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Holidays In The Greek Islands
April 3, 2010
Do you remember studying the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as a schoolchild and being awestruck at their magnificence? One such Wonder was the Colossus of Rhodes, a statue standing over 100 feet tall and built in the third century BC to glorify the mythical sun god Helios. Well, if you take your holidays in the Greek Islands, and include in your visit a trip to the island of Rhodes, you’ll be able to journey back into time.
You can be transported back in time and become part of all the action. Your imagination will run wild as you start to envision the builders of this amazing statue working tirelessly. Rhodes is a must-see spot but there are many others.
If ancient history doesn’t hold a firm grip on you, visiting the Cyclades island group may be for you. The island of Sifnos, perhaps the least commercialized of all Greek Islands, offers beautiful vistas on the Aegean, scores of churches, acres of olive trees, and the beautiful beach at Faros.
Mykenos, another Cycladic island, is the most visited Greek Island. Here tourists can enthusiastically bombard their senses. This island is rich in relentless nightlife, diverse restaurants, teeming but excellent beaches, and unbeatable people-watching.
If you visit the Island of Naxos, the first thing you will see is the Portara. The Portara is a beautiful structure of marble that was built in 6 B. C. It was built as an entryway to the unfinished temple to Apollo and is quite a sight. After you take in this breathtaking structure, you have your pick of beaches. They are some of world’s most beautiful. An alternative to sunbathing is taking a tour of all the lovely valleys.
No matter which island or islands of Greece you choose, your trip will remain in your memory forever. Your visit will be too short regardless of how long you stay. The sirens’ calls will be drawing you back forever.
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