How beautiful is the Greek Aegean Sea?

Aegean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is a popular resort for dignitaries and tourists from all over the world, and the Aegean Sea located in the east is not only the cradle of Western European civilization, The origin of modern democracy is a symbol of romantic journey for Chinese tourists. Without the experience of taking a boat to the islands in the Aegean Sea for a few days, you are simply not qualified to be called an international player. After the Olympics, we embarked on a journey to enjoy the charm of the Aegean Sea.

Legends about the Aegean Sea

In ancient times, there was a king named Minos, who ruled Crete, an island in the Aegean Sea. The son of Minos was murdered by a conspiracy in Attica, Athens. In order to avenge his son, Minos challenged the people of Athens. Under God's punishment, Athens was filled with famine and plague. Challenged by Minos, the Athenians sued for peace from King Minos. Minos asked them to send seven pairs of boys and girls to Crete every nine years.

Minos built a labyrinth with countless palaces on the island of Crete. The roads in the labyrinth were so winding and crisscrossed that no one could get out. Deep in the labyrinth, Minos kept a beast called the Minotaur, which had a body and a head. The 7 pairs of boys and girls sent by Athens each time were offered as offerings to the Minoan cattle.

This year is another year for worshiping boys and girls. Parents with boys and girls are terrified. Theseus, the son of Aegean, king of Athens, was deeply disturbed to see people suffering such misfortunes. He was determined to set out with the boys and girls and vowed to kill the Minotaur.

The people of Athens bid farewell to seven pairs of boys and girls, including Theseus, amid weeping sorrow. Theseus made an agreement with his father that if he killed the Minotaur, he would turn the black sails on the ship into white sails when he returned. As long as the black sails on the ship turn white, it proves that the Aegean king can see his son Theseus again.

Theseus led the boys and girls ashore in Crete. His handsomeness attracted the attention of the beautiful and intelligent Princess Ariadne, the daughter of King Mytheus. The princess expressed her love to Theseus and met him secretly. When she learned of Theseus' mission, she gave him a magic sword and a ball of string to protect Theseus from the Minotaur.

As soon as the smart and brave Theseus entered the maze, he tied one end of the ball of thread to the entrance of the maze, then let go of the ball of thread and walked deep into the maze along the complicated and winding passage. . Finally, he found the monster Minotaur. He grabbed the Minoan bull by its horns and used the sword given by Princess Ariadne to kill it with all his strength. Then, he took the boys and girls and followed the route out of the maze. In order to prevent King Minos from pursuing him, they dug through the bottoms of all the Cretan ships on the seashore. Princess Ariadne helped them and escaped from Crete with them, setting sail back home. After several days of sailing, I finally saw my motherland Athens again. Theseus and his companions were extremely excited, singing and dancing, but he forgot the agreement with his father and did not change the black sail to a white sail. The King of the Aegean, who was eagerly waiting for his son's return, was waiting for his son's return at the seaside. When he saw that the returning ship still had black sails, he thought that his son had been eaten by the Minoan cattle. He was so distraught that he jumped into the sea and committed suicide. In memory of the Aegean King, the sea he jumped into was called the Aegean Sea from then on.

Aegina - the residence of Zeus's lover

Aegina is the closest island to Athens, and the flight only takes one and a half hours. This was once a beautiful fairyland on earth, where Zeus's most charming mistress was hidden. Perhaps the fig trees all over the mountains and plains were the fruits of their love back then. What really made Aegina famous was Salamis, who saved Greece. 2480 years ago, King Zeers of Persia led a huge navy to invade Greece, and the locust-like ships covered the sky. The small city-state of Athens was in danger, but Greece had their wise commander Themistocles. It was he who led the capable navy to destroy three times the number of warships in the Salamis waterway in one fell swoop, allowing the Greek sun to shine. Take to the sky again. The Temple of Afia, built on the island in the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC, is a typical representative building of the late Greek classical era.

Hydra Island - City of Artists

Hydra Island is about 3 hours flight from Athens. The island is long and thin, with clean alleys. Here, donkeys carry tourists leisurely around. The white walls, blue windows, and pink roof make the island even more cute. From time to time, clusters of red and purple flowers can be seen in the small courtyard. The lemon tree is filled with bright yellow lemon fruits, which are so heavy that the branches are bent. The transparency of the water here is the highest, and there are many estuaries and bays on the coast that penetrate deep into the island. These secluded estuaries are great swimming spots for those who prefer solitude.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Hydra's maritime trade was very developed, and many merchants became rich as a result. In the War of Independence that began in 1821, they armed their own fleets, actively engaged in combat, and made great contributions. To this day, Hydra is still a heroic island in the minds of Greeks. There are many mansions and compounds on the island, which are the properties of these wealthy businessmen, and they are also one of the scenery on the island. Because the island is quiet and beautiful, young artists from all over the world have come here to create art since ancient times, so it is known as the "Island of Artists".

The gold and silver jewelry, glass porcelain, and decorations they make are all on display for anyone to buy. You can often see some unique handicrafts at reasonable prices. You can buy a very unique hand-painted glass bottle for 10 euros. The little girl selling the product smiled very pure, "This glass bottle is really good and the price is the best. I bought it for my mother's birthday." Several. "The little girl's last words touched me. The HYDRA island on the glass I bought has a pure sky and pure people.

This island prohibits all cars and motorcycles from entering, which is probably one of the reasons why people like this place.

Poros Island - White House Forest

Poros Island is an island mountain town with beautiful scenery. The mountain town is dotted with lemon trees and olive trees, covered in greenery. Clear and bright white eaves. The buildings on the island are mainly white, with ancient styles. From time to time, brilliant flowers are revealed in the atmosphere of white walls. Amidst the waves, a stone-paved corridor winds up, gradually getting farther and farther, extending into the historical memory. of depth.

At dusk, colorful ships sail under the white walled city, reminding people of Agamemnon's fleet. Looking at the Peloponnese Peninsula, where is Thermopylae? Where are Leonidas and his three hundred warriors?

Michelondo Island - Counting Windmills

Michelondo Island, marked by windmills, is synonymous with the Aegean Islands. Narrow alleys, small white houses, red, green or blue doors and windows, small white churches, and several windmills not far from the white dome church next to the seaside square make it the best among the islands.

Michelonz Island is one of the Cyclades Islands in southern Greece and one of the most famous resort islands in the Aegean Sea. There are very few residents on the island, and it is quite quiet during the non-tourist time for about half of the year. After April, the tourist season begins, and tourists from all over the world fly to the island in an endless stream like migratory birds to enjoy the sunshine and beaches of the Mediterranean.

Walking around the island, I found it strange to see that the roofs of the houses were all made of flat roofs made of large stones. After asking the local residents, I found out that the winter on the island is cold and the wind is extremely strong. Only these strong roofs can withstand the cold wind. On the small hill on the seaside in the southwest of the island, there are five Cycladic-style windmills, which are the symbol of Michelon Island.

During the day, the beach in the bay is a good place for people to swim and sunbathe.

After dusk, the bars and coffee shops on the west side of the sea gradually become lively, because this is the best place to watch the sunset on the sea.

No wonder some restaurants are simply called "Sunset Restaurants". People drink and chat leisurely here. When the dazzling sunshine slowly turned into an orange-red fireball and fell from the sea level, the people watching the sunset bid farewell to the day on the sunny beach with cheers. Later, the hotspot for tourists moved to the city center, which is lined with shops.

Xinduwanni Island - watch the most beautiful sunset

It takes about 5 hours to take a boat from Michelangelo to Xinduwanni Island. After I arrived, I realized that many tourist brochures and travel agencies recommended Michelangelo and Sendovanni Island as the first choices for tourists, which is not unreasonable. As soon as our tanker docked, everyone was surprised to find that the steep cliffs on the seaside were reddish brown, and on the top of the cliffs were a cluster of small and bright white houses.

It is said that the island is located between the deepest trenches of the two continental plates in the world and was originally circular. A volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago shook a large hole out of the island. A large crescent-shaped piece became the main island. There are several small islands around it. One of the small islands, Naya Kameni, is still an active volcano.

Tourists can take a boat trip around the island, or go to the surrounding islands to see the small craters. The entire island is made of burnt black rocks, barren of grass, and you can smell the smell of sulfur. The city of Senduuni is built on the top of a crescent-shaped island rich in grapes and olives. On the island, almost every restaurant has its own wine. Although it is not famous, it tastes quite good.