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I read with great interest the following post by Independent: Greek Paradise

First of all, I would like to make clear that I agree with the most of the concerns stated in the article. Indeed, due to un-controlled properties development in Greece for many years now, makes very possible the paradise of Cyclades Islands to be destroyed. Off course, following the recent globe financial crisis, the situation now is slightly different. But the problem remains and actually is a complicated problem. Difficult to suggest any particular solution, but we could point some things:

• Any solution should take in to account that the nature of the Greek Islands should be protected by any way. Protection of the physical environment should be a must and not a second priority.
  
• The promotion of the Greek Islands should follow the trend for holidays with ecological concerns and sensitivity.
  
• Greek Islands, and especially the Cyclades Islands are of a unique nature. Any property and construction policy should be restricted such that is for the benefit of all (tourists, developers, locals, goverment) and most importantly to ensure the safety of the nature.
  
• I am suggesting some places to be declared from national organizations (like United Nations, European Union) as protected and to be supervised by local and international authorities.
  

This is just few points that could be a starting point for any possible solution. The problem is serious and we will post any other related posts from local or international mass media. The same applies also for other Greek Islands like Rhodes and Crete.

We will post again soon,
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Santorini: A wonderful island

One of my best destinations in Cyclades Islands is Santorini!

Only the thought that the island is a volcano and its shape is the result of volcanic eruptions is breathtaking.

From the time you reach the island with the ship and you face the steep cliff of various colors, with little white houses and churches with blue domes at the feet of the cliff and at the very edge of its top you understand the uniqueness of the island.

A stroll at the pedestrian alleys will convince you that you had made the right choice when you decide to visit it.

You should not forget to visit the famous villages Oia, with the fantastic sunset and Fira, with the Archaeological Museum.

The beaches, like Kamari, Perissa, Red Beach and Monilithos are very attractive, because of their black sand and deep blue waters.Also a daily trip to the Volcano is strongly recommended!

The island has good connection with Piraeus port with daily ships and with International Airport of Athens El. Venizelos with daily flights. Yeah, its sound easy and is easy indeed!

Santorini recently started being not also a famous summer destination, but also a great place for living all the year! If you are interested to buy a house in Santorini I am sure that you will find the following links useful:

• Properties for sale in Santorini
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• A great offer, a house for sale in Santorini
• Property in Santorini

As you see is not so expensive for finding a house in Santorini!

We will post soon with a slightly different post and we will continue our restaurant.

Milos Restaurants

Well, visiting a Greek Island, definitely you seek to visit its unique beauties, but you also seek to find restaurants for enjoying your summer nights.

In Milos I had the chance to visit some nice restaurants- I will call them tavernas from now on and I would like to share with you my impressions. I start with my favourite one, the "Petrino" at Zefiria.

Zefiria is a village in the mainland of Milos, at the way for the beach of Agia Kiriaki. Is easily approached from the port Adamantas too. Zefiria is not Milos tourist-attraction, but is a very nice and quiet place. Also the restaurant, does not have a great view to the sea as you might looking for, but for me, the fact that I was eating in a quite, small and nice village, was a great feeling. You could visit the attractions over the day or to visit them later :)

Manolis, the owner of the restaurant; a very friendly person together with young Ilias make a wonderful team. The restaurant offers a variety of Greek foods like: Keftedakia (meatballs), Summer varieties like Gemista, Mousakas and many more. In other words, for whatever you will choose to eat there, the food quality is very high and mostly: HOME MADED! This is what does that corner unique. You are for holidays and after all you end up eating just like home! I really enjoyed that feeling! By visiting that taverna you feel more part of the island, and really hosted from its people, instead of just visiting an unknown place where everybody see you as a tourist.

By the way, I really enjoyed tasting simple things at that restaurant like: Pittakia (small cheese pies, a Milos delicatessen), Fried potatoes (yup, just plain potatoes!), Baked Feta (feta; a greek variety of cheese) and Keftedakia (meatballs). Yeah I know, that you might think that I did not eat something very different, but guys, tasting this food at your holidays, when you are sick of eating outside, eating home maded food, makes you very satisfied.

Of course I will come back with more restaurant reviews, but this post is mostly dedicated to that restaurant, that made my summer nights so Greek and so friendly.

And yes, if you plan to buy a house in Milos I am sure that these guys will help you a lot: Properties in Milos

Thanks for reading!
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