View from Spinalonga over the Bay of Mirabella

Aghios Nikolaus Crete

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August 31st 2010
Some would say it would be a mistake to re-visit somewhere you fell in love with nearly 30 years ago..... and this time I would tend to agree. We drove down the mountains to the east coast town of Aghios Nikolaus. What was back then a quaint harbour town, is now built up, very touristy and in my opinion, spoiled. Ok, some of the hotels are still there, even some of the same faces.... but for m ... read more

Europe » Greece » Crete » Elounta

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more