Koufonisia Island my special one
Koufonisia eating with family and friends, walking, cycling, swimming excellent beaches and making boat trips.Koufonisia (Koufonisi, Koufonissi, Koufonissia). Dreamy and stunning surrounded by the scenic landscapes with the Aegean sea all around.
Peace and quiet, but a bit more sparkling than the other Small Cyclades Islands. Even the nightlife is more vibrant, but still low key.
Delos Island Unesco world Heritage site
Walk and follw the footsteps, what the early settlers constructed and built for many centuries ago. No wonder that the ancient Delos was a bustling hub of commerce, religion, and culture during the Hellenistic period,
Life on Mykonos is never stilled
It attracts many visitors from all over the world including a large number of artists, jetsetters and party goers. Its a busy island with plenty to do by day or night Plenty for those who choose to have a lively time. May - June - September it's a great time to visit Mykonos for those who wants a more peaceful holiday.
The Anticythera Machine
The Antikythera Machine,
The fragments of the Mechanism were discovered in 1901 by sponge divers near the island of Antikythera. It is kept since then at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.
For more than a century, researchers were trying to understand its functions. Since 2005, a pluridisciplinary research team, the "Antikythera Mechanism Research Project",
Discover South West Crete
Discover the south west Crete. Sougia - Moni - Agia Roumeli - Finix - Loutro - to Hora Sfakia. Southwest Crete by ferry hopping. Walk the Samaria Gorge, stay in Loutro
Day 5 Leon to Oviedo
Puerto Pajares pass on the scenic route N-630 from Leon to Campumanes. Great views. At Campumanes on to motorwat AP-66 direct to Oviedo. Puerto de Pajares 1.378m
We parked on the opposite side of the road to the Parador. Walked over to the Parador and enjoyed the magnificient view.
I remember we left the hot Andalucia (6 days ago) and experienced 38C in Ciudad Real and after that the air became cooler and cooler. Here at Puerto de Pajares we were in for shock, only 11C.
The yearly Tour of Spain (cycling) has passed over Puerto de Pajares around 20 times
Day 4 Segovia to Leon
Leon a city of many dramatic and delightful surprises. We love the variety of things to se and do,.Dont miss Leon Cathedral. Have a drink in Barrio Humedo and enjoy the busy Plaza Mayor.
Day 3 Avila to Segovia
Segovia probably the most spectacular looking city in Soain. We did lots of walking, tapas for lunch, relaxing at Plaza Mayor, having viewed the Cathedral…
Day 2 Ciudad Real to Avila
Avila is the highest provincial capital in Spain, (Avila province) on just over 1,130 meters. The finest preserved medieval walls in Europe, over 2km long, we managed half a km, great views.
Travel in Style to Ciudad Real
We left the heat in Andalucia (Lake Vinuela area), for a 6 days journey in style through Spain to eventually arrive in Oviedo, Galicia in Northern Spain. Travel in style first day stop over Ciudad Real.
Mykonos Town My 8 Best Eaters
Mykonos town 9 best eaters. Varied restaurants, tavernas. Fresh fish-Seafood-pasta-Local specialities-Vegetarian-Souvlaki-Delicious.
Aegina Island Short Break
Aegina's best secret Vagias (Vagia) is a small village, pretty harbour, attractive sandy beach, and good food at Taverna Aerides. Rent a car to see more of Aegina Island or spend your time in Aegina town for a short break
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