If you are looking for a romantic getaway this is the place.
Greek city white buildings blue roofs.
My first hour in santorini was everything i expected.
The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea.
Mykonos town is a party animals paradise combined with the classic blue and white of scenic greek towns.
It was picture perfect to say the least.
Don t miss watching the sunset at oia visiting the many historical sites or exploring the vineyards.
If you prefer here are the gps coordinates of the place where i took the photos.
It wasn t until 1967 when a military government was in power in greece that the other colors disappeared for good.
Personally i prefer the right one since it bypasses an ugly roof that gets in the way of your picture.
It is a dream island that is the epitome of your greece fantasies white houses blue roofs and windmills.
Santorini is famous for its cliff side homes which are painted blazing white with deep blue roofs.
Crete greece santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera.
In contrast church domes were already painted blue in most of the cases.
Thinking that the blue and white showed unification and supported their political agenda this government mandated that all buildings must be repainted in blue and white if they weren t already.
Iconic windmills of mykonos greece little venice bay of mykonos town mykonos island in greece panagia paraportiani church mykonos village greece.
We had transportation from the airport to our hostel and as soon as we got in the car greek music was playing and the sun was rising in the distance.
Are there any like this near athens or are they mainly located on the greek islands.
Caperchampion 30 10 2010 16 58.
Traveling to santorini has become even more popular in recent years.
Many structures built into the side of the mountaintop make for interesting views as you walk through the little village filled with shops and tavernas.
One of greece s main attractions is the iconic cycladic landscapes with their dazzling white walls sugar cube buildings blue domes sculptural walls narrow alleys pretty chapels and shimmering azure seas.
I ve seen photos of beautiful blue and white buildings in greece with domed roofs.
To actually be there seeing the blue roofs white wash houses and even the donkeys was mind blowing.