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11 Aerial photos from Cyclades:
from: Delos | Insel Aegina | Insel Ikaria | Insel Naxos | Insel Paros | Insel Santorin | Insel Syros |
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The name Santorin was given to the island by the
crusaders. The Greeks themselves call it Island
of Thira. It is one of the most beautiful and
most interesting islands in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Picture taken 27.4.2006 -
aerial photo #0007-0358
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The Cycladic Island of Syros is located 78 nm South-East of Athens. In Byzantine times it became part of the Aegean Empire. Later is was ruled by the Venetians. Notwithstanding their changing rulers the inhabitants of Syros never gave up their Greek language.
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Picture taken 29.4.2006 -
aerial photo #0007-0447
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Yacht haven on Paros. Paros is called Heart of the
Aegean because of its central location.
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Picture taken 27.4.2006 -
aerial photo #0007-0305
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