Le Wonders of the World They push us to undertake very long journeys that also take us to the other side of the world. Like this paradisiacal archipelago of Greece It will leave you breathless.
They are the deserts, the immense parks and all the extraordinary works created by mother nature, but also the architectural and iconic jewels that have become symbols of cities, towns and nations. There are also earthly paradises, those that are so beautiful and perfect that they do not even seem real.
However, these places really exist and are extraordinary. But they are not only thousands of kilometers away from us, lost somewhere in the ocean, but also in much closer, although still unknown, places.
Welcome to Lichadonisia
Bahamas, Hawaii or Seychelles? At first glance it is difficult to guess what wonderful archipelago in the world we are in. However, although photographs inevitably transport us to distant paradises, this enchanted place is found only in Europe. 200 kilometers from Athens.
Lichadonisia, also called Lichades, is an archipelago made up of seven small uninhabited islands located in the Gulf of Euboea. Its name is probably unknown to many and in fact this group of paradisiacal islands is not part of those popular itineraries among mass tourism. And perhaps it is thanks to this that he managed to maintain his dreamlike and surreal perfection.
Le turquoise waters bathe those strips of land It is characterized by beautiful white sand beaches and exuberant nature: the view, from any point of view, is sublime. Equally extraordinary is the transparent and crystalline water through which it is possible to admire seabeds full of wonders.
Under the waters of the sea that bathes Manolia, one of the seven islands that make up the archipelago, is the wreck of a German ship sunk during World War II.
And speaking of the islands of Lichadonisia, in addition to Manolia we also find Limani, Vorias, Vagia, Steno, Strongyli and Mikri. Around these numerous small rocks emerge from the water that make the panorama even more suggestive.
The Greek archipelago It was formed after a large earthquake. occurred in 426 BC, but there are also another version of the story, extremely fascinating and magical, which deals with the birth of these seven islands.
According to the legendIn fact, the name of the archipelago can be attributed to Licha, the servant of Hercules who forced the Greek hero to wear a poisonous tunic by order of Dihanièra, his wife, convinced of her lover's betrayal. When the Greek hero realized the deception, he threw Licha into the sea and From the shreds of his body the seven islands were born of Lichadonisia.
How to get to this earthly paradise
The photos of the Lichadonisia archipelago make you fall in love, but we know that despite the beauty that these snapshots convey, nothing compares to your own view. Let's discover together how to get to this earthly paradise.
The islands of the archipelago are unknown, but also difficult to access. Unfortunately, in fact, there are no ferry services that connect the archipelago with the continent. To get to the islands it is necessary to go by boat, or participate in the tourist excursions that are organized during the high season and that They leave the port of Agios Georgios o del de Kamena Vourla.
There aren't even hotels and accommodation in the archipelago, so the only way to explore this earthly paradise is by travelingOne day trip. But it's all so evocative that the trip is worth it.
