Archive for the ‘Mediterranean’

  • Braving The Majestic Samaria Gorge- Part I
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    Braving The Majestic Samaria Gorge- Part I
    Soaring rocky walls ascend thousands of feet with an inlet clattering against its rocky surfaces, rising from the mountains and slithering downwards to meet the far-away ocean. The sheer, raw thrill of Crete’s Samaria Gorge spans 10 miles prior to pouring out into the Libyan Sea. Apparently, Samaria is the longest spanning gorge in entire of Europe that peaks at certain points to sixteen hundred feet and tapers to a mere eleven feet. Rumoured for its obduracy, the Samaria Gorge is a must visit for its colossal proportions and an opportunity to sample the genuine wilds experience proffered by a country ideally well-known for its old civilization. Trekking to the Samaria Gorge commences in the city of Hania with frequent, early dusk, bus departures. The bus journey winds through the quaint Lakki town that has hardly any dwellings  [...]
    Posted at September 7th, 2009 at 10:09 am
  • Primeval Kition – Part II
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    Primeval Kition – Part II
    During 1920, major digging of primeval Kition was initiated by the Swedes, though a majority of the primitive town remnants lay beneath the modern town of Larnaca. The British were utterly unsupportive in the excavation process, lugging stacks of excavated ‘debris’ to cover up the wetlands. The key site of curiosity is found in the Area II, wherein the wood based ramp proffers fine viewing of the in-progress excavations. The relics belong to the Phoenician relocation on the crest of belatedly Bronze era bases. An array of awe-inspiring primitive sacrosanct sites has been unearthed at this location. The major detectable constructions are those of a huge place of worship re-devoted to Astarte, the deity of fecundity, also identified as ‘Temple I’, made of ashlar having a debris filling material and a remarkable massive entry.  [...]
    Posted at September 6th, 2009 at 10:09 am
  • Primeval Kition – Part I
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    Primeval Kition – Part I
    Kition, formerly a noteworthy primeval city, is presently, majorly concealed beneath contemporary Larnaca. Initially Larnaca was founded three thousand years back by the Mycenaeans and the Phonicians and it was called Kition. Kition was the native land of the strong-nerved truth-seeker, Zeno. One can find numerous places of worship that were unearthed here that date back to the pre-Greek era. Initially settled in by the Mycenaeans during the 13th century B.C., the location of the contemporary Larnaca town was according to the Bible called as Kittim at that period. Much like major Cypriote towns, Kition was under the Persian rule in 450B.C. that lasted for a century. The statue of ‘Kimon the Athenian’, the Athenian general who laid down his life at sea in a huge clash protecting the town of Kition from the Persians, is seen standing  [...]
    Posted at September 4th, 2009 at 10:09 am
  • Mystery Islands Of Greece –Part III
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    Mystery Islands Of Greece –Part III
    The secluded, craggy, tiny, pastille-shaped Greek island of Antikythira, spans a mere twenty square kilometres and is situated sixteen maritime miles, south of Cape Capelas, of Kythira Island. Despite its aridness, it is quite productive with regular fresh yield of veggies, fruits, wines and honey. The Kythira and Antikythira islands are placed south of Peloponesse belonging to the region of Piraeus. It is noteworthy for the unearthing of the ancient Antikythera ruins located close to the capital and port, Potamos, a befitting proof of its lengthy spanning history. Antikythira is the perfect choice for those who prefer isolation from the urban craziness and adore bird-watching, the sights of plentiful blooms and being nuzzled in the lap of nature. Principally, Antikythira is a hilly, arid island having two key mountain ranges, the  [...]
    Posted at August 24th, 2009 at 10:08 am
  • Mystery Islands of Greece- Part II
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    Mystery Islands of Greece- Part II
    Neo-archetypal loud coloured houses, quaint churches, time-honoured cafes, pebble strewn paths, archaeological paradise and pristine beaches are amongst the numerous attractions one finds in Aegina, the largest island in the Argo-saronic Gulf. Located in the midst of the main Aigina port is the most visible sight of the Metropolis old temple of Virgin Mary. As one crosses the threshold of the Aigina port, the all-embracing sight of the largest chapel in Greece, the immaculately white Agios Nikolaos comes to one’s notice. Savour moussaka on the water’s edge, Melissos or keep a vigil out for any mermaids when touring Elounda’s lagoon that can be reached from Agio Nikolaos. Paleochora, the former capital of the city is dotted with nearly 20 churches some dating back to the 13th century with olden murals and figurines. The  [...]
    Posted at July 11th, 2009 at 05:07 am
  • Mystery Islands Of Greece – Part I
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    Mystery Islands Of Greece – Part I
    The Greek Island of Angistri located in the Saronic Gulf, with calendar-perfect locales in a mere 8 square miles, is an exceptional place to stay in and still avail the great option to head off in a zippy to Athens. Mostly densely vegetated with pine-speckled beaches and the scenic village of Limenaria which hosts the famed saint Anthanasios easter festival in Kalivia. Other places of prime interest in close proximity are Poros, Yadra, Epidaurus and Corinth. The island of Poros comprises of two islands interconnected by a road bridge, Sferia, the miniature volcanic island, overlooked by the tourist hot-spot, Poros town and several pristine beach settings like the Calypso-a sand and stone comprised miniature beach, Nerion-sandy sea bottomed beach with several good eateries and water sports hub, Love Bay- sandy beach with stone based  [...]
    Posted at July 5th, 2009 at 01:07 am
  • Ibiza Island – Ecstasy Island Guide
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    Ibiza Island – Ecstasy Island Guide
    The indispensible dance and celeb Mecca with more than 300 glorious, sundrenched days a year is Ibiza- the Spanish island, the third biggest of the Balearic Islands. Revel in the island multitude of miniature beaches with cerulean waters where many celebs like James Blunt along with girl Petra Nemcova, Zidane, Jade Jagger amongst many others have their scenically placed, elaborate pads. The hot bed for profligacy and skin show – the Platja d’en Bossa, is the longest beach out in Ibiza which is frequented by party-mongers due its countless taverns and cafes that dot the beach. If one is game for a soak in the company of beautiful sandy beaches and crowds then Cala Jondal is the place to be. Beaches not reachable by car can be accessed by boat services that commence from San Antonio and Eivissa harbour. If you are an eco-tourist,  [...]
    Posted at June 28th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
  • Mykonos Island – Party-Hearty Greek Island
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    Mykonos Island – Party-Hearty Greek Island
    The picture-perfect island with umbrella frilled laze outs; several bars pumping amazing trans-delic tunes, hoards of sculpted bods, vast stretches of beautiful coastlines, snorkeling paradise with amazing coral life all make Mykonos Island the hip-n-happening place to chill out in. Head out for some fun-n-frolicking on the widely famed Paradise and Super Paradise Beaches on the South coast where one can enjoy the amazing beach ambience, indulge in various adventure sports activities, grab a lip-smacking bite at the wide array of eateries that leave you spoilt for choice, shop at the high-end boutiques or simply indulge in some memorabilia shopping or sizzle out at the hip night parties. The Super Paradise beach, a well-known gay lovers paradise with a party-hearty reputation dotted with several pool bars, resto-bars, great beach  [...]
    Posted at June 23rd, 2009 at 04:06 am
  • Travel Invigorating Turkey
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    Travel Invigorating Turkey
    Travel to Turkey, a destination par excellence with a rich 5000 year old cultural heritage evident in its magnificent structures, gold hued soft sandy beaches, innate curative springs and mouth-watering gastronomy. For the artistically inclined one can get lost in the maze of architectural marvels that dot the place. The Hagia Sophia Museum, a tortuous work of art which has seen the reign of several rulers, as it started off as a church, eventually being transformed to a mosque and finally the museum it eventually is. Aspendus, a primeval region atop a hill which has seen the splendour of the Persian and Roman era, is a well-maintained, enormous group of Roman theatres. The gigantic heads in conical form belonging to Antiochos, Zeus and Apollo at Mt. Nemrut intended to commemorate the deceased were built under the reign of King Antiochos  [...]
    Posted at June 18th, 2009 at 03:06 pm
  • Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 7
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    Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 7
    The Lipari Island is the prime, dense populace Aeolian Islands in Italy. One can find majestic volcanic rises of the Monte Chirica, Monte Sant’Angelo, Monte Pelato and Monte Guardia, touching dizzy heights of 1000-2000ft. The chief source of livelihood range from the abundant olives, citrusy and tropical fruits, excavation of pumice, fishing, obsidian which is a glass obtained from the volcanic lava and last but not the least the flourishing tourism industry. A visit to the famed Archeological Museum in Lipari that is a splendid warehouse of quarried remnants of the Neolithic era, prime attraction are the ceramic discoveries found in graves dating back to the Bronze and the Grecian era. The dormant volcano called the Vulcano is a tourist magnet for its therapeutic hot water springs rich in sulphur deposits. The San Calagero has  [...]
    Posted at June 15th, 2009 at 01:06 am
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