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