Exploring Spain’s past and present—from ancient cities to modern culture. This blog uncovers the stories behind Spain’s regions, traditions, cuisine, and people.
Delos The Terrace of the Lions (or Naxian Lions), a row of majestic marble lions originally built around 600 BCE. These are outside replicas with the originals in the Delos Archaeological Museum. Delos Brief History/Information (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Delos is one of the most atmospheric sites in Greece—like stepping into a living ancient city. You can only get to Delos by boat, and no overnight stays are allowed. It is an uninhabited island and it is still one of t
Naxos Brief History/Information Naxos was a major center for marble carving, and the island’s pure white marble made it famous. This marble helped build remarkable temples, especially the Temple of Apollo. A local myth claims Zeus was raised on the island’s highest peak, Mount Zas (Zeus). Naxos features prominently in Greek myths: Theseus defeated the Minotaur, and he abandoned Ariadne. Ariadne was discovered by Dionysus, who fell in love with her. What we did We left Santo
Brief History/Information Santorini’s crescent shape was formed by intense volcanic activity. The island is part of the Hellenic Volcanic Arc, one of Europe’s most active volcanic regions. Its named “Santorini” after Saint Irene . Santorini joined the modern Greek state after the Greek War of Independence (1821–1830). The ‘cave houses’ are carved into volcanic rock, whitewashed for heat control and blue domes symbolize the Greek flag. What we did We booked a high-speed ferr
