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A Timeless Legacy in the Endless Blue
The islands are the main characteristic of Greece's morphology and an integral part of the country's culture across the ages. The country includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered across the Greek seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited.
The Greek coastline offers a diverse landscape: beaches stretching over many kilometres, sheltered bays and coves, sandy beaches, sand dunes, pebble beaches, wetlands and deltas, caves formed by seawater, and dark-coloured sand in volcanic areas.
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Discovering the Volcanic Wonders of the Aegean: Lava, craters and untamed beauty
At a Glance Embark on a remarkable journey through the dramatic landscapes created by the volcanic activity of the past in the Aegean. The South Aegean Volcanic Arc is one of the most famous in the world and was created by the subduction of the African lithospheric plate beneath the Eurasian one. Enjoy the warm thermal waters of Methana, explore the enchanting caldera of Santorini, walk around the impressive craters of Nisyros. This route blends natural beauty, history and culture...
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