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Agios Prokopios is a hot spot for tourists. Apart from the long sandy beaches, the village itself has a small church. Not far from it is a resort place by the name of Stelida. The "Red Lake" is another attraction near the village; flocks of herons are known to use the spot as a resting place before continuing their migratory flight to Africa. [3]
Naxos is a popular tourist destination, with several places of touristic interest, including beaches, villages and old ruins. Beaches on the island include Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios , Aliko, Kastraki, Mikri Vigla, Plaka, and Agios Georgios, most of them on the western side of the island, near Chora.
Image credits: mamacrocker #6. Switzerland. Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken area. I was there in Summertime. Winter looks beautiful too but snow is not my thing.
The Greek mainland is extremely mountainous, making Greece one of the most mountainous countries in Europe. [1] [2] According to the Köppen climate classification Greece has 11 climates, the most in Europe for its size. [3] To the west of the Pindus mountain range, the climate is generally wetter and has some maritime features. The east of the ...
The world has a whole lot of jaw-dropping places but sometimes, it’s easy to get stuck in our own bubbles. With stunning fall foliage in New York, dazzling Florida beaches, plentiful swimming holes
Long considered Japan's most beautiful city, Kyoto is known for its Buddhist temples, including Kinkaku-ju, built in the 14th century and covered in gold leaf, which shimmers during sunset. It ...
During the last ice age most of the islands of the Cyclades were united into a big landmass. After the sea level rose in ca. 9,000 B.C. the Aegean flooded the landmass to form the many small islands: this is when the archipelago acquired its modern form. [2] The Lesser Cyclades have been inhabited since the Stone Age.
Tourism in Greece has been a key element of the economic activity in the country, and is one of the country's most important sectors.Greece has been a major tourist destination and attraction in Europe since the 1970s for its rich culture and history, which is reflected in large part by its 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, among the most in Europe and the world [1] as well as for its long ...