Greece White Houses Blue Roofs

The houses are evidently in absolute concordance with the light blue sky and the vast aegean sea.

Greece white houses blue roofs. Santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera. It s the stereotypical image of greece that is familiar to everyone. To finally cross that dream off my bucket list seems unreal. Well i accomplished this dream.

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. This harmony has been established many years ago for various purposes. The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea. Here s a quick look at the whole group of white houses blue roofs there are over 20 cyclades islands and they all have that signature look the calendars always feature mykonos santorini because those are the only ones that cruise ships can visit.

But they all have beautiful ports and villages with that famous look. It translates to freedom or death. If you are looking for a romantic getaway this is the place. My dream since i have seen pictures of greece was to go to santorini.

The surreal feeling i was overcome with is euphoric. Oia typifies the white painted houses of the cyclades in many cases built directly into niches which are cave houses used by crew of the ships on the lip of the volcanic crater between which are narrow alleys and blue roofed churches with cupolas. To actually be there seeing the blue roofs white wash houses and even the donkeys was mind blowing. To revolt against the rulers the greeks started painting the houses with ecological paint of white later adding up the blue.

Don t miss watching the sunset at oia visiting the many historical sites or exploring the vineyards. Yes you may see brad sand and cheese but if you are anything like me the first image that will pop into your head will be of whitewashed walls and bright blue rooftops the classic buildings of greece especially the greek islands and the subject of posters plastered all over the walls of travel agencies around the world. These houses are seen built in succession one above the other. Santorini is famous for its cliff side homes which are painted blazing white with deep blue roofs.

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. The wealthy ship captains of the late 19th century built neo classical mansions. The nine stripes of the greek flag represent the nine syllables of the phrase eleutheria h thanatos.