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You have your brush, you have your colours, you paint the paradise, then in you go ”

This quote by Nikos Kazantzakis came to my mind when we took on the responsibility of creating and producing the publication you are holding in your hands .

We live in a blessed place and we often forget to honour and share its graces and joys . This is the aim of this publication . It contains a collection of texts tracing the history of the wonderful Saronic Gulf islands from antiquity to the present day, with emphasis on the entire historical spectrum of the islands’ maritime and fishing traditions .

The enhancement of maritime and fishing history and tradition of the Saronic Gulf islands highlight their attractiveness as a tourist destination . The experienced scholars have worked with dedication and consistency so that the public can access information on the history of the area and discover new points of interest .

Stavros Milionis

President of the CELL OF ALTERNATIVE YOUTH ACTIVITIES (KEAN)