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Saint George of Lihadas, northern Evia, Greece

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April 27th 2014
You’ll find it at the peninsula of Lihadas, located on northern Evia, close to Aidipsos. According to mythology, this is the place where Hercules threw off the cliff his follower Liha, more specifically… at the point where the visitor can stare nowadays at the Lihas islands down the sea. Saint George has increased its tourist traffic lately and for a very good reason. The pine forest and the e ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Greece » Euboea

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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