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Watch: the Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury
When we're not out exploring Europe, we're at home watching or reading about Europe. Recently, we've been watching the great TV show, The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury. Julia takes us off the beaten tourist trail and uncovers the hidden gems of the Greek Islands in gorgeous locations such as Corfu, Santorini, Crete and Rhodes.
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Here's the official synopsis:
The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist track to explore, immerse herself in local traditions and sample the food.
Happy watching!
Episode 1: Crete's Last Filo Pastry Master | Crete
Julia visits the picturesque, rustic and rugged island of Crete, exploring the Dikti mountains and its plateau of windmills, and visiting an island that used to be a leper colony.
Episode 2: Corfu: The Greek Island Riddled With Hidden Venetian Treasures | Corfu
Julia visits the lush Ionian island of Corfu, often called the least Greek of all the Greek islands. She discovers a little slice of Italy, and samples the delights of its cuisine.
Episode 3: Unexplored Santorini: The Unknown Rural Side Of The Glamorous Hot Spot | Santorini
Julia's journey brings her to the glamorous island of Santorini, where she discovers how one of the Aegean's poorest islands became a playground for the rich and famous.
Episode 4: Secrets Of Skiathos: The Paradise Island | The Sporades
Julia's journey reaches The Sporades, best known for the backdrop of the movie Mamma Mia. She explores a secret world of hidden coves and samples sea urchins.
Episode 5: The Island Of Rhodes: World's Oldest Inhabited Medieval City | Rhodes & Symi
Julia arrives in the Dodecanese, a far-flung group of islands at the gateway between Europe and the East where she visits the medieval capital of Rhodes.
Episode 6: Mythical And Mysterious Chios, The Land Of Mastica | Chios
Julia reaches her ultimate destination, the island of Chios, where her family's story began. She's joined by her mother Chrissi and together explore the home of their ancestors.
Have you explored the Greek Islands yet? What did you make of it? Let us know in the comment section below.