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Corfu

Island of the aristocrats – Corfu

The Greek Island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea is said to be the cradle of tourism in Greece as we know it today. In 1954 former Greek queen Frederica came on a cruise ship to Corfu in company of her royal and aristocrat friends. All of these European kings, queens, princess and princesses were

Central Greece

Dragon houses Evia – Famous Greek Landmarks

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Central Greece

Greece Landmarks – Dragon houses Nea Stira – Evia Greece

Greek Dragon Houses near Nea Stira - Greece Landmarks in Evia If you want to visit the dragon houses of Styra, the mysterious ancient Greek monuments of Evia, while staying in Nea Stira, Karystos, or Marmari, read on to find out their locations. A couple of dragon houses (drakospita) are located in the neighborhood of

Central Greece

Nea Styra – South Euboea

The sea port town of Nea Styra is located on the southwestern part of the island of Euboea, in the municipality of Karystos. This is the smallest section of the island with a width of only ten kilometers. Nea Styra is a contemporary beach resort with lots of hotels, tavernas, bars, nightclubs and shops. Because

Historic Sites

Treasury of Atreus, the Famous King of Mycenae – Peloponnese Greece

Treasury of Atreus - The Famous King of Mycenae in Ancient Greece The remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, high on a rocky hill and surrounded by olive groves, is one of the most interesting historical sites to visit in Greece. From the citadel of Mycenae you have stunning views over sea, which is