Islands steeped in legend
An odyssey to islands in the Aegean Sea that are steeped in Greek mythology.
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In Oia, the most famous village in Santorini, the bells that toll in the evening.
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Enjoying the blue Aegean in Santorini.
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A Crete bull symbol in a Minoan fresco at the palace of Knossos.
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A bull head at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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A water fountain at Rhodes’ Old Town square that has been operational from medieval times.
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Gold jewellery showcasing the craftsmanship of the Minoan civilisation on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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Gold jewellery showcasing the craftsmanship of the Minoan civilisation on display at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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One might get sprayed by the surf when strolling along the waterfront in Mykonos.
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The glorious sunset in Mykonos, part of the Cyclades cluster of Greek islands.
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The recreated Throne Room in the palace of Knossos.
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The Red Beach in Santorini.
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The ruins of the palace of Knossos, the centre of the Minoan civilisation, in Crete.
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A shop in Mykonos.
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A shop in Mykonos.
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Sunset in Santorini, “the most beautiful island in the world”.
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The Street of the Knights in Rhodes.
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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.
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The famed windmills of Mykonos’ capital, Hora. They date back to the 16th century and were once used to grind grain.
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One can explore the town of Rhodes by taking a “train cruise”.
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Stuffed tomatoes on a platter, a speciality in Santorini.
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