Viewpoints and Scenic Spots
Explore a collection of maritime beacons and elevated ruins across the Greek islands. This selection features historic fortifications like the 14th-century Byzantine castle on Ios and the Venetian ruins of Skaros and Akrotiri on Santorini. It also highlights architecturally significant lighthouses, including the rock-perched Tourlites in Andros and the southern beacons of Rhodes and Kea. These sites offer strategic perspectives of the Aegean coastline, marking key navigational points used for centuries.
A Firostefani
This village is a perfect place for a walk down its steep streets. You'll be rewarded by nice views of Fira.
B Skaros
Climb this rocky hill which used to be a fortress in the past and enjoy a panoramic view of Santorini and the Aegean Sea.
C Armenistis Lighthouse
Make a detour to this lighthouse for the unique views it offers - it is set in a truly breathtaking landscape.
D Akrotiri Castle
Damaged in the 1956 earthquake, this castle used to be a powerful fort for the Gozzadini family until it fell to the Turks in 1617.
E Prasonisi Lighthouse
Built in 1890, this lighthouse stands at the southernmost point of Rhodes, overlooking the convergence of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.
Paleokastro
A 14th-century Byzantine fortress on Ios, built using marble ruins from an ancient city to guard the sea lanes between Naxos and Amorgos.
G Exomvourgo
Exomvourgo or Exobourgo is a mountain on the island of Tinos. Unlike the other mountains in the Cyclades, it has a rugged appearance and is…
Pharos AGRILIA
Located on the Agrilia promontory near Mytilene, this beacon guides maritime traffic through the narrow strait between Lesbos and the Turkish coast.
Pharos AGRILIA
A maritime beacon on the Agrilia promontory of Lesbos, situated to navigate the strait separating the island from the mainland.
Lighthouse
Located at Cape Korakas on the northern coast of Lesbos, this stone lighthouse was established in 1863 to guide vessels through the Muselim Channel.
Lighthouse
The Plaka Lighthouse sits on the northeastern tip of Lemnos, marking the entrance to the Dardanelles for ships crossing the North Aegean.
Pharos Tourlites
Originally built in 1887 on a solitary rock spire off the coast of Andros, this is Greece's only lighthouse constructed entirely on a rock in the sea.
Pharos Maskoula
A stone lighthouse marking the entrance to the deep natural harbor of Adamantas on the island of Milos.
Tamelos
A 19th-century stone lighthouse situated at the southern tip of Kea, serving as a navigational aid for the Cavo D'Oro passage.
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