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The Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are representatives of a civilisation that dominated the eastern Mediterranean 3500 years ago. The...
Everything from Greece
Here you will find all Sandalsand’s articles from Greece. They include a photo album, regular travelogues and world heritage sites from several visits.
Greece is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as Southern Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
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World Heritage #0537 – Hosios Loukas
The Monastery of Hosios Loukas is one of three monasteries representing the "second golden age of Byzantine art" on the World heritage list. The...
World Heritage #0517 – Olympia
At the Archaeological Site of Olympia the Olympic Games were held without a break from 776 BC to AD 393, a period of 1169 years. They took place...
World Heritage #0511 – Mystras
The Archaeological Site of Mystras dates back to the Crusades. It evolved during the Byzantine era and has kept its legacy very well. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #0491 – Sanctuary of Asklepios
The Sanctuary of Asklepios in Greece was important in the transition between the healing god cults and modern medicine. The UNESCO World Heritage...
World Heritage #0455 – Meteora
Meteora is a dramatic landscape in Greece with tall sandstone peaks. On the tops we may visit a number of centuries old monasteries. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #0404 – Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Getting there was a huge relief. I had finally reached the cradle...
World Heritage #0393 – Delphi
Delphi is now an archaeological site. It once hosted the most famous oracle of ancient Greece and was regarded as the centre of the world. The...
World Heritage #0392 – Temple of Apollo Epicurius
The temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae is one of the best-preserved monuments of the ancient Greek civilisation, from the 5th century BC. The...
Pictures from Greece
This is a collection of pictures from Greece, the result of trips to different parts of the country but mostly the islands. If you look up all...
Nature: 7 Active Volcanoes
Here are 7 active volcanoes. Have you seen them? All through the history of mankind fire has fascinated, terrified and calmed us all, and we have...
Nature: 8 Dramatic Cliffs
Here you will find 8 dramatic cliffs. Steep mountain slopes hitting the waves on a coastline are always dramatic, especially in rough weather....
Nature: 10 Great Caves
A cave is a hollow place in the ground, often very deep but also quite small like a grotto. Here is a nice selection av 10 great caves. This...
Greece – The island of Schinoussa
Schinoussa is a small Greek island of only 9.5 square km housing around 200 permanent inhabitants. It was a very quiet island when we arrived with...
Greece – The island of Santorini
Welcome to the island of Santorini, Greece. Island hopping in Greece is for all ages. We travelled with two children aged 4 and 6 who carried their...
Greece – The island of Naxos
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades islands in Greece and its 18,000 inhabitants make it the most populous as well. It has a varied geography with...
Greece – The islands of Skiathos and Skopelos
Skiathos and Skopelos are two islands in the Aegean, north of Athens. We flew in for a week at the end of the season. The window shutters were being...
