Walk through Rua Santa Maria in the old
town in the city of Funchal in Madeira and you will notice some doors
transformed into pieces of art. This is a relatively recent project
which aims to liven up the slightly run down area of the city (for more
info see http://www.arteportasabertas.com/en/-info.html ). I thought it was a great idea and enjoyed taking photos of the doors painted by various artists.
Samos Island is full of great beaches but by far the most beautiful ones are Mikro (small) and Megalo (big) Seitani on the north western coast of the island. They are not easily accessible but this gives them their unspoilt natural beauty. The only way to get to the beaches is by foot or potentially by boat, although I would highly recommend to do the hike as it's a scenic walk through pine forest and old olive trees and you get lovely views over the northern coast of Samos. I am not an experienced hiker but setting off from the port of Karlovassi it takes about 30 mins to reach Mikro - and from there another 30 mins to get to Megalo Seitani. There are no shops or any other facilities at the beaches so it's important to bring plenty of water and food. As the name suggests Mikro Seitani is the smaller one of the beaches with beautiful crystal clear sea. This is a good place to take a break before heading towards Megalo Seitani. You only really notice how big Megalo Seitani is
Oh these are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Well the artists did a great job!
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