Serifos is an island with a quaint beauty, preserving at the same time the traditional Aegean character. The whole island is a balcony to the northwest all blue and sunny Aegean. It is a true challenge for vacations, new experiences and unforgettably unique moments. It stands on the west part of the Cyclades Islands, 74 nautical miles from Pireus and it has an area of 75 sq.m. What will surprise every visitor is that Serifos has an 84 km coastline and 12 km of those are sandy beaches.
Welcome to Rethymnon, the small Mediterranean town with its Renaissance architecture, Venetian fortress, museums and beaches. We are sure that like thousands of others, you will find so much to enchant you that you will return annually to Rethymnon. As for the surrounding province, the difficulty is in deciding what to visit first. The endless beaches, the monasteries and the churches, the ancient sites or the Venetian and Turkish monuments? The area is rich in characteristic villages and areas of great natural beauty, as well as caves and soaring mountains.
Naxos was one of the major centres of the Cycladic culture. Around 3000BC, the main settlements appear to have been near Hora, on the hill of Kastro and at Grotta. The island was later colonised by a party from Karia, led by a son of Apollo named Naxos. Naxos was one of the first islands to work in marble and in the Archaic period produced the lions of Delos and Kouroi statues of increadible size. Indeed, for a period, huge was beautiful on Naxos; in 523BC the tyrant Lygdamis declared he would make Naxos' buildings the highest and most glorious in all Greece, although only the massive lintel from the gate of the Temple of Apollo remains on the islet of Palatia (in Naxos Town).
One of the fascinating things about Greece is its wide variety of gorgeous islands. Tourists flock to the islands each year for luxury, excitement and romance. The most well-known group of Greek islands are the Cyclades. Two of the most popular islands in Greece are located in the Cyclades -- Mykonos and Santorini. The Cyclades can be reached by ferry boat, with the nearby islands taking around four or five hours to reach and the farthest islands taking eight to ten hours!
Whether you're planning a tour of several islands or only one, make sure you know the ferry schedules ahead of time. There are many tours available where you can visit several islands during your trip to Greece. These tours make it easy to schedule your ferry rides and reserve a hotel room on the islands. Some island tours allow you to make up your own itinery. Either way, it's worth the trip to see an island or two while in Greece.
The island of Amorgos offers an abundance of nightlife and taverns. There are very few sandy beaches here, but some visitors enjoy swimming off the rocks or snorkeling. A nice resort area is at the northern port of Agiali, which can also be reached by ferry. The Chora, or capital town, is located in the mountains. During your stay, don't miss the Monastery of Chozoviotissa. This monastery was built into a cliff on the other side of the island from the port. It's a fascinating sight! There are local boat tours of neighboring islands such as Koufonisi, Donousa, Iraklia and Schinousa.
Andros island offers great activities and dining. There are traditional villages to explore, a shipping museum and art museum. Tourism is not encouraged here, which is great if you want peace and quiet. You can rent a car on the island and drive through the lovely green landscapes and forests. You might even see a couple of small rivers! There are connections to the islands of Syros, Mykonos and Tinos by ferry from Andros as well.
Vincenzo Family Rooms & Suites is situated 500 metres from the sea, in Hora of Tinos. It is constituted by 14 fully equipped rooms and suites...
