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submitted by George Vardas on 06.05.2004

The blue door

Hora is one magnificent photo opportunity with its picturesque laneways, arches and Venetian architecture infused with a traditional Greek island landscape. The covered passageway depicted here is a Venetian concept. Similar passage-arcades under houses can be found in Crete and on Kerkyra where the Venetian influences were just as strong.

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submitted by George Vardas on 03.05.2004

The ruins at Paliohora

The former capital of Kythera, Agios Dimitrios, was sacked by the Ottoman pirate Barbarossa in 1537. It is now known as Paliohora. Several churches, including Agios Antonios which is pictured, remain somewhat intact whilst the surrounding walls and structures have deteriorated with time. This photo was inspired by a photograph taken by the famous Greek photographer, Nikos Desyllas, in his book "The Ionian Islands".

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submitted by George Vardas on 03.05.2004

Raiders' huts

Above Diakofti is located a series of old huts thought to have been used by Arab pirates as bases for raids on passing ships. Note the sunken freighter in the background.

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submitted by George Vardas on 17.05.2004

A view of the castle

The Venetian castle at Hora dominates the town's landscape.

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submitted by George Vardas on 03.05.2004

Kythera airport

A view of the old terminal which served Kythera well until the completion of the modern airport complex

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submitted by George Vardas on 05.10.2005

A walk in Karavas

Karavas is reknown for its springs and leafy surrounds.

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submitted by George Vardas on 04.05.2004

The Lazaretto in Kapsali

Built in 1817, the Lazaretto was originally a hospital. It is today a private residence behind the smaller of the two bays in Kapsali.

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submitted by George Vardas on 02.05.2004

The townsquare at Fratsia

This distinctive, almost art deco building is in the central square of Fratsia

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submitted by George Vardas on 02.05.2004

Agios Nikolaos at Firi Ammos

The small whitewashed chapel of Agios Nikolaos in Firi Ammos near Agia Pelagia provides a striking contrast to the rocky outcrop and blue seas.

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submitted by George Vardas on 03.05.2004

The central arch of the Potamos Bridge

The central arch of the seven arch bridge built by the British in 1825 at Potamos. Note the distinctive decorative motif over the arch which is unique to this bridge.

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submitted by George Vardas on 02.05.2004

Rainforest of Karavas

Karavas is a very luscious, verdant township.

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submitted by George Vardas on 02.05.2004

A scene from Karavas

This scene is near the famous spring of Amir Ali in Karavas

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submitted by George Vardas on 02.05.2004

The orange door

A scene from Aloizianika

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submitted by George Vardas on 01.05.2004

Livadi dawn

A view across the olive groves of Livadi to the famous bridge at dawn

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submitted by George Vardas on 02.05.2004

A clay pot in Avlemonas

Walking back from the Kastro in Avlemonas my eye caught this clay brown pot against a traditional whitewashed background

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submitted by George Vardas on 01.05.2004

The Kastro

A view of the famous belltower of Panagia Myrtidiotissa in the Kastro in black and white

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submitted by George Vardas on 01.05.2004

Paliopoli

The rock formation at Paliopoli as viewed from Kaladi

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submitted by George Vardas on 29.04.2004

The mill

One of the old mills that overlook Livadi - from a bygone era

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submitted by George Vardas on 29.04.2004

The fleet at Diakofti

A flotilla of boats in picturesque Diakofti. I especially love the umbrella.

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submitted by George Vardas on 29.04.2004

Kapsali dreaming

The crystal clear waters of Kapsali are beckoning ...