Archive for the ‘Exploring the Mediterranean’

  • 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
  • Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 6
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    Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 6
    The serene, miniature Italian islands of Levanzo and Marettimo, off the coast of Sicily, with their easy access, crystal-clear blue hued waters, rich ecological and architectural uniqueness, primeval cultures and breathtaking views of mountain terrain and landscapes, all conjugate to make this duo the key tourist attractions. Levanzo is the island’s most calm village with low-razed white cottages, the majestic Cala Dogana habour dotted with several ships and pleasant lush vegetation. Its depths are affluent in various archeological remnants dating back to the Punic and Roman era. The copious caverns, the Grotto del Genovese, being the most famed of them, touches heights of up to 100ft above the west coast. The primordial age rock carvings and depictions of human and plant forms have been found to date back to as far as 15,000  [...]
    Posted at June 8th, 2009 at 02:06 pm
  • Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 5
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    Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 5
    Picturesquely located in Italy’s southern province is the quaint island of Lampedusa, amidst Malta and Tunisia in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest islands in Pelagie, inclusive of Linosa and Lampione, Lampedusa is geographically closer to Africa than Italy. Linosa is a volcanic island located in the southern Mediterranean Sea formed due to the result of three volcanic eruptions reaching heights of above 100 mtrs, evident in the Monte Rosso, Monte Vulcano and Monte Nero where one can view the shape of their craters on these mountain tops. Linosa has a rocky coastline and a tiny beach at Cala Pozzolana di Ponente unique for its black coloured sands and turtle breeding site. Lampedusa with its vast expenses of levelled limestone raised areas concluding in a succession of spectacular crags, cerulean waters, and impetuous inlets  [...]
    Posted at June 8th, 2009 at 04:06 am
  • Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 4
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    Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 4
    Ischia is the densely populated, largest islands in the Gulf of Naples, in Italy. It has six towns, the main ones being Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte, the centre that rose under the Aragonese Castle which bears historical significance. Other key sites are the Casina Reale ( King’s House) which is the seat of the Italian Republic Army, the oriental styled villa ‘La Pagoda’, the Bourbon harbour with its  church of Our Lady of Safe Harbour. Thermal Baths, pine plantations and gorgeous seashores all combine to make this place truly memorable. The shoreline centre of Casamicciola Terme offers splendid views of the encircling lush green, hilly terrain which were at one time volcanic craters and productive grounds of larval activity. Atop the majestic Sentinella, one can view breathtaking, scenic sights. Worth visiting places are  [...]
    Posted at June 7th, 2009 at 10:06 am
  • Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 3
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    Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 3
    The most impressive and significant sea bottoms of Italy are the Giglio and Giannutri, two southernmost islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. To reach here, one can board the boat or ferry service from the bustling fishing town of Porto Stefano. The Giglio island, a sandstone mass projecting above the sea, with its rock-strewn landscape, serrated shorelines, majestic sandy fjords, encapsulating clear, pea green waters and Technicolor sea beds make it the ideal destination. The Giglio Porto has vast stretches of pine plantation and vineyards that make delectable and extremely popular ‘Ansonaco’ wine. From Giglio Porto, one can board the local bus service up taking one to the mountain top fortress town of Giglio Castello, an unmarred primeval town with tapered, snaking streets, abrupt stone cut stairs and tall towering walls. One  [...]
    Posted at June 7th, 2009 at 12:06 am
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