In September 2007, we booked a two week EasyCruise trip that departed from Athen’s Marina Zea in Piraeus. While we were on board for 14 days, the cruise ship did a series of loops: Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Sifnos, (return to Athens to drop off/pick up or sightsee), Poros, Spetses, (Athens again), Milos, Ios, Amorgos, Naxos,…Continue reading Greece – Athens
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Greece – Serifos
The island of Serifos is located on the western part of the island cluster, making it a vista of other Cyclades Islands. What astonishes visitors the most is that Serifos has a coastline that stretches for 81.5 km, 12 km of which are sandy beaches and quaint coves. Serifos is also famous for its charming…Continue reading Greece – Serifos
Greece – Syros
Syros first rose to commercial power as a Phoenician seaport, and later the 13th century Venetians turned it into a trading capital. Steamships and the rise of Piraeus as the modern national port, however, ended Syros’s glory days, until the last 20 years, when the shipbuilding industry has helped Syros regain its economic footing. Now,…Continue reading Greece – Syros
Greece – Naxos
The biggest and largest island of the Cyclades, Naxos contains more than 98 kilometers of fine golden sandy beaches. Umbrellas, sun beds and water sports facilities can be found in some of those paradise-like beaches. Some of the most famous are Agios Prokopios, Plaka, Agia Anna, and Mikri Vigla. Head over to St Georges Beach…Continue reading Greece – Naxos
Greece – Amorgos
Amorgos, the easternmost island of the Greek Cyclades island group, is famous for its gorgeous beaches and its incredible blue, pure endless waters. Because of its infinite beauty, it was chosen by Luc Besson as scenery for the principle scenes of his movie, The Big Blue. Swimming in its deep blue waters is a unique…Continue reading Greece – Amorgos