In the sixth century BC Aegina had a large merchant fleet and became a major maritime power, at the same time, local potters produced the famous Aegina's Vase. The arts, especially sculpture, ...
Tinos lies very close to the southern tip of Andros. This is the holy island of Our Lady, which in August is swamped by pilgrims, who go there to pray in Her church or in fulfilment of a vow. As Our L...
Lesvos, Greece's third largest island, has a long history, a varied, fascinating scenery and some of the loveliest beaches of Greece. It is well known for its production of oil, soap and wine. The bir...
A monotonous gray rocky landscape, broken up here and there by a gleaming white chapel, is the first impression visitors get as the ferry draws into the harbour. But this gives them no idea of the bea...