This document provides brief descriptions of several locations in Greece, including the islands of Santorini, Mykonos, and Naxos as well as the towns of Molyvos, Monemvassia, and Galaxidi. Santorini is known for its unique volcanic geography and cliffside homes. Mykonos is famous for its beaches, nightlife, and historic windmills. Naxos harbor sits in the main town on the largest Cycladic island known for its diverse economy. The document highlights various landscapes, landmarks, and histories across Greece.

1. Santorini
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20. Mykonos
Historic windmills are the most recognized landmark on this internationally known island. For decades it's sunny beaches and vibrant
night life have drawn tourists.

21. Mykonos

23. Mykonos

24. Santorini
This volcanic island in Cyclades has a unique geography. Small homes are built on the steep edge of the rocks face. Some have
rooms carved out of pumice stone rock left by the volcano. Small family churches are dotted amongst the white homes.

25. Santorini

26. Naxos harbor
This beautiful harbor is in the main town of Naxos. The largest island in the Cyclades it has a diverse
economy and a lively atmosphere year round.

27. Molyvos
This beautiful harbor town is on the island of Lesvos. A medieval castle built by the Byzantines sits atop a small hill
and the town's preservation status ensures the beauty of the natural stone houses.

28. Spetse boats
Colorful fishing boats line up along the quay on the Island of Spetse. Locally these broad boats are known as Kayikis.

29. Monemvassia
This village on the Peloponnese was founded in the 6th century as a refuge from invaders. Over the centuries it was held
by the Byzantines, The Pope, Venetians and then the Ottomans. It was liberated during the Greek War of Independence.

30. Kolymbithres
This sheltered beach on the Island of Paros is known for it's unique rock formations. Time and water has eroded
the rocks to form a cavity that resembles a baptismal font from which the beach took it's name.

31. Green Boat
On any of the hundreds of Greek Islands you can see these fishing boats called kayikis. The vibrant colors of
this boat in Naousa have been sun bleached to soft pastel hues.

32. Safe harbor
This tranquil harbor is in Galaxidi a beautiful old port town in Central Greece. The 18th and 19th centuries
saw great prosperity from shipping and the area has many fine mansions from that era.

33. Nikos
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