Esther's photos with the keyword: Aegean

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Although it encompasses an area of only 33 sq. miles, it has over 250 churches. AIMG_3665

"The Mykonos windmills are iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos. The island is one of the Cyclades islands, which surround Delos in the Agean Sea. The windmills can be seen from every point of the village of Mykonos, the island's principle village, which is sometimes called the Chora on Greek islands. The windmills are the first thing seen when coming into the harbour, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area. There are currently 16 windmills on Mykonos. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century, but construction continued into the early 20th century. They were primarily used to mill wheat. They were an important source of income for the inhabitants. Their use gradually declined until they ceased production in the middle of the 20th century. Their architecture is similar. They all have a round shape, white colour and a pointed roof. Such windmills are found in almost all Cyclades islands. One of these windmills has been transformed into a museum. The whole village of Chora and the harbour are visible from this point." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mykonos_windmills AIMG_3656

The Cyclades is the name given to the group of approximately 220 islands in the Aegean Sea, south-east of the mainland of Greece. At twilight, the sea has become very still and the fog is moving in. AIMG_3707

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets.

"The Mykonos windmills are iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos. The island is one of the Cyclades islands, which surround Delos in the Agean Sea. The windmills can be seen from every point of the village of Mykonos, the island's principle village, which is sometimes called the Chora on Greek islands. The windmills are the first thing seen when coming into the harbour, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area. There are currently 16 windmills on Mykonos. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century, but construction continued into the early 20th century. They were primarily used to mill wheat. They were an important source of income for the inhabitants. Their use gradually declined until they ceased production in the middle of the 20th century. Their architecture is similar. They all have a round shape, white colour and a pointed roof. Such windmills are found in almost all Cyclades islands. One of these windmills has been transformed into a museum. The whole village of Chora and the harbour are visible from this point." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mykonos_windmills AIMG_3656

Mykonos, Greece AIMG_3702

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Although it encompasses an area of only 33 sq. miles, it has over 250 churches. AIMG_3667

Small fishing boats jockey for space in the harbor among yachts and ocean liners in Mykonos, Greece AIMG_3683

The Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion near Athens, Greece was built between 444 and 440 BC. Cape Sounion is the spot where, according to legend, Aegeus, the king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff in the mistaken belief that his son had perished. The Aegean Sea was named after him. AIMG_3866

Katakolon, Greece is a port city on the western side of Greece with just over 600 inhabitants. It is a popular cruise ship destination because of its proximity to Olympia. AIMG_3900

The sun sets over the islands near Athens, Greece AIMG_3896

Santorini (Thira), Greece is one of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea. It was named after St. Irene of Thessaloniki who died in 802. To get there by ship, one has to sail through the spectacular caldera (volcanic crater), now filled with sea water, past clifts rising to over 1,000 feet - some with towns on the top. AIMG_3300

Santorini (Thira), Greece is one of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea. It was named after St. Irene of Thessaloniki who died in 802. To get there by ship, one has to sail through the spectacular caldera (volcanic crater), now filled with sea water, past clifts rising to over 1,000 feet - some with towns on the top. AIMG_3304

Oia, Santorini, Greece AIMG_3377

The city of Thira on the Grecian island of Santorini is perched high on a cliff. To get to it, one can take a cable car or walk or ride mules up the zig-zag path which appears on the left side of this photo. It is very popular with cruise ships. AIMG_3487

Santorini (Thira), Greece is one of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea. It was named after St. Irene of Thessaloniki who died in 802. To get there by ship, one has to sail through the spectacular caldera (volcanic crater), now filled with sea water, past clifts rising to over 1,000 feet - some with towns on the top. AIMG_3319

Santorini (Thira), Greece is one of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea. It was named after St. Irene of Thessaloniki who died in 802. To get there by ship, one has to sail through the spectacular caldera (volcanic crater), now filled with sea water, past clifts rising to over 1,000 feet - some with towns on the top. AIMG_3302

Santorini, Greece AIMG_3418