ABC News: Santorini among the 5 most inspiring destinations in the world

Santorini is among the world’s 5 most inspiring destinations that will give you a whole new outlook on life, according to abcNews.go.com. The article begins by mentioning that “Jacques Cousteau, documentarian, explorer, and writer, was said to have had a love affair with Santorini. Cousteau even looked for the lost city of Atlantis in Santorini. …

Telegraph: The 19 best Greek islands for all tastes and vacation styles

Telegraph presents the 19 best Greek islands, whether you’re looking for sandy beaches, unspoiled island life or history and culture: Best for beaches – Zakynthos The Ionian Islands can’t be beaten for sandy beaches backed by dramatic coastlines. Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia and Porto Katsiki on Lefkada are among the most photogenic, but Shipwreck Bay …

Impressive subsea pools discovered near Santorini

The location of the second largest volcanic eruption in human history, the waters off Greece’s Santorini are the site of newly discovered opalescent pools forming at 250 meters depth. The interconnected series of meandering, iridescent white pools contain high concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) and may hold answers to questions related to deepsea carbon storage …

The special Easter customs of Naxos

On Holy Friday, midday, at the church of Panagia Drossiani, the women share a special Lenten raisin-walnut bread with parishioners. One of the key characteristics of Naxos as a destination is its many, well-populated villages. Adopting some elements of modern lifestyle and maintaining many aspects of their old world charm, thesevillages are steadfast in keeping …

Peter the Pelican of Mykonos

The Pelican of Mykonos, Cyclades: The Pelican called Petros (Peter) is an integral part of the island of Mykonos and rightfully it has become the mascot of the island. You can get a glimpse of the cute creature as it strolls leisurely in own unhurried pace through the city’s many alleyways. Although it is particularly …