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The Ionian Islands are also known as the Heptanisa (seven islands) or the islands of the Ionian Sea.
The clearly defined coastlines of the islands, whose colours vary from emerald and turquoise to a deep indigo blue, are breathtaking.
The history of the Saronic islands is inextricably bound up with the Sea.
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 Greek islands - Saronic gulf - Aegina island - Aegina city.
Greek islands - Saronic gulf - Aegina island - Aegina city.
Saronic gulf - Aegina island - Aegina city.
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 The tour of the 2003 Aegean Masters Meeting in Greece
Approaching the island from the sea provides an unforgettable view.
General information about the Saronic Islands can be obtained in the web site www.tourist-guide.gr
More information about the Aegina island you can find here.
http://aegeanmasters.com/saronic.htm   (1171 words)

  
 Side Trip: Saronic Gulf Islands - New York Times
After 1204 the island was a personal fiefdom of both Venice and Spain; in 1451 it was claimed fully by Venice.
In 455 BC the islanders were forced to migrate from the island, and Aegina never again regained its former power.
In Byzantine times Aegina formed a bishopric with the island of Kea, off the coast of Lavrion.
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The capital of the island is lively Argostoli.
From afar, the island of Serifos appears like a great rock rising out of the sea.
The hora has vast views of the sea and neighboring islands.
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 Saronic Gulf islands in Greece, introduced by Almi Yachts
For the purposes of this directory we include Hydra and Spetses islands and their neighbouring Peloponnese coast in this section, as although they are in a different geographical area - the so called Gulf of Hydra and Argolic Gulf - from a practical sailing point of view they are one and the same thing.
Saronic Gulf islands in Greece, introduced by Almi Yachts
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http://www.almiyachts.com/greek_islands/saronic/saronic.html   (568 words)

  
 Saronic Islands: A complete guide to the islands of the Saronic
The island is also famous from an historical point of view.
The Saronic Gulf islands consist of five islands: Salamina, Egina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses.
The Saronic islands consists of 5 islands which are the closest group to Athens.
http://www.the-greek-islands.biz/saronic-islands.htm   (368 words)

  
 Greek Photo Album:Argosaronic Gulf Photos
The Argosaronic gulf in reality is the combination of the Saronic and the Argolid gulfs.
One report I read says that there are at least 88 islands in the gulf.
Enough water that underground cisterns trapped enough water for the islands to grow substantial populations.
http://members.tripod.com/apollophotos/photos/greece/argo.html   (375 words)

  
 SARONIC GREEK ISLANDS SUGGESTED SAILING ITINERARY, yacht charter vacations in Greece: motor or sailing yachts to ...
SPETSES, is lying at the southern extreme of the Saronic Gulf and is the pine-clad island.
NOTE: Although all information on this website is believed to be correct, it cannot be guaranteed.
The island's history dates back to the 6th century B.C. where evidence of this is given by a Doric temple which was dedicated to the God Apollo.
http://www.yachting-greece.com/saronic.htm   (572 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation in the Saronic Gulf Islands Greece
Main islands in the Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece:
Holiday accommodation in the Saronic Gulf Islands Greece
Holiday Accommodation in the Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece
http://www.holidayaccommodationgreece.com/project/search/Accommodation-Saronic-Gulf.php   (221 words)

  
 Saronic Gulf Islands Tourism - Saronic Gulf Islands Vacation Reviews - Saronic Gulf Islands Vacations - TripAdvisor
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What was your experience with Saronic Gulf Islands?
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 Nafplio Saronic Gulf Islands Greece Holiday Vacation Yacht Charter Sailing Greek Islands
Nafplio Saronic Gulf Islands Greece Holiday Vacation Yacht Charter Sailing Greek Islands
http://www.sailgreeceyachts.com/islands/saronic/nafplio.asp   (164 words)

  
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For those that find themselves on the island the second weekend of September, will enjoy the reenactment of the fall of the Turks Marine Force by the hero Kosmas Barbatsi and will be able to celebrate with the rest of the island.
During the Frankish Rule, the Arabs took over the island and totally depopulated it.
This shows during the revolution against the Turks in 1821 when the residents of Spetses gave most of the ships that were used.
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 Accommodation, Saronic Gulf Islands
Accommodation, Saronic Gulf Islands Vacation in Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece, travel the region and explore all there is to offer.
Vacation in Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece, travel the region and explore all there is to offer.
Saronic Gulf Islands Aegina, Greece > Youth Hostels
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 Saronic Gulf Islands - Wikitravel
The Saronic Gulf Islands lie in the southwestern Aegean Sea in the Saronic Gulf, near southeastern Greece.
The Saronic Gulf is also known as the Gulf of Aegina and contains many islands.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Saronic_Gulf_Islands   (88 words)

  
 Hydra Saronic Gulf Islands Greece Holiday Vacation Yacht Charter Sailing Greek Islands
It has been said that if it was not for the Hydriot fleet and sailors, the War of Independence against the Turks would not have been won.
Hydra Saronic Gulf Islands Greece Holiday Vacation Yacht Charter Sailing Greek Islands
In 1821 it was the first island to pledge its sizable fleet to the Greek cause.
http://www.sailgreeceyachts.com/islands/saronic/hydra.asp   (167 words)

  
 Saronic Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Saronic Islands are so named because they lie in the Saronic Gulf just off the Greek mainland.
The islands of Hydra and Dokos, which lie off the northeast tip of the Peloponnese (technically between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf), are sometimes included as part of the Saronic Islands.
The main inhabited islands of this group are Salamis Island (where the ancient Greek navy defeated the Persians in the Battle of Salamis), Aegina, Angistri, and Poros.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saronic_Islands   (135 words)

  
 Aegean Villas and Holiday Villa Rentals - Rentvillas.com
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This island group includes the Dodecanes, the Cyclades, the Sporades, and the Saronic.
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 Saronic Links Greek islands tourist guide
Saronic Sailing : Thumbnail sketches of all the Saronic islands.
Megalohori : Guide to the capital and on such a small island that's about it.
Aigina : English and greek site with island history, information and some excellent panoramic photos.
http://www.greekisland.co.uk/sites/sitesaronic.htm   (257 words)

  
 Aegean Sea - Free Encyclopedia
In ancient times there were various explanations for the name "Aegean." It was said to have been named after the town of Aegae; Aegea, a queen of the Amazons who died in the sea; and Aegeus, the father of Theseus, who drowned himself in the sea when he thought his son had died.
The Aegean islands can be simply divided into seven groups: the Thracian Sea group, the East Aegean group, the Northern Sporades, the Cyclades, the Saronic Islands, the Dodecanese and Crete.
Many of the Aegean islands, or chains of islands, are actually extensions of the mountains on the mainland.
http://www.wacklepedia.com/a/ae/aegean_sea.html   (289 words)

  
 The Saronic Gulf and Peloponese
The Saronic Gulf islands and the Peloponese coast
Lastly, the fleets of Hydra and Spetses were of key importance in determining the outcome of the War of Independence and both Nafplio and Aegina were at different times the capitals of the newly liberated Greece.
In the Saronic Gulf the yachtsman will come upon the greatest concentration of yachts in Greece.
http://www.odysseysailing.gr/greekislands/saronicos.html   (533 words)

  
 Saronic - Argosaronic Gulf Greek Islands, Athens, the Greek Travel
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Saronic (or Argosaronic) Gulf is set between Attica Prefecture and Peloponnese and is the home for the Saronic Islands.
Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and Salamina (or Salamis) are the main islands of the Saronic Gulf, with Aegina to be once a major rival to Athens, Salamina to be famous for its sea battles, Poros to be the island of Poseidon, Hydra and Spetses to play an important role during the war of independence.
http://www.thegreektravel.com/saronic.html   (219 words)

  
 Saronic Gulf Islands villas, Saronic Gulf Islands holiday villas, villas in Saronic Gulf Islands Greece, Saronic Gulf ...
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Built in the 6th century as tribute to the Greek god of the sea, it commands a fantastic view of the Salonic Gulf.
Named after King Saron of Argos, who, according to myth, drowned in the gulf chasing a deer which had taken to the water to evade the keen hunter.
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 Rhapsody Travel - The saronic gulf islands & east peloponese coast
The saronic gulf islands & east peloponese coast
The island has been inhabited from the Neolithic ages and is considered to be the birthplace of ancient author Aristophanes.
The island was named after the daughter of Aesopos who was abducted by Zeus.
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 Vacation in Greece. Aegina island, Saronic Gulf islands. The most complete tour guide for all Greece. Hotel ...
The Middle Ages also left their mark on Aegina.
This was the capital of the island from the 9
The most important archaeological site lies to the east of the island near Agia Marina, where the temple of Aphaia.
http://www.vacation-greece.com/argosaronicos/aigina   (810 words)

  
 Greek Islands; Angistri or Agistri
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Greece says the rest of the "hilly pine-clad island is largely unspoiled".
As a matter of fact many people spend their entire holidays here and it was because so many people were asking me about it that I finally made this page after sitting on these pictures for over 2 years.
But it's not a horrible place and remember that just 30 years ago he was raving about it and making us feel insignificant because we had never been there.
http://www.greektravel.com/greekislands/angistri   (1599 words)

  
 Greece Tour Trip : maps : Saronic islands
View of Greece »; Maps » Saronic islands
Greece Tour Trip : maps : Saronic islands
http://www.tourtripgreece.gr/view_of_greece/maps.php?area=saronic   (39 words)

  
 Hotels in Hydra island - Saronic Gulf Islands - Greek island hotels - Greek Islands
Hotels in Hydra island - Saronic Gulf Islands - Greek island hotels - Greek Islands
Hydra is an island of leaders and has given birth to 5 Prime Ministers, 1 President of the Democracy, about 50 Political Ministers and an Archbishop.
It is the only one island in Greece and in the European Common Market where there are no cars, except for 3 truks which belong to the municipality and are used for garbage collection.
http://www.angelica.gr   (208 words)

  
 All Saronic gulf islands Greece travel and tourism
All Saronic gulf islands Greece travel and tourism
The Saronic Gulf Islands are situated in the gulf which separates Athens from the Peloponnese, and are the most accessible of all the Greek islands.
The most important archaeological site lies to the east of the island, where the temple of Aphaia, an ancient patroness of Aegina, is situated.
http://www.alltravelgreece.com/Greece/Destination_Guides/Regions/saronic_gulf.htm   (419 words)

  
 Saronic Gulf Islands vacation rentals in Greece, from Greek Rentals
This list of properties is only an introduction to our many and varied private Saronic Gulf Island villas, cottages, and apartments.
Saronic Gulf Islands vacation rentals in Greece, from Greek Rentals
Please also visit our Greece home page, or contact us for information on other properties or for specific requests.
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 ipedia.com: List of islands of Greece Article
This is a list of some of the 3000 islands of Greece:
This is a list of some of the 3000 islands of Greece : Chrysi Crete Dia Euboea Gavdos Koufonisi Ydra Table of contents 1 The Cyclades 2 The Dodecanese Islands 3 The North Aegean Islands 4 The East Aeg...
See also: List of islands in the Mediterranean, List of islands
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 Saronic Gulf
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Besides the main islands, there are also a lot smaller (about 100) islands, uninhabited.
The islands of the Saronic and Argolis Gulf are like priceless gems decorating this area with lavish beauty.
http://www.goldenstarcruises.com/islands/saronic.htm   (104 words)

  
 Skopelos Saronic Gulf Islands Greece Holiday Vacation Yacht Charter Sailing Greek Islands
Skopelos Saronic Gulf Islands Greece Holiday Vacation Yacht Charter Sailing Greek Islands
The capital and main port of the island, also called Skopelos, is on the east coast, and the second port, Loutraki, is on the west.
Only a few miles away from Skiathos, you can sail to the picturesque island of Skopelos.
http://www.yachts.gr/islands/sporades/skopelos.asp   (201 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Saronic Gulf Islands and Kythira: Books: John Fawssett
Amazon.com: Saronic Gulf Islands and Kythira: Books: John Fawssett
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 Euroseas Eurofast1 Catamaran Saronic Islands Transport
We look forward to welcoming you to the Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece!
Servicing the Greek Saronic Gulf Islands of Poros, Hydra and Spetses from Piraeus, Athens
We also offer very attractive discount packages for families and island hoppers.
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 Saronic islands Hotels, Hotel, apartments, studios, Saronic islands Greece, rooms rent
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Saronic islands Hotels, Hotel, apartments, studios, Saronic islands Greece, rooms rent
Find information about Hotels, Apartments, Villas, Studios, in Saronic islands:
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 Villas of Greece: Saronic Islands
This house is located in Sfedouri on the island of Aegina.
Walled for privacy (there is virtually no crime on the island), its many terraces abound in bougainvillea, jasmine, oleander and plumbago.
Houses Villas and Apartments in The Saronic Islands:
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The Saronic Islands have an important history and an interesting tradition of many centuries, as they were inhabited from the prehistoric era, during which they were greatly developed.
The cluster of the Saronic Islands cluster is located in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, which is situated between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the geographical district of the Peloponnese, and comprises of the following exquisite islands: Angistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Spetses and Hydra.
The Macedonians and the Romans conquered the Saronic Islands, while during the Byzantine era pirates were constantly invading the islands.
http://www.united-hellas.com/tourism/saronic   (165 words)

  
 Saronic Gulf Islands : Introduction Frommers.com
The island has been declared a national monument from which cars have been banished.
The website www.saronicnet.com is a useful resource for all the islands.
Despite the hydrofoils that link Hydra with other islands and the mainland, the island maintains a resolute individuality.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/saronicgulfislands/1620010001.html   (576 words)

  
 Saronic Gulf Islands
Spetses is an island with great history and the privilege of National recognition for it's vital role during the Greek revolution against the Ottoman Empire.
Agia Marina, Marathona, Souvala and Perdika are some of the wonderful beaches on the island.
Nicholas, where on April 3, 1821, the locals took the oath "Freedom Or Death" and joined the revolution.
http://www.mcm.aueb.gr/ment/spetses/Koutsompogera-Manolopoulou/saronic.htm   (665 words)

  
 Greece: Saronic Gulf Islands
Hydra is the most famous island of Saronic Gulf.
A group of small islands (Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses) in Saronic Gulf, in the south of Attica:
Spetses is the farthest of all the Saronic islands.
http://www.caroun.com/Countries/Europe/Greece/01-Saronic.html   (192 words)

  
 Saronic
The Saronic Islands And The Coast Of Peloponnese
The islands of the Saronic Gulf are among the Athenian's favourite summer resorts, since they are but a short distance from the capital.
Each of the islands has its own special personality and charm.
http://www.goldensails.com/saronic.htm   (91 words)

  
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Greece Sailing Routes» Cyclades Islands -Saronic Islands
Photo of "Sea on Mykonos island": © United On Line S.A.
The Sail Greece Charter Yacht Companythat your yacht cruise to the Greek Islands will be the most unforgettable holiday you have ever had.
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 HiT360.COM Travel SARONIC ISLANDS Greece Hotel - SARONIC ISLANDS Hotel - SARONIC ISLANDS Holiday & Travel Guide
Frequent cruisers are organized to tour the islands, some of the islands can also be reached from Peloponnese.
Getting to the islands is very easy from Piraeus since it has ferries that travel back and forth everyday, and for those who have their own sailing vessel can tour all the islands since they are so close.
The islands of Argosaroniko, named thus since they are so close to Athens, complete one of the most tempting propositions for quick holidays especially on weekends, without that meaning that the islands don’t offer the possibility for unforgettable holidays.
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 Greek Map of Saronic Islands, Egina, Poros, Kithira,
Greek Map of Saronic Islands, Egina, Poros, Kithira,
http://www.travel-info.gr/Travel/Maps/Map_Saronic_Islands.htm   (8 words)

  
 Aegina,Sailing Greek islands, in Saronic Gulf
- The closet island as you depart from Kalamaki marina and is usually the first or last stop of your trip if you are sailing the Saronic Gulf.
Fyly Yachting is offering sailing yachts for charter form our base in Athens for your sailing in Greek Saronic islands.
This area is not well sheltered but if the weather is calm it is a nice area to moor in.
http://www.fyly.gr/Map/Saronic_gulf/Aegina/aegina.html   (253 words)

  
 Hydra - Poros, Saronic Islands
Both Islands together with Spetses belong to the Saronic Gulf Islands.
This is the only way to visit both islands the same day!
Days cruise to the islands of Poros, first and then to Hydra.
http://greekislandspetses.gr/hydra&Poros.htm   (75 words)

  
 ----- Poros of the Saronic Isles -----
A volcanic island, formed through the union of two smaller islands, Kalouria and Sphaeria.
It was also a refuge for the shipwrecked and persecuted.
The sanctuary in situated, like so many ancient temples, amidst the most beautiful setting on the island.
http://www.dilos.com/region/attica/poros.html   (231 words)

  
 Saronic accommodation : Saronic islands, Greece - clickhere.gr
Saronic accommodation : Saronic islands, Greece - clickhere.gr
The "Aktaion Hotel" is located in Skala on Agistri island.
In the Northern part of Aegina island, you will find the newly-built, modern hotel "Irides".
http://www.clickhere.gr/hotels-greece/hotels_greece_en.asp?HOTEL_RGN_ID=2   (1079 words)

  
 Saronic Islands Yacht Charter Greece Sailing Bareboats Crewed Yacht Charters - Pelagos Yachting
Saronic Islands Yacht Charter Greece Sailing Bareboats Crewed Yacht Charters - Pelagos Yachting
From our base at Athens' Kalamaki Marina, charterers can choose the relaxed sailing of the Saronic Gulf and its islands and then on to the Peloponnesian coast or the more challenging conditions of the Cyclades, considered to be the most "Greek" of the Greek isles.
The wellspring of civilization, the crown jewel of the Mediterranean, and a perfect spot to begin a sailing adventure that continues the tradition of thousands of years of sailing in the Aegean.
http://www.pelagos.gr/Saronic.asp   (296 words)

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