Aegean Sea - Tracing the legends

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

  • Le grand bleu

    Le grand bleu

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

    Santorini, Greece

  • Headstrong

    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

    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

    Snow on stone

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

    Santorini, Greece

  • Scars of time

    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

    Lazy days

    A perfect day for a nap.

    Heraklion, Crete