Aegean Sea - Tracing the legends

Visiting Santorini, Athens, Heraklion, Kos, Marmaris and more.

  • Le grand bleu

    The harsh rocks rise above Mediterranean, making the main town Fira look like snow on a mountain top.

    Santorini, Greece

  • Headstrong

    The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple, built in honor of the king Erechtheus who was burned nearby. The six female Caryatids are used as supporting columns.

    Acropolis, Athens

  • Bay of the maiden

    According to legend, the stretch of sand across the bay was named after a girl who filled her skirt with sand and tried to make a bridge for herself across the water to escape the pirates raiding her village.

    Kizkumu, Turkey

  • Snow on stone

    I guess this place was a bit hard to attack in ancient times.

    Santorini, Greece

  • Scars of time

    Considering all that has been taking place here throughout history, it is a wonder that some things still stand.

    Acropolis, Athens

  • Lazy days

    A perfect day for a nap.

    Heraklion, Crete