Islands steeped in legend

An odyssey to islands in the Aegean Sea that are steeped in Greek mythology.

 

Enjoying the blue Aegean in Santorini.

A Crete bull symbol in a Minoan fresco at the palace of Knossos.

A bull head at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

A water fountain at Rhodes’ Old Town square that has been operational from medieval times.

Gold jewellery showcasing the craftsmanship of the Minoan civilisation on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Gold jewellery showcasing the craftsmanship of the Minoan civilisation on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

One might get sprayed by the surf when strolling along the waterfront in Mykonos.

The glorious sunset in Mykonos, part of the Cyclades cluster of Greek islands.

The recreated Throne Room in the palace of Knossos.

The Red Beach in Santorini.

The ruins of the palace of Knossos, the centre of the Minoan civilisation, in Crete.

A shop in Mykonos.

A shop in Mykonos.

Sunset in Santorini, “the most beautiful island in the world”.

The Street of the Knights in Rhodes.

The statues of a male and female deer flanking the entrance to the old port of Mandraki in Rhodes. The deer are the symbol of the island.

The famed windmills of Mykonos’ capital, Hora. They date back to the 16th century and were once used to grind grain.

One can explore the town of Rhodes by taking a “train cruise”.

Stuffed tomatoes on a platter, a speciality in Santorini.

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In Oia, the most famous village in Santorini, the bells that toll in the evening.