Εpic Crete
Εpic Crete … amazing aerial views of Crete (Balos & Elafonisi lagoon, Preveli palm forest, Triopetra & Lasithi plateau) from one of UK’s leading drone aerial video production companies. Well done Captain Cornelius ! Captain Cornelius is one of the UK’s leading drone aerial video production companies. Based in Scotland, we travel worldwide filming beautiful aerial shots in beautiful locations. ‘Crete...
Peloponnese tops @ The European destinations you need to see in 2016 by lonelyplanet.com
1. The Peloponnese, Greece Travellers to Greece tend to flock to the myriad islands or marvel at the iconic Acropolis, but one of the country’s most diverse, vibrant regions is often forgotten: the Peloponnese. It remains an affordable enclave of magnificent ancient sights like Olympia, Mycenae and Mystras, which are scattered across a rich landscape of stone villages, teal seas and snow-capped mountains. 2016 brings the chance to...
Athens – the cradle of the European civilization
Athens is a city with many faces, a city with a difficult but amazing fate. The cradle of the European civilization, the clear evidence of human genius…You should see the city with your own eyes to feel all its power. Athens combines the audacity of youth and the greatness of antiquity. There’s the spirit of history in the air. There’s the freedom that cannot be stifled. There’s the wind that hums a carefree song of eternity amidst...
His Majesty Crete
Huge, ancient, proud, surprising. The cradle of Zeus. The largest island of Greece. His Majesty Crete. It is home to the most temperamental Greeks and boasts a great variety of beaches and hotels. The richness and depth of its history hypnotize visitors no less than the beauty of countless bays, ancient fortresses and narrow streets. 1:25 Heraklion 2:30 Knossos 3:29 Traditional winery 4:37 hotels of Crete 5:37 Rethymno 5:47 Finikas...
Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown @ Naxos
On “Parts Unknown,” Anthony Bourdain journeys to the Greek island of Naxos, where he gets more than a taste of the Greek good life. (CNN)Some places are better than others at fulfilling the powerful human desire to live well. The Greek island of Naxos delivers. The largest and lushest of the otherwise rocky Cyclades, Naxos is sometimes referred to as the “green leaf” of the Aegean Sea. Its diverse natural...
Aerial view of Acropolis & the Parthenon
Aerial view of Acropolis & the Parthenon by fabdrone, this is #Athens, passion for ☼ #Greece #Greece_Athens The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
Aerial view of Academy, University, Library #Athens
Aerial view of Academy, University, Library – Athens – Η Ακαδημία & Πανεπιστήμιο από ψηλά 1) The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy’s main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens. 2) The University of Athens was founded on May...
Dream Walker III #Zakynthos
Zakynthos island, professional rope jumpers and base jumpers have merged beauty and extreme together @ the stunning background of #Navagio #beach with breathtaking rope and base jumps from a 200 meters height, that amazed thousands of tourists being in love with Zakynthos and later have amazed the whole world! #Zakynthos ☼ #Greece! #holidaygr #TravellingGreece “Dream Walker – Around the World in 80 jumps” –...
Chania, a journey along its beaches #Crete
Chania | A journey along its beaches A trip along the beautiful beaches of Chania guided by two synchronized swimming athletes. Produced by the Municipality of Chania and Indigoview Productions
Rethymno, Crete, Greece
The charming and picturesque town of Rethymno is the capital of the prefecture. During the tour of the city, the visitor is struck by its particular physiognomy. The Venetian and Turkish monuments, preserved old houses, old neighborhoods, all reveal the rich history of the place and the legacy of the Rethymnians. Take a tour of the Fortezza fortress and other Venetian monuments, the remarkable churches dating from the Byzantine era,...