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The cluster of the Saronic Islands cluster is located in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, which is situated between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the geographical district of the Peloponnese, and comprises of the following exquisite islands: Angistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Spetses and Hydra.
The Saronic Islands have an important history and an interesting tradition of many centuries, as they were inhabited from the prehistoric era, during which they were greatly developed.
The Macedonians and the Romans conquered the Saronic Islands, while during the Byzantine era pirates were constantly invading the islands.
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  Saronic Gulf Greek Islands - IndigoGuide Saronic Gulf
The island's interior is a paradise for hikers with its low mountains concealing wooded valleys, olive groves and endless orchards of pistachios which are the island's biggest export.
Poros is actually two islands connected by a road bridge - the tiny volcanic island of Sferia, dominated by attractive, tourist-orientated Poros Town, and the larger island of Kalavria with its interior smothered with pine trees and beaches packed with Greek and foreign tourists.
The island boasts one of the most stunningly beautiful harbours in Greece, with imposing 17th and 18th century mansions stacked on the rocky hillsides overlooking the waterfront.
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 Saronic Gulf Islands
The Saronic Gulf islands are among the Athinians favorite resorts as they are located close to the capital.
The archeological record shows the island to have been inhabited since the Neolithic period and is thought to be the birthplace of the poet, Aristophanis.
Aphaia is an ancient goddess and protector of the island.
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 Saronic Islands: A complete guide to the islands of the Saronic
The Saronic islands consists of 5 islands which are the closest group to Athens.
All of the Saronic Islands are characterised by their natural beauty, their clean sandy beaches, their charming villages and the ruins of their ancient glory.
It is one of the closest islands to Athens and it is regarded as a beach annexe of the capital.
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 Saronic Gulf islands in Greece, introduced by Almi Yachts
The Saronic Gulf lies to the south of Athens and is a sheltered sea with mild weather conditions, which makes it ideal for flotilla sailing.
The Saronic Gulf and the adjacent cities were always under the influence and domination of Athens and they followed the mother city's fate.
Most of the islands have kept their traditional colours and their character - with the exception of Athens, of course, which is a modern city with a population of 5 million.
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 Villas of Greece: Saronic Islands
Houses Villas and Apartments in The Saronic Islands:
It is a one bedroom house with king size bed that opens onto the verandah, an open plan kitchen/living area with two built-in divans, a WC/ shower and a balcony with a views to Hydra town and to the sunset.
The house has two comfortably furnished buildings: in one there is a sitting room, dining room, well-equipped kitchen, and a mezzanine study; in the other, there are four double bedrooms (two with double beds, one with double sofa, and one with twin-beds).
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 Saronic Islands Cruise - One Day Tour greek islands Poros Hydra Aegina island saronic gulf greece
Leave Athens early in the morning (aproximatelly 07:15) by bus to Paleon Phaleron (Trocadero harbor).
Boarding on the cruise boat and Sail for the Island of Aegina, (Optional visit of the famous Temple of Athena Aphaia).
Cruise through the streets to the pretty island of Poros (visit).
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 Albatross Yachting Cabin Charters Sailing Yachts Specials
The clearly defined coastlines of the islands, whose colours vary from emerald and turquoise to a deep indigo blue, are breathtaking.
The selection of islands we sail depends upon the winds, the preferences of the charterers and,of course, the final decision for the itinerary, rests with the boat's captain.
These islands are best known for their history dating Top to the Bronze Age, but they also offer unspoiled beaches, entertainment, and spectacular views from the sea and villages which are usually set on the highest elevations of the island.
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 SARONIC GREEK ISLANDS SUGGESTED SAILING ITINERARY, yacht charter vacations in Greece: motor or sailing yachts to ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Greek islands of the Saronic Gulf are close to one another, usually within a two or three hours sail, situated in the Saronic Gulf southwest of Athens and are among the most beautiful of the Greek islands.
The island's history dates back to the 6th century B.C. where evidence of this is given by a Doric temple which was dedicated to the God Apollo.
The island is known for its courtyards and squares where naval and mythological scenes are depicted in mosaics made from gray, fl and white pebbles.
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 Saronic - Argosaronic Gulf Greek Islands, Athens, the Greek Travel
Saronic (or Argosaronic) Gulf is set between Attica Prefecture and Peloponnese and is the home for the Saronic Islands.
Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and Salamina (or Salamis) are the main islands of the Saronic Gulf, with Aegina to be once a major rival to Athens, Salamina to be famous for its sea battles, Poros to be the island of Poseidon, Hydra and Spetses to play an important role during the war of independence.
Today the Saronic Islands are a virtual suburb of Athens during the summer and there are even commuters living in Aegina and working in Athens/Piraeus.
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 Saronic Islands, Greece: Travel guide to Saronic
The Saronic islands are situated at a close distance from Athens, the capital of Greece and its port, Piraeus and are scattered between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the Peloponnese.
The Saronic are the closest islands from the capital of Greece and the most easily accessible.
Aegina is the closest island from Athens, the capital of Greece.
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 Saronic Islands - Definition, explanation
The main inhabited islands of this group are Salamis Island (where the ancient Greek navy famously defeated the Persians in the Battle of Salamis), Aegina, Angistri, and Poros.
The islands of Hydra and Dokos, which lie off the northeast tip of the Peloponnese (technically between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf), are sometimes included as part of the Saronic Islands.
Many mainland Greeks have vacation homes in the Saronic Islands, which are regularly served by ferries from Piraeus and the Peloponnese.
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 Mainland and the Saronic Islands Vacation Rentals, Mainland and the Saronic Islands Rentals, CyberRentals
Mainland and the Saronic Islands Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Attica Greece are an affordable vacation lodging option and are perfect to rent for family vacations, group travel, weddings, honeymoons, family reunions or anytime you want more space than a hotel room provides.
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 Greek Islands: Saronic Gulf
The Saronic Gulf islands are the closest to Athens and can be reached in an hour or less by highspeed in the case of Aegina and Agistri and are great for daytrips and overnights even in the winter.
But the Saronic islands are also worth spending more time on and the island of Hydra has a jet-set reputation that rivals Mykonos.
Imagine staying on an island so close to Athens that you could wake up in the morning and in a little more than an hour, be walking around the acropolis, shopping in the flea-market or wandering around the Plaka looking for gifts or a nice place for lunch.
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 Sailing Greece: Greek Yacht Charter Saronic Islands Sailing Yacht Rentals, Vacation Cruises in Greece
At close proximity to Athens, you will find the Saronic Islands, Argolic Gulf and the eastern coastline of the Peloponnese, all of which are places of great historical significance in Greece.
The islands of Agistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Hydra and Methana are the most popular destinations for sailboats and yachts in Greece.
In the Saronic Gulf region, be careful of the rocks, which are easy to spot due to the clarity of the waters.
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At the island, the lone remaining column from the archaic Temple of Apollo is a distinguishing landmark.
As it was allied with Sparta and the other Peloponnesian cities, she has been for many years a great opponent of Athens at the naval field until two defeats and a capture of the city in 457 BC reduced her to a vassal to Athens.
During the period of its grandeur, the island, already reputed for its workshops of bronze, brass and pottery, was embellished with several Sanctuaries.
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 Yacht charter Saronic islands with Royal Eagle LTD charter yachts
The archipelago is based on a submarine plateau which extends in an arc from the most easterly point of Attica and Evia towards the coast of Asia Minor.
The Ionian Islands, also knows as the Eptanisos (Seven Islands), are strung out along the west coast of Greece from the Albanian frontier to the Peloponnese.
The Dodecanese (Twelve Islands or Dodekanes) is the most southerly group of islands in the Aegean sea, lying off the south-west coast of Asia Minor.
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 Mainland and the Saronic Islands Vacation Rentals, Mainland and the Saronic Islands Rentals, Vacation Rentals on the ...
Villas on the Mainland and the Saronic Islands
Apartments on the Mainland and the Saronic Islands
Houses on the Mainland and the Saronic Islands
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 Angelica Hotel Hydra island Hotels. Greek Hotels in HYDRA island Greece. Angelica Hotel Hydra, Saronic islands Hotels. ...
Hydra is situated 42 nautical miles from Piraeus, which is the port for Athens, the capital of Greece.
The hotel is situated on the central road of the island and is about 3 minutes from the port.
It is the only one island in Greece and in the European Common Market where there are no cars, except for 3 trucks which belong to the municipality and are used for garbage collection.
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 Saronic Islands Hotels - Find maps linked to all Hotels in Saronic Islands
Saronic Islands Hotels - Find maps linked to all Hotels in Saronic Islands
Our Saronic Islands Hotel Guide offers you all type of accommodation in the cities and villages in Saronic Islands.
Find photos and maps from a complete catalogue of Hotels in Saronic Islands and make your selection for your holidays and vacation in Greece.
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 Saronic Gulf Islands Villa Holidays Apartment Accommodation and Villas Vacation Rentals direct from the owners Greece
Saronic Gulf villas holidays choose from the selection of holiday vacation rentals below to rent a villa in Saronic Gulf islands.
Would you like to rent a villa, apartment or town house in Saronic Gulf islands or choose to stay in a typical white washed Saronic Gulf islands town house or book a small guest house in Saronic Gulf islands
We also have a selection of Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Saronic Gulf islands, ideal for the independent traveller exploring the Saronic Gulf islands.
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Inside the sheltered Saronic gulf there is much less of a challenge, and thus it is an excellent area for the not so experienced sailor.
The Ionian Islands, also knows as the Eptanisos (Seven Islands), are strung out along the west coast of Greece from the Albanian frontier to the Peloponnese.
The Dodecanese (Twelve Islands or Dodekanes) is the most southerly group of islands in the Aegean sea, lying off the south-west coast of Asia Minor.
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 Saronic Gulf Islands : Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The islands of the Saronic Gulf, which lies between Attica and the Peloponnese, are so close to Athens that each summer they are inundated by Athenians -- all of whom, of course, are seeking to avoid the crowds of Athens.
In addition, the Saronic Gulf islands are popular destinations for travelers with limited time but who are determined not to go home without seeing at least one Greek island.
This gentle, forested island is very unlike the images of most Greek islands shown on countless tourist posters that depict the Cycladic isles with their bare, austere landscapes and simple whitewashed houses.
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This sacred, barren island is the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Paros is an attractive island of terraced hills, whitewashed settlements and windmills.
In the west of this volcanic island the land is mountainous and the coast rocky.
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 Saronic accommodation : Saronic islands, Greece - clickhere.gr
It is 13km (8miles) from Aegina's port, 200m (650ft.) from Agia Marina's inlet, 3km (2miles) from the Temple of Aphea and 7km (4 1/2miles) from the Church of Agios Nektarios.
The "Kekrifalia Hotel" is located on Angistri island at an ideal location, on a rocky elevation and offers a panoramic view of the bay and Agistri's port.
The "Niriides" complex is located in a very quiet setting in Dapia on Spetses island, 100m (328ft) from the central port and the beach, 1 minute from the centre of the town and 185km (115miles) from Athens.
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 Greece Travel Guide - Greek Islands Guide | LukeTravels.com
These islands are all within an hour or two from Athens by Flying Dolphin, which makes them not only convenient for day trips, but Aegina, Poros and Angistri can be used as a place to stay while commuting to Athens to see the sites.
Nice island for bicycling and the small coastal village of Perdika has some nice seafood restaurants but should be avoided on weekends when it is busy with visiting Athenians.
Imagine staying on an island so close to Athens that you could wake up in the morning and in a little more than an hour, be walking around the acropolis, shopping in the flea-market or wandering around the Plaka looking for gifts or a nice place for lunch.
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 Saronic Gulf Islands villas, villa holidays in Saronic Gulf Islands, Saronic Gulf Islands holiday villas with ...
The Saronic Islands are a group of four islands all in very close proximity to Athens.
Named after King Saron of Argos, who, according to myth, drowned in the gulf chasing a deer which had taken to the water to evade the keen hunter.
Aegina is the closest of the islands to Athens.
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 Saronic Gulf Islands
A canal divides the island into 2 parts : the major part called Kalavria, is a limestone ridge rising to 390 m - 1279 ft.; the minor is a volcanic islet called Sferia where Poros town, the main port, is reflected in the calm waters of the strait opposite Galatas on the Argolic shore.
Spetses is an island with great history and the privilege of National recognition for it's vital role during the Greek revolution against the Ottoman Empire.
Early September with weekly events leading to their peak on the 8th., the locals together with thousands of guests celebrate the anniversary of the great Spetses naval battle, one of the most significant fights of the 1821 revolution.
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 All Saronic Islands hotels,saronic islands vacation,saronic islands holidays,saronic islands greece
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In addition, the Saronic Gulf islands are popular destinations for travelers whose time is limited, but who are determined not to go home without seeing at least one Greek island.
All the Saronic's Islands are genuine Greek islands full of the charm of the simple and old life.
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