|
 Lying
virtually between two continents, Europe and
Asia, the islands of the north-eastern Aegean
comprise the principle islands of
Chios,
Lemnos,
Samos,
Lesvos,
Agios Efstratios,
Psara,
Oinousses,
Ikaria and
Fourni. They actually set the eastern
borders of the Aegean Sea and spread along the
coasts of neighbouring Turkey. Mountainous,
green and mantled with forests, these islands
are ideal for hiking but also blessed with long
stretches of lovely beaches. Having common
characteristics concerning both history and
landscape, they were firstly inhabited in
ancient times by Iones. Although somewhat less
frequented, the islands have a very
well-developed tourist infrastructure, capable
of meeting the requirements of the most
demanding holidaymakers, as well as congress
organisers, while the smaller islands have
recently become favourite weekend destinations
for people who expect a holiday overflowing with
customs and traditions. |
