Monemvasia Island (old town), Greece

This is a very special and unique place.

It's an island linked by a 200 metre long causeway and the site of a medieval fortress.

The Greek word 'Monemvasia' means "single entrance".

It was separated from the mainland by an earthquake in 375AD.

There are only about 10 residential houses on the island plus a small number of other buildings that are used as shops and hotels.

It has a very interesting history dating back to 583AD. It's been used as a refuge and trade port among other things and in about 1460 it was sold to the Pope.

Now days it's a popular tourist destination and many of the buildings have been respectfully restored. Google it if your interested to know more.

It's a magical and beautiful site that demanded me to sit and stare for quite a long time. It was a very windy day when I was there but that added to the awesomeness with the waves crashing against the rocks creating massive white water.

Simply stunning and pretty much the whole reason I drove for 3.5 hours.