Outline program
From Athens we head towards Cape Sounion to visit and pay homage to the temple of Poseidon, from here we continue to Kea, Kithnos, Serifos and Sifnos.
Alternatively, in case of strong Meltemi we will head for the Saronic Islands, eastern Peloponnese and Hydra.
Two beautiful and evocative itineraries.
Cape Sounion, or Cape Sounion, in Greece, is a special place for the Athenians. In fact, this promontory, not far from Athens and on the southern tip of Attica, was the last piece of land that sailors and soldiers looked at as they moved away on their travels and military expeditions. This was also the first point of reference that they hoped to see again, since it meant they had returned home.
Beautiful Kea shares its destiny with those who adore it, an island almost unknown outside the Hellenic borders. There is no doubt that Kea is an island that deserves more attention. Let's be clear, it is a place that will belong in the heart only to those who are part of a certain group of people: those who love the delicacy, the rough solitude that make up the mosaic of the Mediterranean. A boat, the wind, agaves dried in the sun, skins scratched by the sun. Here you will find the luxury of simplicity, the joy of color.
The island fits like a glove for those who travel to discover genuine places, endless walks on old mule tracks immersed in splendid valleys, and curious monuments.
Between the islands of Kea and Serifos lies the small island of Kythnos (or Kithnos), loved especially by Greek tourists. The island is quiet and virtually untouched and offers the traveler 65 wonderful beaches of fine sand. The most beautiful beaches are those of Merichas, Episkopi, Flambouria, accessible only by boat, and Aghios Stefanos. The most impressive beach, however, is Kolona, a long stretch of fine sand that enters the sea and creates two beaches.
Chora, or Messaria, is the capital of this vineyard-rich island. The town of Loutra is famous for its sulphurous hot springs, considered an important cure for arthritis, dermatitis and gynecological problems. Dryopida is a hilltop village surrounded by several windmills, built around the Katafiki cave from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea. Merihas is the port on the west coast and is perched around a small bay, further north is the beautiful beach of Martinakia.
Serifos has become known as one of the best Greek islands for couples, families and groups of friends and is an up-and-coming gem of the Cyclades. You might say this is due to its many pristine beaches and its intriguing history, centered around the island’s ancient iron and copper mines and tales of mythology involving Perseus and Medusa. Or perhaps it’s because the main town (Hora) was built in the shape of an amphitheater and was once a pirate lookout.
There are 13 permanently inhabited villages in Sifnos, all within walking distance of each other. Each of them seems to entice you with its own history of architecture, food, traditions, lively locals and everything that makes this Cycladic island so wonderful.
The cobbled alleys, whitewashed alabaster houses, blue-domed churches and windmills are all picture-postcard Cyclades. But there are also special touches to this island, including the workshops where clay is shaped on pedal-powered pottery wheels into pots and fireplaces (flari), before being decorated and fired in wood-fired ovens.
It is the little details that you will like the most (the cisterns of the houses that collect the precious rainwater and the dovecotes) and, this is Sifnos, the irresistible smell of the food that will invite you to cozy taverns.
Let's not forget the welcome of the locals, whose warmth and hospitality are as deep as the island's traditions.
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