Possidi: The majestic sandbank of Halkidiki, Greece
Enjoy a drone flight over this sandbank trademark of Halkidiki, Possidi. The unique morphology of the ever-changing shape of the sandbank allows swimmers to always bathe in calm waters. On one side there are waves while on the other there is calmness. Overnight beach parties are organized in the area by the nearby campus camp. Enjoy!
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Drone explores massive fairytale castle in Greece
Enjoy a flight over the Castle of Fairytales in Kiparissia, Greece. It was built by a doctor, Haralampos Fournarakis, at his birthplace, in order to promote his village. The results are dubious.
The writings on the castle state: "Measure the man not by his money, nor his knowledge, but by the amount of happiness he gives to his fellow human beings".
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Ancient sunken city in Greece captured by drone
Enjoy a flight over the immersive Sunken City - the "Atlantis" of Argolida, situated close to the coast of ancient Epidaurus in Greece. Walls, foundations of buildings, amphorae of huge dimensions and paved sections are sunken just meters below sea level, and only few meters from the shore. How cool is that?
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Drone captures Europe's largest palm tree forest in Vai, Crete
According to a tradition of the area, the Vai palm tree was created when Arab pirates arrived in the area with their boats, ate the dough they had brought with them from North Africa and threw the pits into the soil.
The Palm Tree counts over 5,000 palms. At the end there is an exotic beach with turquoise waters, fine sand and pebbles. All this combined with the palm trees give visitors the impression that they are on an exotic beach.
Enjoy the flight!
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Συγκλονιστικό βίντεο: Όλα τα ονόματα των δολοφονηθέντων αμάχων (Δίστομο 1944)
Μια θλιβερή πτήση πάνω από έναν τόπο ανείπωτης θηρίωδιας, που αποτελεί μια από τις πιο σκοτεινές σελίδες του Β΄ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου στην Ελλάδα. Πετάμε πάνω από τον λόφο όπου δολοφονήθηκαν 218 άμαχοι, στο Δίστομο Φωκίδας από τις δυνάμεις των Γερμανών Ναζί στις 10/06/1944. Ακολουθούν αναλυτικά τα γεγονότα:
Στις 10 Ιουνίου του 1944 ο εικοσιεξάχρονος τότε Φριτς Λάουτενμπαχ, λοχαγός των SS του 2ου λόχου του 1ου τάγματος του 7ου τεθωρακισμένου συντάγματος της αστυνομίας SS, έλαβε διαταγή να μετακινήσει το λόχο του από τη Λειβαδιά προς τα χωριά Δίστομο, Στείρι και Κυριάκι με σκοπό τον εντοπισμό ανταρτών στη δυτική πλευρά του Ελικώνα. Σα δόλωμα οι Γερμανοί είχαν δύο επιταγμένα Ελληνικά φορτηγά γεμάτα με άνδρες των SS μεταμφιεσμένους σε χωρικούς, που προπορεύονταν της κύριας φάλαγγας. Ταυτόχρονα ο 10ος και 11ος λόχος του 3ου τάγματος από την Άμφισσα κατευθύνονταν προς το Δίστομο για να συναντήσουν το 2ο λόχο. Οι τρεις λόχοι συναντήθηκαν χωρίς να έχουν εντοπίσει αντάρτες εκτός από 18 παιδιά που κρύβονταν σε γύρω στάνες. Έξι από τα παιδιά που προσπάθησαν να δραπετεύσουν εκτελέστηκαν. Οι Γερμανοί μπήκαν στο Δίστομο και εκφοβίζοντας τους χωρικούς έμαθαν ότι υπήρχαν αντάρτες στο Στείρι. Ο 2ος λόχος κατευθύνθηκε προς τα εκεί και στη θέση Λιθαράκι, περιοχή του Στειρίου, έπεσε σε ενέδρα ανταρτών του 11ου λόχου του 3ου τάγματος του 34ου συντάγματος του ΕΛΑΣ. Η μάχη του Στειρίου ήταν σκληρή και κράτησε περίπου μέχρι τις δύο το μεσημέρι αναγκάζοντας τους Γερμανούς σε οπισθοχώρηση.
Αν και από το χωριό Δίστομο τα Γερμανικά στρατεύματα δε δέχθηκαν κάποια πρόκληση (παρόλο που μεταπολεμικά το ισχυρίστηκαν οι Γερμανοί κατηγορούμενοι της σφαγής), για λόγους αντεκδίκησης ο 2ος λόχος του 8ου Συντάγματος της 4ης Αστυνομικής Τεθωρακισμένης Μεραρχίας Γρεναδιέρων των Ες Ες άρχισε τη σφαγή όσων κατοίκων έβρισκαν στο χωριό. Η μανία τους ήταν τόσο μεγάλη, ώστε δεν ξεχώριζαν από το μακελειό ούτε τα γυναικόπαιδα ούτε τους ηλικιωμένους. Τον ιερέα του χωριού τον αποκεφάλισαν, βρέφη εκτελέστηκαν και γυναίκες βιάστηκαν πριν θανατωθούν. Η σφαγή σταμάτησε μόνον όταν νύχτωσε και αναγκάστηκαν να επιστρέψουν στη Λειβαδιά, αφού πρώτα έκαψαν τα σπίτια του χωριού. Οι εκτελέσεις συνεχίστηκαν και κατά την επιστροφή των Γερμανών στη βάση τους, καθώς σκότωναν όποιον άμαχο έβρισκαν στο δρόμο τους. Οι νεκροί του Δίστομου έφτασαν τους 228, εκ των οποίων οι 117 γυναίκες και οι 111 άντρες, ανάμεσά τους 53 παιδιά κάτω των 16 χρόνων. Η μαρτυρία του απεσταλμένου του Διεθνούς Ερυθρού Σταυρού Eλβετού George Wehrly ο οποίος έφτασε στο Δίστομο μετά λίγες μέρες μιλάει για 600 νεκρούς στην ευρύτερη περιοχή, με πτώματα να κρέμονται ακόμα και από δέντρα περιμετρικά του δρόμου που οδηγεί στο χωριό.
Στις 24 Ιουνίου 1944, οι Γερμανοί επανήλθαν και έκαψαν τα σπίτια και τις θημωνιές στα αλώνια του Στειρίου, χωρίς ανθρώπινες απώλειες αφού οι κάτοικοί του είχαν προλάβει να κρυφτούν σε γειτονικές του χωριού δύσβατες περιοχές
Ο λοχαγός των SS Φριτς Λάουτενμπαχ (Fritz Lautenbach) είναι ο άνθρωπος που εκτέλεσε την εντολή για τη σφαγή του Διστόμου, ο οποίος και μετά το τέλος της συνέταξε ψευδή αναφορά που ανέφερε ότι οι άνδρες του δέχθηκαν επίθεση "με όλμους, αυτόματα όπλα και τουφέκια από τη μεριά του Διστόμου". Η αναφορά του Lautenbach αμφισβητήθηκε αμέσως καθώς ο Georg Koch, πράκτορας της μυστικής υπηρεσίας, o οποίος συνόδευε επίσης το τάγμα, υπέβαλλε ξεχωριστή αναφορά κατά την οποία βεβαίωσε ότι το τάγμα στην πραγματικότητα έπεσε σε ενέδρα πολλά μίλια έξω από το Δίστομο. Ο Koch προσθέτει επίσης ότι μόνο αφού το τάγμα είχε αποτελεσματικά απωθήσει τους "αντάρτες", έκανε μεταβολή προς το Δίστομο για να διεκπεραιώσει τη σφαγή.
Στην ανάκριση που ακολούθησε, ο Λάουτενμπαχ υπερασπίστηκε τις επιλογές του λέγοντας ότι προτίμησε συνειδητά να ακολουθήσει το πνεύμα των διαταγών, παρά το γράμμα. Επίσης, δήλωσε ότι γνώριζε πως η επιλογή του μπορούσε να θεωρηθεί ανυποταξία, ωστόσο ήλπιζε να εγκριθεί εκ των υστέρων, βάσει των ανθρωπιστικών και στρατιωτικών ιδανικών.Σημειώνεται ότι στο στρατοδικείο που ακολούθησε, δεν κλήθηκε κανένας Έλληνας μάρτυρας.
Ένας από τους επικεφαλής που θεωρήθηκε επίσης υπεύθυνος για τη σφαγή στο Δίστομο, ο Χανς Τσάμπελ (en:Hans Zampel), μετά το τέλος του πολέμου συνελήφθη στη Γαλλία και εκδόθηκε στην Ελλάδα. Στην πορεία ζητήθηκε η μεταφορά του στη Γερμανία για τις εκεί έρευνες όπου και παρέμεινε. Σύμφωνα με κάποιες πληροφορίες ζει ως σήμερα ελεύθερος.
Μέλη του ίδιου συντάγματος είχαν πραγματοποιήσει ένα μήνα μόλις πριν, τη Σφαγή της Κλεισούρας με 273 αμάχους νεκρούς ανάμεσα τους παιδιά και βρέφη.
«Αντίκρισα στη μέση του σπιτιού την αδελφή μου ανάσκελα, γυμνή από τη μέση και κάτω. Το φουστάνι της ήταν γυρισμένο προς τα πάνω και σκέπαζε το σχισμένο και κομματιασμένο στήθος της, το πρόσωπό της ήταν παραμορφωμένο, όλο το σώμα της κατακομματιασμένο. Μα το χειρότερο και φρικαλεότερο θέαμα ήταν, όταν από τη στάση του σώματός της κατάλαβα ότι οι Γερμανοί είχαν βιάσει το άψυχο κορμί της. Δίπλα της βρισκόταν το τεσσάρων μηνών κοριτσάκι της λογχισμένο, με σπασμένο το κεφαλάκι του, και στο στόμα του είχε τη ρώγα του στήθους της μάνας του που είχαν κόψει εκείνοι οι κανίβαλοι. Το άλλο κοριτσάκι της, η 6χρονη Ελένη, βρισκόταν στο κατώφλι του σπιτιού μέσα σε μια λίμνη αίματος με βγαλμένα τα σπλάχνα του. Το είχαν ξεκοιλιάσει με μαχαίρι. Το αγόρι της, ο 3χρονος Γιάννης, το βρήκα νεκρό στην αυλή με λιωμένο κεφάλι».
— Αφήγηση επιζώντων της σφαγής
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Drone footage of world famous Voidokilia Beach in Messinia, Greece
Enjoy this stunning drone footage of the beautiful Voidokilia Beach, the old castle of Navarino, Glossa Beach and the Cave of Nestor in Messinia, Greece. Rest your eyes on this breathtaking view!
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Secret unknown paradise island in Greece
Enjoy a flight over a secret unknown paradise island. We refer to the island of Sfakteria near Pylos, with its turqoise crystal clear water with shallow sandy beached and a beautiful shipwreck. The island also has excellent, tropical-style beaches and borders Golden Coast (Vivari) and Gialova lagoon in Messinia.
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Drone view of Porto Heli, a picturesque town in Greece
The town of Peloponnese has everything, including beaches with crystal clear waters surrounded by the blessed landscape of the Mediterranean. It has a luxurious atmosphere with tasteful villas and famous luxury resorts. Get ready to enjoy the good life!
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Epic drone view of a dangerous, hollow mountain in Greece
The sign reads: "Caution! Danger! Invisible ditches" and this means that one step can be ... fatal.
We fly over the mountain of Attica which ... it is better to see it only from above as the walk in it is extremely dangerous. The depth of the main well reaches 100 meters!
At the beginning and until the middle of the last century, an extremely precious metal, iron, was produced in this place.
We read about it in "urbanspeleology.blogspot.com": The Italian-made iron mines of Grammatikos belonged to the Soutsos family, while the testimony of a local elderly man also tells us about an English company. They started operating around 1880 with endless length galleries on various levels, deep vertical wells, bridges, while the network of the railway line that started from the site, reached -according to different sources- to Ramnounta, Sesi or Limniona. transporting the ore to the ships.
The systematic operation of the facilities must have been abandoned around 1920, as their operation was deemed unprofitable. According to others, they operated until 1930, while the locals say that in the years of occupation (1940) people and property fled the railway line, except for ore. Therefore, according to the testimonies, the mines may have been used occasionally during the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, while they operated regularly in the 1910s, which is confirmed by inscriptions engraved on the bottom of a large well of the facility, which proves the presence of people there. certainly until 1914 ".
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Drone captures exotic, guitar-shaped island in Greece
We fly over the strange and magical island that looks like a guitar, which the legendary "Beatles" band wanted to buy. It is called Agia Triada and is located near Eretria, one hour from Athens, Greece.
It has amazing beaches, one on the eastern side with turquoise waters and one dolphin statue and one on the west side where a large sandy bank is sinking and re-emerging due to the tidal effect of Euripus and forms small islands which in the afternoon are submerged under the waters of the South Evoikos.
The area is a real exotic corner, very close to Athens. Many know Eretria, but few know this hidden corner, a breath away from Eretria.
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Drone captures tropical paradise of Petalioi, Greece
Enjoy an enchanting flight over the South Evian Paradise, just 2 hours from Athens, Petalios. Petalioi is an island complex located in the southern Evoikos bay. The cluster includes 10 islands which are all uninhabited. In the near past, however, a small population maintained the Megalonissos and Hersonissos, which are the largest islands in the cluster. The other islands of the complex are Avgo, Lamperousa, Flower, Makronissi, Pontikonos, Prasos, Tragos and Fakti. The total area of the complex is about 22.5 square kilometers. The islets enchant with the multicolored water and the exotic beaches that do not remind the other beaches of the southern Euboic area.
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This little piece of Paradise is only 40 mins from Athens, Greece
Did you know that in about 40 minutes from the center of Athens there is a unique place.
A sunken boat, a lonely island with a small church like it is from postcards and turquoise waters that look like a painting, compose this little piece of paradise on the outskirts of Athens.
We fly over Vravrona, Attica, south of Artemis, a place that in ancient times was a pole of attraction, which is why the Temple of Artemis was built there.
A few words about the area:
Vravrona is an important archeological site of Attica, known for the temple of Artemis that has given its name to the modern municipality of eastern Attica, but also to the neighboring coastal settlement of Loutsa (current name Artemis). It was built in a creek on the shores of the South Evian Gulf, near the current settlement of Loutsa. It was first inhabited from the Neolithic era. In the time of Theseus (Bronze Age) Vravrona was one of the 20 municipalities that united and formed the later Athenian state. Gradually, Bravrona became a place of worship for Artemis and a temple dedicated to her was built. According to legend during the Trojan campaign, the goddess Artemis demanded the sacrifice of Iphigenia to let the Mycenaean fleet sail to Troy. At the time of the sacrifice, Artemis saved Iphigenia and transported her to the land of the Bulls on the shores of the Black Sea. Iphigenia returned from there to Greece with the help of her brother Orestes. According to a variation of the myth conveyed by Euripides, Iphigenia on her return arrived in the area of Vravrona and became a priestess of Artemis.
The cult of Artemis in the area of Vravrona seems to have started in the 8th century BC, while the temple was built in the 6th century BC. In the following years there was a significant expansion of the place of worship. This extension of the prehistoric Bravrona took place in the times after the Mycenaean era and probably during the Geometric times. Among the ancient writers, Herodotus, Euphoria and Nonnus place Vravrona near the sea. Gradually, however, after the Athenian wars with the Macedonians, the area began to decline and seems to have been abandoned in the 2nd century BC, probably after floods. In fact, three centuries later, the traveler Pausanias mentions almost nothing about the region of Vravrona, except the myth mentioned by Euripides about the return of Iphigenia. The last references of the ancient place name "Vravron" are found during the Byzantine times in the grammar Theognostos (9th century AD) and in the dictionary of Souda (10th century AD)
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Drone captures totally unique phenomena from hidden Greek beach
We fly over a special beach in the area of Methoni, Messinia, surrounded by many strange and oddevents.
It is very similar in shape and layout to the famous Voidokilia, however, although it communicates with the sea through a narrow channel, it is ugly in color (brown) and insignificant, as few people know it and we present it for the first time right here.
There is a strange marking on the left side of stones (probably of human origin) along with the initials "A.U.T.". The significance of all this is unknown.
The origin of its name: "The lake of Papa".
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Lonely lighthouse island in Greece seen from drone
Beautiful footage from Greece emerges as drone footage capture a lighthouse. This isolated lighthouse protects ships on their way too and from Zante in Greece. Built over 100 years ago, it still stands against the waves. The majestic drone footage adds beauty and elegance to the video, making travel lovers and viewers everywhere amazed at the beautiful lighthouse! The soft music in the background only adds to the intense immersion that this video puts you through. It truly is magnificent!
Doesn't this footage just make you want to travel and see the world? It shows that there is beauty all around the world and that we should expand our horizons more, seeking adventure. It also shows how much fun and useful a drone can be when used properly in the right hands. We knew Greece was beautiful, but this video shows that it truly is amazing!
Drones have become so popular in everyday society that they are essentially a trademark for any kind of travel video. In fact, many people buy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Toys-Games-Hobby-RC-Quadcopters-Multirotors/zgbs/toys-and-games/11608080011?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=rumble07-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1ffe5f1c0ea919b56fd61b849257705c&camp=1789&creative=9325">drones on Amazon</a> to film these kind of videos.
What are some of your best travel destinations? Let us know in the comments!
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Sensational drone footage captures ancient Kallithea Springs in Greece
Kalithea Springs or Kalithea Therme is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in Rhodes with its’ spa known from ancient times (7th century B.C.) to have therapeutic properties.
Built on a picturesque anchorage surrounded by stunning gardens and decorated with pebble mosaics, the monument was designed in 1930 by the Italian architect Pietro Lombardi who skillfully created an environment of unsurpassed beauty. In fact the picturesque monument has attracted even the attention of Hollywood with several international and Greek movies being filmed in Kallithea.
Nowadays, the recently renovated Kallithea springs provides the ultimate hideaway for travelers with an array of options to choose from. Crystal clear waters make swimming a real pleasure while the diving school available offers lessons and equipment to hire to explore the magical underwater sea world. The in-house cafeteria placed on the beachfront is the perfect spot to relax and watch the magnificent sunset accompanied by the sounds of popular lounge music.
Since Kallithea Springs’ recent renovation the monument has become an extremely popular place to host a dream come true wedding or event. Our two five star hotels, the Elysium resort & Spa and the Rodos Palladium Leisure and Wellness, are just around the corner having organized several events at Kallithea in the past so it is a fact that we have the experience and resources required to flawlessly put together any event that you may have in mind.
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Drone footage captures incredible "blue lake" of Greece
Enjoy a flight over a place that looks like it was hand-painted by an artist. On the fringes of Greece, where one gazes at Turkey in a short distance, is this terrestrial, untouched paradise of Kassonisi of Samos. Access is possible either by boat or by a difficult path, but the effort is definitely worth it!
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Drone footage magnificently captures picturesque town in Greece
Enjoy an enchanting flight over Tolo, Greece, with its endless beaches. Tolo (formerly Toulon, Minoa) is a village in the prefecture of Argolis, built along a long beach on the coast of the Argolic Gulf. Its long beach, combined with the three islands that surround it and create a safe haven for boats, has made it one of the most popular summer destinations.
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Castle Of Parga Stands Proud Against The Sands Of Time
This is the castle of Parga, a castle that was built nearly a thousand years ago to protect the town of Parga from potential invaders. Parga is located in the northwestern area of Greece along the Ionian coast. Because of Parga’s close proximity to the Ionian Sea, Parga was vulnerable to attacks from pirates. The castle was damaged several times throughout the course of history by invaders from other countries as well as pirates.
The first repair of the castle of Parga happened in the 13th century. This repair wasn’t so much because of an attack. This was simply because the Venetians were gaining more control of the surrounding area and they wanted to make the castle more powerful and durable.
The second repair of the castle of Parga occurred in 1572. The castle was subject to several attacks before the repair of the castle. The first time the castle was damaged was in the 15th century, when the castle was under control by the Ottoman Empire. Nearly 100 years later, Hayreddin Barbarossa (also known as “Red Beard”) attacked the already damaged castle, causing significant damage.
The Venetians wanted to repair the castle of Parga after Red Beard’s attack, but the castle was attacked again by the Ottoman Empire in 1572. After this event, the castle was repaired once again. This time, the repair was very successful. The Castle of Parga would continue to last for hundreds of years.
The castle of <a href="https://rumble.com/v31wo2-holiday-at-parga-greece.html" target="_blank">Parga</a> was eventually sold along with the rest of Parga to Ali Pasha of Ioannina in the early 19th century. Shortly before then, Parga had been taken over by France. The population of Parga was not happy with the French rule, which led to the selling of Parga to Ali Pasha by the British.
The castle of Parga still stands to this day as an artifact of Greek history. It provides an amazing view over the town of Parga and the Ionian coast. The castle is also an amazing example of Venetian architecture. There is a secret path built inside that leads to the sea, which could be a great place to go for a walk. If you don’t want to go for a walk, there are several different attractions inside of the castle. You can visit the jails, warehouses, and other areas where supplies were stored such as guns.
The <a href="https://rumble.com/v3279z-view-of-neuschwanstein-castle.-bavaria..html" target="_blank">castle</a> of Parga is now open for tourist visits! A cafeteria was built inside of the castle to provide food to tourists. What could be better than visiting such an interesting piece of history while also being able to enjoy delicious Greek cuisine? The castle of Parga also has a gift shop, so you can take a piece of history with you wherever you go.
The castle of Parga is a great place to visit on your next tour of Greece. It is a castle that has stood the test of time and protected Parga for hundreds of years, and is now a timeless piece of history with an amazing view both inside and out.
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Secret Greek island only has one exotic beach
Are we flying over the Caribbean? No, we are in Sapienza, Messinia, southwest of Methoni. It's an island exotic and unique in many ways.
Sapienza is the second largest island of the Messinian Oinousses after Schiza. It is located off the southwest coast of Messinia, opposite Methoni and is a verdant island with rare flora. It has an area of 9 sq.km. and according to the 2001 census, it has a population of 7 inhabitants. Administratively it belongs to the Municipality of Pylos - Nestoros, while in the period 1999 -2010 it belonged to the Municipality of Methoni. Southwest of Sapienza is the deepest point of the Mediterranean, known as the moat or well of Oinousses, with a depth of 5,121m. The highest point of the island is 219m. Access to the island is made by tourist boats departing from Methoni.
Sapienza is located on the important sea route that connects Italy with the Middle East. There have been several shipwrecks on its shores, some of which carried particularly significant cargo, of great value today for archeology. One of the wrecks contained the columns from the large peristyle that Herod had built in Caesarea, Palestine in the 1st century AD. century, while another contained important Roman sarcophagi.
In the southern part of the island there is a lighthouse built in 1885. It has a height of 8 meters and a focal height of 110 meters. The lighthouse was built at the request of Queen Victoria of England. Today it is electrified with photovoltaic systems.
Sapienza has a beach in its northern part, opposite Methoni, which is called Ammos.
The name Sapienza is of Italian origin and means wisdom. From 1209 the island came under the control of the Venetians as well as the entire southern coastline of Messinia. During the 3rd Venetian-Turkish War it was an anchorage of the Turkish and Venetian fleets.
After the liberation of Greece, it became Greek territory. However, it was challenged by England during the Parkerians, when the relations between Greece and England became tense. England claimed the island during this period as part of the Ionian Islands, which belonged to it at the time. The island has remained almost uninhabited in recent decades but showing a very small population in recent censuses.
The island includes rare evergreen forests. Shrubs of Mediterranean plants, such as arbutus or spruce in Sapienza are found in tree
form and form a dense forest. An area of 240 acres of the Sapienza forest has been officially declared a natural monument.
The island is home to a significant population of Cretan chamois, known as kri-kri.
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Drone captures submerged ancient city in Greece
Enjoy a magnificent flight from the "Blue Lagoon" of Corinth, just east of Corfos, with a beach that impresses with the exotic color of its waters. Apart from the rocks, these shades are also due to human activity, as the Mycenaean city of Kalamianos, which has been immersed for the most part, is at the site. On these ruins of the city, white sand has created a paradise of beauty that we enjoy today. Access is from an adjacent dirt road and little walking or by boat. Enjoy the flight and cool off!
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Drone view of picturesque Nafplio, Greece and its cactus forest
Did you know that there is a place in Greece where there are countless natural Greek cacti (prickly pears) and they create a setting reminiscent of far-west and all this next to a very popular and picturesque city?
We fly over the hill of Arvanitia, in Nafplio, where nature has created this incredible scene.
A vast forest of prickly pears creates in Greek standards a setting with cacti that we see only in foreign deserts.
This peculiar "forest" is located inside the castle of Akronafplia and is surrounded by sea.
The steep cliffs full of prickly pears hang almost vertically and end up in the sea.
At sea level there is an amazing walk, the so-called "Arvanitia Tour", where visitors walk on a paved path by the sea under the shade of this peculiar cactus forest. In fact, they have left their "mark" on many of them, engraving on them names and dates. Definitely worth a visit. Enjoy the flight!
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Drone footage captures exotic turquoise islands in Halkidiki, Greece
Enjoy a flight over the islands of Peristeri and Elia, which are a breath away from the second leg of Halkidiki, at the height of Vourvourou. They are a beautiful island complex with turquoise waters, ideal for swimming, double beaches and small "blue lakes" that will impress even the most demanding visitor. With the tourist development of Sithonia and especially of Vourvourou, these little "paradises" are becoming more and more popular and easily visited.
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Drone footage captures ancient port in Greek islands
Check out this unique flight in history and time. We fly over the port of Ancient Anthidona, the ancient city with a blossoming market, the port of the ancient city of Thebes where 100 triremes were built following the resolution of Thebes. The best-preserved ancient harbor of Greece, where parts of it are out of water, while the ancient harbors are today sunken due to the rise of sea level.
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Drone captures most exotic sheepfold in world
Enjoy this drone footage over a beautiful, exotic beach in the Nimborio area of Evia, which is only 40 minutes (by sea) or about 2 hours (by road) from Athens.
The place is incredibly gifted. A windless, large, deep cove with shallow sand throughout its depth that deepens smoothly, with a rich seabed of sea anemones that hide when facing humans and many species of fish such as red mullet and tongues.
The beach is enjoyed by sheep, not people. Instead of sunbeds, there are drywalls and trees for these nice four-legged animals to sit under.
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Magnesite: The unknown "gold" that looks like ...snow. Used in the construction of airplanes
Did you know that in Greece, in only two areas (in Northern Evia and in the area of Gerakini near Thessaloniki) there is a rock that looks like snow and is pure "gold" for the economy and industry?
We fly over North Evia, to a mountain that resembles fresh snow but is… white stone.
White stone or magnesite is white, relatively soft, absorbent and chemically inert. It is used as a raw material for the production of magnesium.
Magnesium is a metal used in the manufacture of light alloys for aircraft fuselages, jet engine components, missiles and missiles, cameras and optical instruments. As magnesium burns with a surprisingly bright white light, it is used in fireworks and other forms of pyrotechnics, such as flares.
In industries such as:
In the steel industry, in the industry of sulfuric acid, sugar, fertilizers, glass, pharmaceuticals and pesticides. As a filler in the production of paints, paper, plastics and tires.
In the production of refractory materials and special refractories such as:
Chromium-magnesiums with the addition of refractory chromite (Cr2O3 + Al2O3 57% and Cr2O3 30%). These refractories are widely used in the lining of interior surfaces of ovens.
In metallurgy, especially in the production of industrial alloys:
Electronic metals with 90% Mg and 10% Al, Zn, Mn and other elements
Magnolia with 10-30% Al and 90-70% Mg
Duralumin with 0.5-2% Mg and the rest Al and a little Si
In the neutralization or retention of pollutants
Caustic magnesium is used as a raw material for the manufacture of refractories. It is also used in the chemical industry, as a chemical accelerator, in the manufacture of tires, in piping, in agriculture as a soil improver, in the production of animal feed and fertilizers, in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and as a fire retardant in cables and electrical appliances. At the same time, it has many applications in environmental technology, such as in the removal of heavy metals, in the management - inactivation of industrial waste and acid effluents, in the stabilization of solid waste and in the treatment of contaminated soils with heavy metals.
Bipolar magnesia is considered to be highly refractory and is mainly used in the manufacture of refractory bricks. It is also used as an insulating material for tubular resistors, in magnesium phosphate cements and in cable insulation.
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