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It is ever present in Molyvos. It’s like a guardian angel, hovering over everything. Inviting you to visit, it can only be ignored for so long.
And if you don’t want to tackle the steps, I understand there is now a Blue Train that will take you there (and you can get there by road).
When we visited there was an artist in residence painting in the style of a famous folk painter from Lesbos, Theofilos.
What you will find now is a well documented castle complex from the 14th Century or thereabouts, a 21st Century taverna, and a great view which will give you a lifetime of memories.
Skiathos is a small Greek island with some historical significance – it was here in 1807 that the blue and white Greek flag was first flown. The ceremony took place at the Evangelistria Monastery which is about 10 minutes out of town (or around 2 hours if you walk).
Mytilini, the capitol of Lesbos is situated on a harbour that is circled by shops, houses, restaurants, churches and a huge castle.
Ypsilos Monastery sits on the top of an extinct volcano. Originally built in 1101 it has had a few reconstructions since.
Most visitors to the picturesque Phillip Island are day-trippers who come especially to see the penguins as they surf ashore at dusk and waddle up to their burrows with full tummies to feed their young. We made our visit a four-day trip to have a decent break, enjoy the peaceful surrounds and experience some of the gastronomical highlights of the island.
Whalers Way on Eyre Peninsula The very tip of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia reveals magnificent coastal scenery in a drive along Whalers Way.
Ortigia – Syracusa’s Stunning Island The ancient island of Ortigia has many delights. The Fountain of Diana in the Archimedes Square on Ortigia Island. Syracusa