An earthly paradise

soyjorge (41)in #travel • 7 years ago

If you are thinking about where to go on vacation so that this summer becomes an unforgettable memory in your photo album, do not hesitate any more and start thinking about taking a trip to Greece. The banks of the Aegean are bathed by a special light that acquires a more intense brightness when it bounces on the white walls of its localities near the sea. The Hellenic territory is flirtatious before the eyes of visitors and 'makeup' their balconies and gates of blue to contrast with the mirror alb of their walls. To let fall in love by its charms is as simple as to open the eyes and to fall yielded to its feet.

The Pangea travel agency recommends Mykonos, one of the most attractive cities on the islands that dot the Greek coast. It is accessed by a ferry that allows you to appreciate the beauty of its silhouette from the distance. Over the horizon, the seven famous windmills that exert themselves as an emblem, survivors of the passage of time and recognizable by all visitors, are strutted to the rhythm of the wind. To the east of Mykonos appears the mill Boni, one of the most outstanding 'distant cousins' of the 'giants' against whom Don Quixote believed to fight.

Dating back to the 16th century, for 400 years they were the driving force behind the economy of the island, a function that is reflected in some of the most important museums in Mykonos. Among them, one can not miss the one dedicated to agriculture, folkloric and archaeological, the latter with Egyptian pieces highly valued in the art world. Let yourself be conquered by the charm of the city while you lose yourself through its narrow and busy alleys. Surely it does not go unnoticed before your eyes that the doors and windows of the houses are painted with bright colors indigo, red and green, a singularity of this island immortalized in photos by all who contemplate them.

Mykonos is, for many, the 'new Ibiza'. Incredible beaches, nightlife, nightclubs, party ... The city gathers all the factors that the Balearic island can boast, although it has also 'copied' its less tempting feature: the price charged in the halls By a consumption is high for the average pockets. But the gastronomic offer is not limited to a refreshing cocktail in front of the cliffs of the mills, it is also possible to taste a delicious octopus dried on boats by fishermen of the area.

Santorini, the island of light

If Mykonos found you spectacular, wait to see Santorini. This island, which is also accessed by ferry, offers its visitors two very different areas: Fira and Oia. The first is the one that collects the most classic Santorini print: white walls, blue domes and faux stairs. To the second one, located in the high part of the island, it is possible to go up in donkey to contemplate the yellowish tonalities of its constructions.

In low season, about 15,000 people live in Santorini. However, with the arrival of good weather and summer holidays, the population increases, to such an extent that during the year records two million tourists. All go to this town to enjoy its incomparable views of the Aegean, with cliffs of volcanic origin and a special charm only descriptible if known in person.

Santorini is full of textile and handicraft markets where high quality jewelery and jewelery are sold. They are not overly cheap products, but the materials with which they are made will allow you to enjoy them throughout your life.

Athens, the capital

The rainbow that has appeared before his eyes in the islands of Mykonos and Santorini changes of palette of colors when making a trip to Athens. The capital of Greece appears more discreet in appearance, but much less goes unnoticed as far as history is concerned. It is the center of Greek civilization. Its monuments are very important monuments for the world: a walk through the Plaka neighborhood - the oldest in the city and whose main entrance is Monastiraki - is an enriching experience to delve into the Current and past Hellenic culture.

But if Athens is recognized internationally for something is for its Acropolis, the most representative of the country. Known as the 'sacred rock', this monument marvels at anyone who is fortunate enough to be able to observe it closely. Madrugar is a good advice if you intend to visit this place, since the huge influx of tourists in the central hours of the day can get to dampen the quiet contemplation of the temples that are preserved there.

Do not be anxious to expand your knowledge of Greek civilization and get involved in the wonders of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Among them, the famous sculpture of Zeus or Poseidon that, from its 2.10 meters of height, seems to challenge to all that pass before its bronze body. The 'Rider of Artemision' is another piece that, like the rest of Greece, will have conquered his heart forever.

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