HYDRA
Hydra
is perhaps the most beautiful port village in all of Greece. A tiny harbor
ringed with cafes, restaurants and gold shops is surrounded by a village of
stone houses and villas that rise up the hills like an ampitheatre. But one
of the best things about Hydra is that there are no cars. Everything is
moved by donkey, including groceries, building supplies, people and their
luggage. Hydra is the former home of Leonard Cohen and stomping grounds of
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Pink Floyd and many other famous and not so
famous people.
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Ermioni
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Burg, Castle, Le chateu, Citta in Thermissia
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The nearest church,
right in the center of the harbour, is the Metropolis of Hydra,
Assumption of the Virgin Mary, distinguished by its tall prominent
clock tower, with the church's bells that announce religious
events.
There are also other churches with
beautiful domes supported by marble arcs, like Agios loannis and
Ipapanti.The newest church on the island is Agios Konstantinos of
Hydra, which is built upon the Saint's old family house.
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POROS
Poros is a small, volcanic little
island of great beauty. It is very close to Athens, and is a popular summer
resort to both Greeks and foreigners. Many Athenians have summerhouses here,
which can be noticed in the weekends, since the island livens up a lot then.
The island's name means narrow strait, and is separated from the Peloponnese
by only 370 meters. It is considered a very romantic place, but is also
great for families or backpackers.
The ruins of the temple of Poseidon from the 6th century BC and the
monastery Zoodochos Pigis ("Life-giving Source") are just about the two only
proper sights on the island.
There are also many old, interesting buildings in Poros town. The clocktower
offers a breathtaking view, and it is nice just to stroll around here.
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