this great archaeological adventure. Birth of a state, birth of an archaeology As soon as it becomes independent (1832), Greece is concerned with preserving its antiquities and creates an Archaeological Service (1834). Shortly afterwards, Ephemeris Archaiologike, the first Greek archaeological review, is founded, at the same time as the Archaeological Society at Athens. The French School at Athens is founded in 1846 in order to promote the study of antiquities, and is followed by a German study Institute in 1874; many other countries will follow the example of France and Germany.
    [Show full text]
  • Cyclades - Greece 7 Days Charter Itinerary Cyclades - Greece 2
    Cyclades - Greece 7 days Charter Itinerary Cyclades - Greece 2 Tessaly Evia GREECE TURKEY North Aegean Attica Andros Piraeus Aegina Kea Tinos Poros Mykonos Kythnos Syros Delos Peloponnese Hydra Spetses Seriphos Aegean Sea Paros Naxos Sifnos Milos Schinoussa Kos Ios Santorini Cyclades - Greece 3 Ports and distances Day Ports Distance in n.m. 1 Athens-Kea 49 2 Kea-Tinos-Mykonos 63 3 Mykonos-Delos-Paros 32 4 Paros-Ios-Santorini 73 5 Santorini-Milos 51 6 Milos-Sifnos 29 7 Sifnos-Seriphos-Kythnos 45 8 Kythnos-Piraeus 53 Total distance - 395 n.m. Cyclades - Greece 4 Athens Te Capital of Greece. Within the sprawling city of Athens it is easy to imagine the golden age of Greece when Pericles had the Parthenon (the most eminent monument of the ancient Greek architecture) built. Athens is built around the Acropolis and the pinnacled crag of Mt. Lycabettus, which the goddess Athena was said to have dropped from the heavens as a bulwark to defend the city. Te suburbs have covered the barren plain in all directions and the city is packed with lively taverns and bustling shops. Cyclades - Greece 5 Kea An exceptionally picturesque island. On the south side of Nikolaos Bay - which was a pirate stronghold in the 13th c. - is the little port of Korissia, built on the side of ancient Korissia. Tere are remains of the ancient town walls and a Sanctuary of Apollo. Te famous lion - carved from the native rock in the 6th c. BCE - can be seen just north-east of Kea town. Another highlight is the beautiful anchorage of Poleis.
    [Show full text]
  • CYCLADES 1 WEEK Dazzling White Villages, Golden Beaches and Clear Azure Water Are Just the Start of What These Islands Have to Offer
    Hermes Yachting P.C. 92-94 Kolokotroni str., 18535 Piraeus, Greece Tax No. EL801434127 Tel. +30 210 4110094 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hermesyachting.com CYCLADES 1 WEEK Dazzling white villages, golden beaches and clear azure water are just the start of what these islands have to offer. Within easy reach of Athens, these are the Aegean’s most precious gems. Ancient Greek geographers gave this unique cluster of islands the name Cyclades because they saw that they formed a circle (kyklos) of sorts around the sacred island of Delos. According to myth, the islands were the debris that remained after a battle between giants. In reality, they resulted from colossal geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Their colours are blue and white like the Greek flag. The islands come in all sizes and, though the ingredients are the same – incomparable light, translucent water, heavenly beaches, lustrous white buildings and bare rock, each one has its own distinct character. The group’s stars, Mykonos and Santorini, need no introduction but the lesser-known islands, big and small, are just as rewarding. For starters, try aristocratic Syros, cosmopolitan Paros, the sculptors’ paradise of Tinos, bountiful Naxos, exotic Milos and historic Delos, not to mention the ‘hidden gems’ that adorn the Aegean, such as Tzia/Kea, Kythnos, Sifnos, Serifos, Amorgos, Sikinos, Anafi and Folegandros. Whether you’re travelling with your family, friends or sweetheart, you’re bound to find your summer paradise in the sun in the Cyclades. Beaches of indescribable beauty in the Cyclades What’s your idea of the perfect beach? Green-blue water and white sand? Beach bars and water sports? Framed by rocks for snorkelling and scuba diving? Is a secret Aegean cove accessible only on foot or by boat? No matter what your ideal is, you’ll find it in the Cyclades.
    [Show full text]
  • Seismotectonic Setting of Santorini-Amorgos Zone and the Surrounding Area Revealed from Crustal Earthquakes Relocation and Vp/Vs Distribution
    EGU2020-6589 https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-6589 EGU General Assembly 2020 © Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Seismotectonic setting of Santorini-Amorgos zone and the surrounding area revealed from crustal earthquakes relocation and Vp/Vs distribution Ratri Andinisari1, Konstantinos I. Konstantinou1, Pratul Ranjan1,2, and Qori F. Hermawan1 1Department of Earth Sciences, National Central University, Chungli, Taoyuan, Taiwan 2Taiwan International Graduate Program–Earth System Science (TIGP–ESS), Taipei, Taiwan The Santorini-Amorgos zone represents right-lateral transtensional regime from NE of Santorini to the south of Amorgos which also hosts Kolumbo submarine volcano. A total number of 1869 crustal events from 2002 to 2019 were recorded by permanent and temporal seismic networks deployed in southern Aegean. Absolute locations of these events were obtained by utilizing the probabilistic nonlinear algorithm NonLinLoc. Precise relative relocation by using double-difference algorithm with catalog and cross-correlation differential times was later performed, resulting in 1455 locations with horizontal and vertical uncertainties of less than 0.3 km. Clusters of earthquakes relocated between Naxos and Paros as well as north of Astypalaia do not coincide with any fault in the area. Similarly, the relocated crustal events across Santorini-Amorgos zone show that most of the earthquake clusters do not coincide with any of the existing faults. The distribution of Vp/Vs ratios in the area were investigated based on the P and S-wave travel times of all the events. Vp/Vs ratios in the area vary between 1.67 and 2.03 with errors less than 0.04.
    [Show full text]
  • Travel Itinerary for Your Trip to Greece Created by Mina Agnos
    Travel Itinerary for your trip to Greece Created by Mina Agnos You have a wonderful trip to look forward to! Please note: Entry into the European countries in the Schengen area requires that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of departure. Your Booking Reference is: ITI/12782/A47834 Summary Accommodation 4 nights Naxian Collection Luxury Villas & Suites 1 Luxury 2-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool with Breakfast Daily 4 nights Eden Villas Santorini 1 Executive 3-BR Villa with Outdoor Pool & Caldera View for Four with Breakfast Daily 4 nights Blue Palace Resort & Spa 1 2 Bedroom Suite with Sea View and Private Heated Pool for Four with Breakfast Daily Activity Naxos Yesterday & Today Private Transportation Local Guide Discover Santorini Archaeology & Culture Private Transportation Entrance Fees Local Guide Akrotiri Licensed Guide Knossos & Heraklion Discovery Entrance Fees Private Transportation Local Guide Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos & Kritsa Discovery Entrance Fees Private Transportation Local Guide Island Escape and Picnic Transportation Private Helicopter from Mykonos to Naxos Transfer Between Naxos Airport & Stelida (Minicoach) Targa 37 at Disposal for 8 Days Transfer Between Naxos Port & Stelida (Minicoach) Santorini Port Transfer (Mini Coach) Santorini Port Transfer (Mini Coach) Transfer Between Plaka and Heraklion (Minivan) Transfer Between Plaka and Heraklion (Minivan) Day 1 Transportation Services Arrive in Mykonos. Private Transfer: Transfer Between Airport and Port (Minivan) VIP Assistance: VIP Port Assistance Your VIP Assistant will meet and greet you at the port, in which he will assist you with your luggage during ferry embarkation and disembarkation. Ferry: 4 passengers departing from Mykonos Port at 04:30 pm in Business Class with Sea Jets, arriving in Naxos Port at 05:10 pm.
    [Show full text]
  • Evolution of the Serifos Metamorphic Core Complex
    Journal of the Virtual Explorer, 2007 Volume 27 Paper 2 http://virtualexplorer.com.au/ Evolution of the Serifos Metamorphic Core Complex Bernhard Grasemann Department of Geodynamics and Sedimentology, University of Vienna, Austria ([email protected]) K. Petrakakis Department of Geodynamics and Sedimentology, University of Vienna, Austria Keywords: Aegean, Cyclades, Serifos, metamorphic core complex, plutonism, low-angle normal fault, high-angle normal fault Evolution of the Serifos Metamorphic Core Complex Page 1 Journal of the Virtual Explorer, 2007 Volume 27 Paper 2 http://virtualexplorer.com.au/ Abstract: Serifos is located in the Aegean Sea, 100 km southeast of Athens and belongs to the Cycladic Islands. Geologically, Serifos belongs to the Attic-Cycladic massif and the island is largely dominated by a Late Miocene shallow-level I-type granodiorite pluton in the central and SE portion of the island. The pluton intruded into mylonitized orthogneisses, amphibolites, schists, calc-silicates, marbles and marble meta-conglom- erates. Because the host-rocks near the largely undeformed granodiorite pluton contain weakly deformed Ca-Fe-Mg high-temperature skarns, Fe-ores and extensive hydrother- mal alteration, the intrusion has been generally considered to be post-tectonic. Although the granodiorite intrusion clearly crosscuts the regional metamorphic fabric, the uppermost structural levels of the granodiorite, together with its host-rocks, are strongly overprinted by networks of greenschist-facies to cataclastic shear zones that record a notably consistent stretching lineation direction, associated with non-coaxial SSW-directed shear. The immediate host-rocks near the intrusion are mainly mylonitic orthogneisses and amphibolites that were highly deformed at temperatures > 450 °C.
    [Show full text]
  • Iraklia – Original Homeland of Water
    IRAKLIA – ORIGINAL HOMELAND OF WATER Iraklia, a small Cyclades island, is a place of peace and energy for Austrian Johanna Klinar. The Underwater Photographer pictures the world below sea level with great passion. She visits the island since 1990 and initiated the social project „Elpida for Iraklia“ supporting the community members during tense times. ©Johanna Klinar Even with my eyes shut I’d probably recognize its smell, a while before the ferryboat is tied up: this familiar mixture of a bitter, salty, slight breeze from the sea, blended with those indefinable fishy odours that rise on very hot afternoons from the nets that are being prepared for the night catch. Along with a gentle touch of diesel from a small boat tuckering by. Today the wind sleeps. It’s one of those summer days that holds this obvious conspiracy of melting heat and complete dryness. You can smell the dust in the motionless air and above all the gorgeous scent of wild thyme… I’m back and feel like a dry sponge filling up with impressions. Well known faces, hugs, laughter, tears of joy. About a dozen others arrive, a couple on a motorbike, one family with a car. Besides that there’s a big hustle unloading boxes of beer and wine, a barrel of raki , water in those inevitable plastic bottles, huge sacks with shining eggplant, giant potatoes and onions, boxes with bright green peppers and thick red tomatoes. Everyone gives a hand, shouting, running, laughing, sweating. The air fills with a long hoot, the ropes are loosened and pulled back up.
    [Show full text]
  • SAILING the GREEK ISLES the Fabled Aegean Sea and Peloponnese Peninsula Aboard the Spectacular Sea Cloud II July 11—20, 2022 (10 Days)
    SAILING THE GREEK ISLES The Fabled Aegean Sea and Peloponnese Peninsula Aboard the Spectacular Sea Cloud II July 11—20, 2022 (10 days) Criterion Travel has chartered the iconic Sea Cloud II for this unique 7-night voyage to some of the smaller, lesser-known islands of the Aegean Sea as well as Delos and iconic sites on the Peloponnese Peninsula. There is no better way to visit this part of the world than aboard the Sea Cloud II, with an itinerary designed to allow ample time for sailing and a robust lecture program. Known as the “Cradle of Western Civilization,” Athens, the Peloponnese, and small islands of the Aegean deliver an enticing blend of history, diverse cultural influences, stunning natural beauty, and archaeological gems. Spend a night in Athens at the venerable Hotel Grande Bretagne on Syntagma Square before embarking the Sea Cloud II in Piraeus for a seven-night private charter. We will of course visit Delos, mythological birthplace of Apollo and a major religious center. The isles of Naxos, Milos, Hydra and Kythera offer long sunny days, brilliant cerulean waters, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Epidaurus, the legendary site of Mycenae, the rock of Monemvasia and the beautiful and historic town of Nafplio on the Peloponnese Peninsula to round out the program. An optional pre-trip extension in Athens is offered to give first-time visitors the opportunity to explore the Acropolis, the Agora and the National Archaeological Museum. HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy unparalleled luxury and world-class food and service while relaxing aboard the 47- cabin Sea Cloud II.
    [Show full text]
  • Kea-Atlas-July-2019.Pdf
    Quiet revolution It may not be as scene-y as Santorini or – mercifully – as mobbed as Mykonos, but for a remote hideaway just an hour from Athens, secluded Kea is the old-world isle with it all. Still, with development on the horizon, can it keep its calm? Words by Rachel Howard Photography by Manos Chatzikonstantis JULY 2019 / ATLAS BY ETIHAD 71 ack in the 1980s, there were plenty of Greek islands where you could go completely off-grid. And you didn’t have to travel 12 hours on a ferry Bboat from Athens to reach them. I’ve lived in Greece on and off since I was six. I remember, on the Friday after- noons of my youth, I’d jump on the back of my friend Oliver’s motorbike and off we’d go to the scrappy port of Lavrion for the one-hour ferry to Kea, the closest of the Cyclades Islands to Attica. Oliver’s mother had rented a tiny farmhouse on the sage-scented slopes of a valley. Built of solid rock, the low-slung house was only accessible by a prickly footpath. The walls were as thick as the trunks of the ancient oak trees that shaded the terrace. There was no electricity; we cooked in a wood-fired oven outside, played cards by paraffin lamp and fell into a dreamless sleep in the womb of the cool stone walls, which sloped inwards until they almost met above our bed. In the golden morning light, we’d wan- Previous page The infinity pool der down to Pisses, a sandy beach, lolling under the at Villa Kea ACH pine trees until it was time for lunch at the only taverna overlooking for miles around.
    [Show full text]