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Patmos island Greece

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Patmos is a Greek island, which belongs to the Dodecanese. Patmos is a small island, just 34 km² but with a long history. On this very small island in the Aegean the Revelation of Saint John was written, one of the most important texts in Christianity.

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Chora of Patmos, the capital of the island is a conserved medieval town, together with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian which is located in the centre of the town have both been declared Unesco World Heritage sites.

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Between Chora and Skala the port of Patmos, is the sacred Cave of the Apocalypse. The cave in which according to tradition, God dictated to St. John the text of Revelation.

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Spetses island Greece

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The island of Spetses is an historic Greek island in the Saronic Gulf. At just 22 km2 in area this small island played a huge role during the Greek War of Independence in 1821 which liberated Greece from the oppression of the Ottoman Empire.

Spetses has an extensive history as a tourist destination and has always been well known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere. Nobles, grandees of wealth, artists and socialites chose Spetses over the years as a holiday destination or as a place to have their summer residences. Next to Spetses is the private island of Spetsopoula which has been owned by the Niarchos family since 1958.

In the port of Spetses you can find the Poseidonio Grand  Hotel, a hotel with a history of over 100 years that can rival in luxury and architecture the best of any European hotel. While you can take the scenic route from the Spetses hotel to the Old Port either by horse and carriage or on foot, believe me it is one of the best rides in Greece.

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Poros island Greece

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Poros is a small Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, just 31 km². The traditional village of Poros is the capital and port of the island. The special feature of Poros is its close distance from the opposite shore of the Peloponnese mainland.

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Poros is a lush island worth exploring. Apart from the town of Poros which is built on a small hill, important sights to visit are the ruins of the ancient temple of Poseidon, the Old Russian naval station and the historic Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi (The Monastery of the Life Giving Spring).

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Syros island Greece

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Syros is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Ermoypoli is the name of both the capital and the port of the island of Syros which is also the capital of the Cyclades.

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Syros was one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean during the 19th century and it shows in the character of the island. Syros is embellished with beautiful neoclassical public and private buildings with the most prominent being the City Hall and the Apollon Theater.

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For a traveler-explorer, Syros can be used as the base of exploration to all the Cyclades as it is almost in the centre of the Cyclades group of islands and is connected by routes to almost all the islands of the Aegean Sea and there is also an airport.

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Aegina island Greece

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Aegina is a Greek island with an area of ​​87 km² located in the Saronic Gulf. The capital of the island including the picturesque port is also called Aegina.

 

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Aegina is located a very short distance from Athens the capital of Greece and therefore it is suitable for short trips as well as long vacations or even for a day trip or cruise.

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The main sights on Aegina are the Temple of Aphaia, the archaeological site of Kolona and Paleochora also the Monastery of Saint Nektarios which is an important place of pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians on Aegina.

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