Just a few snaps of us finding, and enjoying a beach swing! No idea of the name of the beach as I am a crappy blogger sometimes!! Yes we are apparently fully grown adults – but hey! Who can resist a swing! Look at the sheer joy on his little face! Priceless!
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Cave church and blue water
Meandering back from Aliki quarry and I can’t help but be drawn into the stunning blue waters around the island. All Greek islands have this intense, utterly stunning blue waters that seem almost fake. If only I could bottle that colour, warmth and smell for use on wintery days back in the UK. The localContinue reading “Cave church and blue water”
Aliki quarries
After the refreshing dip at Giola lagoon we head to Aliki ancient marble quarry. They are the partially submerged ruins of a white marble quarry used in ancient Greece for over 1,200 years. White marble was a sought after commodity in ancient Greece as it was considered purer and more desirable for building temples andContinue reading “Aliki quarries”
Giola lagoon
Giola lagoon is the next stop on our Thassos sight seeing tour and this gorgeous national swimming spot is a popular place. Get there early or you will have to fight with scores of Instagrammers! This beautiful multi coloured pool is fed by the ocean and waves often crash over into the water, swishing awayContinue reading “Giola lagoon”
Mountains and Marble
Today is a day of contrasts. First up we’re heading up Mount Ypsarion. The green mountain covered with pine trees sets the backdrop for the white sandy island. The highest peak of the mountain is about 1,208m above sea level and it is very breezy! Then from the heady heights to the balmy delights ofContinue reading “Mountains and Marble”
Tiny Thassos
September saw us heading to a new Greek island. This time it’s Thassos, not one of the better known islands. Coming up to the end of the season meant it was quieter which we love ❤️ You just have to take a gamble in the weather holding but it was perfect for the whole week.Continue reading “Tiny Thassos”
Perast and power boating
The last trip of our Montenegrin adventure is the pretty town of Perast in the Bay of Kotor. It is a small settlement of less than 300 people. The first mention of Perast is around 1336 as a small fishing village. It expanded over the centuries to include Baroque palaces, many churches and a maritimeContinue reading “Perast and power boating”
Kotor
Our final stop of the Montenegrin tour is the UNESCO heritage town of Kotor. It is located on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea and we’ve got a front row view of the bay from our teeny room! We staying on the Dobrota Promenade, theContinue reading “Kotor”
Relaxing Rose
The lovely town of Rose is an old settlement located at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor, on the Luštica peninsula. It is considered to be the oldest port in the Bay of Kotor, where ships stocked up with food and other necessities. Rose is a typically Mediterranean village with impressive stone houses linedContinue reading “Relaxing Rose”
Luscious Lushtica
Today we’re soaking up the sun on Chedi Lushtica Bay’s beach of sandy delights. Situated on the less explored Lushtica penisula, a string of pretty cove beaches hug the coastline. The one we make our way to is closest to the resort town of Luštica Bay that is now home to a huge five starContinue reading “Luscious Lushtica”