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The Lighthouse of Andros Island, Greece, a Symbol of its Glorious Shipping Past

On the Aegean island of Andros, Greece, a lighthouse emerging from the water like a strange sea creature is one of the most famous spots on the island. The Tourlitis lighthouse, which is located at the northernmost extreme of the...

Iconic Mykonos Lighthouse Abandoned to its Fate (video)

The Armenistis lighthouse, one of the most visited places on the Greek island of Mykonos, has been abandoned to its fate, as seen in an exclusive video by Mykonoslive.tv. The heartbreaking footage shows the building in a decrepit state, with...

Doukáto: The History Behind Lefkada's Dazzling Lighthouse (video)

Throughout its history, the Greek peninsula has been known for its hundreds, if not thousands, lighthouses. One of them, Doukáto, located on the island of Lefkada, has its own unique history and definitely, its own, dazzling beauty. Constructed at the southernmost...

Greece Celebrates Lighthouses Across the Nation this Sunday

Twenty-eight lighthouses in Greece will open to the public on Sunday as part of the global celebration of International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW). More than 20,000 visitors across Greece visited the many lighthouses which dot the shores of the...

Greek Lighthouses Thrown Open to the Public

Twenty-seven lighthouses in Greece will open to the public on Sunday to celebrate the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW). Visitors will be given information about the importance of lighthouses and the duties of lighthouse staff. According to the ILLW's site, the...

Drone Video Captures Imposing Lighthouse of Greece's Monemvasia

One of the most historic and imposing lighthouses in Greece is located at Monemvasia, in the Peloponnese. Built by the British in 1896 and automated in 1960 the lighthouse has been recently renovated. It sits on an iceberg-like slab of rock,...

The Romantic Lighthouse of Santorini

The alluring island of Santorini has been attracting tourists for a long time. While many people spend their days visiting the enchanting towns of Oia and Fira, not everyone knows that many other things can be done on the...

Photo Gone Viral: The Lighthouse of Chania at the Mercy of a Storm

This stunning photograph of the lighthouse during a storm at the port of Chania, Crete has gone viral in Greece. The photo was uploaded at the "chaniaoldtown" account of Instagram and was shared by hundreds in only a few hours. Waves...

Greece Celebrates Lighthouses Weekend with 23 of them Open to the Public

Greece celebrates International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend today, Sunday, with 23 lighthouses across the country open to the public. International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend was established in 2003 at the initiative of the International Association of Lighthouse Keepers and is celebrated each year on...

Greek Lighthouses Open to Public on Sunday

Greece’s Navy is opening 30 lighthouses around the country to the public on Sunday (August 21) as part of the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW). During the day, visitors will be informed about the importance of lighthouses and the...

Chania Lighthouse Among Most Famous Worldwide

Lighthouses exist since ancient times when they would guide boats in the darkness, helping avoid shallow waters and rocky shores. The light worked as a beacon that allowed seamen to locate land. The lighthouse in Chania harbor, Crete, which was...

The Romantic Greek Island of Eros is a Wedding Destination

The tiny, uninhabited Greek island of Eros has become an international wedding destination. The tiny islet, aptly named Eros, which refers both to "love" and the god Cupid, is heart-shaped from an aerial perspective, and is uninhabited. The only events...

The Last Monk of a Monastery-Fortress on a Remote Greek Island

This is the story of Father Grigorios, a Greek-Orthodox monk who lived 38 years of his life, almost alone, in a medieval monastery-fortress on the small Ionian island of Strofades. Father Grigorios passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at...

Othonoi Island: The Beautiful Westernmost Point of Greece

At the junction of two seas, the Ionian and the Adriatic, there is a beautiful island that is known as the westernmost point of Greece. It was also famous for being Calypso's island in Greek mythology. Located northwest of...

The Greeks of Alexandria, Egypt

The story of Hellenism in Alexandria goes back more than two millennia, when Alexander the Great established the city.