Modern Landscapes

To get to Kaladi beach you follow the staircase ... almost to the end.

East of Livadi and heading towards Fyri Ammos is located the fortified church of Agios Theologos. Note the parapet which allowed observers to keep a look out for raiders. The church of Agios Theologos commands views of t...

Below the village of Kato Hora is the beach at Limionas. The seaside huts are reputed to have been built by Saracen raiders who used the island as a staging base for raids on passing ships.

In 1985 I walked into the gully below the bridge at Katouni to capture the immense arches. The central arch is 15 metres high.

Tim Severin's boat, The Argo, docked at Kapsali in 1985 during its voyage in retracing the steps of Odysseus

A view of the belltower through the archway at the Kastro

This photo was taken in 1985 as I was walking through Hora

The blue and white striped change room on the beach, with the Peloponesse visible in the distance, caught my eye in beautiful Agia Pelagia

A view of the colourful fishing boats in the smaller of the two Kapsali bays with the Kastro at Hora visible in the background

The contrast of blue and whitewash is highlighted by this staircase at Potamos just up from the town square.

On the way to the famous monastery you come across the hollowed rock which allows cars to pass through.

Mylopotamos, as the name connotes, has an abundance of fresh water. The highlight is the waterfall below the town square.

One of the summer's great luxuries is to enjoy a cappuccino on the beach at Kapsali.

Just before the decent to Kapsali I came across this striking pot on the roadside. The Kastro looms in the background.

Walking along a pathway in the Kastro at Kato Hora nearing sunset

Summer in Hora is marked by the crimson hues of the late afternoon sun, as captured by Esther Calligeros.

The English bridge at Katouni assumes an almost surreal look at sunset

A beachside cottage at Diakofti

One of the the elegant buildings in Hora overlooking the town square

Whilst walking along the narrow alleys of Kato Hora in Mylopotamos I came across this exquisite entrance