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A Stroll Thru the Town Waterfront

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As many of you may know, I live in  Greece. You’ve seen my photos of the beach here and here and the town as well here.  But did you know I live in a port town?

Today I am going to take you to what I consider to be the crown jewel of the town.

Let’s go on a stroll thru the town waterfront.

The dock from afar, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
We go down these stairs to reach the waterfront.  I think I once counted about 170 of them.  It’s always easier to go down then to come back up. 
The stairs leading to the waterfront A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The waterfront was once the hub of commercial activity with a thriving raisin and paper goods trade.  But in the 1980’s trade fell off and the factories closed. 
Looking down on the roofs of the factories, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
These old buildings which are in the process of being restored were once thriving factories.  When I first moved here, 20 years ago, the whole area was full of factories in crumbling decay. 
A factory being restored, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
Under construction, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
A palm tree A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The waterfront area is full of little outdoor restaurants.
Outdoor cafe bar, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The entrance to one with a painted door.
Detail of a door to a restaurant, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
Another stone factory which was restored and now houses a cafe bar. 
 Stone factory turned bar cafe, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
More stairs leading to the town which is situated above. 
Stone stairs leading to the town, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The waterfront is also sprinkled with many outdoor cafes with striking designs. 
Waterfront cafe, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
Cool lighting in outdoor restaurant, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
Outdoor cafe/bar, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
Cool outdoor lighting, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
This island/partition which is made of wire and rocks is very unique 
 Unique partition with wire and stones, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The restored stone buildings are seen on the right and the outdoor sitting areas are across the main street to the left. Beyond that is the Corinthian Bay.
The main street, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The original dock was wrecked during an earthquake in 1995.  It is now in the process of being restored.  Many locals come here and throw a line hoping to catch some fish.
 The old dock, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The bay with sailboats, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
This is the new harbour. Not much going on in the last few years because of the crisis.
 The new harbor, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
Walkway along the waterfront, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
Even the decay is beautiful when it is next to the blue sea. 
Looking thru a doorway to the bay, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
That blue is one thing that never changes.  It gives us peace and rejuvenates us. 
The blue water in the bay, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
The cobblestoned road leads back to town.  An easier alternative to the stairs. 
Cobblestone road leading to the town, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
People come down here in the late afternoons to take a walk or to gather with friends for coffee and drinks.  In the evenings, it is usually packed with club goers and young folks who like to party all night. Obviously you’ll never see me here at that hour.

This area of the town has been going thru a renaissance.  The old crumbling factories are being restored for use as commercial spaces.  It would have been sad to let the area fall apart, with such beauty that is the waterfront.  

​I hope you have enjoyed my little stroll thru the town waterfront.  Do you live near a waterfront area or enjoy going to one?  

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View from above, A Stroll thru the Town Waterfront www.theboondocksblog.com
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Barbara Chapman

Wednesday 10th of July 2019

Happy summer, Mary!!! I love this post and I am glad you shared it to Share Your Style so I can feature it this week (SYS #215)! Love the water there in your sweet town there in Greece... Wish I was there! Thanks for sharing, as always, Hugs, Barb :)

Mary

Monday 22nd of July 2019

Thank you so much Barbara for the feature.

Ellen

Monday 12th of September 2016

Thank-you for sharing the beautiful waterfront in your hometown. You are so fortunate to have such a diverse area so nearby. The restored factory buildings are such a treasure. I think I would spend a lot of time at the many cafes just sampling all the different choices. The water is so very blue and it must be soothing watching it flow in and out of the new harbor. Your photos are lovely and capture the beauty of your beloved Greece.

Mary

Saturday 17th of September 2016

Ellen it makes me so happy to see the restorations of the factories. There is so much history in these old buildings and it would have been a shame to have it disappear. It really is a great place to hang out, enjoy a cup of coffee and the water.

Doreen@foxdenrd

Monday 12th of September 2016

I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating...you live in such a lovely area Mary! The color of the water in Greece never ceases to amaze me. I actually read an article recently that listed parts of Greece as having one of the world's top ten bluest waters. It's definitely on my list of 'must-see' places. Who knows? Maybe one day we'll meet!! xxx

Mary

Saturday 17th of September 2016

That color is amazing Doreen. I don't know if it has to do with the fresh air from the nearby mountains or the fact that we are closer to the equator. Doreen I just googled it... I'm such a nerd: The sea algae is invisible to the eye, but it colors the water green. The water in the Mediterranean does not have enough nutrients to support the growth of sea algae, so it stays in its natural blue color. There ya go! A science lesson in my diy blog! But really you have to come down to see it in person! I'll be waiting.

Debrashoppeno5

Monday 12th of September 2016

You live in a very beautiful area. I am glad they are renovating the buildings as they are a fantastic part of the history. I also live in community with beautiful beaches and countryside also. We are so fortunate to live in these areas, it is like a vacation every day when we take the time to enjoy.

Mary

Saturday 17th of September 2016

Yes, exactly Debra, just as you say, like being on vacation with such lovely scenery. The only thing that wears me out is the excessive heat in the summer.

Botanic Bleu

Monday 12th of September 2016

Mary, Your photos are stunning and make me almost smell the sea. We lived on Cyprus when my husband was stationed there with the US military in the early 70s. It is good to know the old stone buildings are being restored. Thank you for sharing all this beauty at the first Monday Social. Judith

Mary

Saturday 17th of September 2016

I am so glad for that because they are incredibly sturdy and are part of the towns history. It would have been a shame to let them crumble.

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