The Stunning Greek Island of TILOS in the Aegean Sea
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- Опубліковано 21 чер 2022
- A day of exploring on the small and little known Greek island of Tilos in the Aegean Sea.
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!
This is what tourists done see if it wasn't for explorers like yourself nobody would know about these places thanks Gabe
We have 6000 islands of only like 227 have people living on them im a greek and will probably never see them all.but it's fun to try you should as well the coast and in land is just as beautiful so lots of ground to cover
Gabriel for ever...the best solo traveler out there...
Agree! And he doesn't pose or pout. Its facts and adventure and beauty around him.
I honestly feel like I am there with you. I have a fractured spine and cannot travel nor walk. Thank you for sharing.
Damn i have a severe l5s1 disc herniation and couldn’t walk or sleep for 4 months and couldn’t sit for 1 year so i know your pain. Unbearable pain unfortunately,im sorry for you i hope you will recover
@@elef951 thank you. I’m 78 yo so it’s tuff going. Cannot walk without walker.
greece ! the best place in the world🌞🌞😎
The saint slaying the dragon is always St. George. Byzantine iconography has very specific rules, it's all symbolysms, including the choice of colour. Great videos, enjoy your time there!
Was about to write this. 👍
@@Botoburst Me too 👍
This is wrong. The first (chronologically) Saint to be pictured slaying a dragon,is Saint Theodore,who was actually called The Dragon-slayer. St George comes after but,again, he is not the only one permanently being painted in Byzantinee Hagiography. You have St Demetrius (Dimitrios) too,he's slaying a dragon or a snake too.
'ΑΓΙΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ' as depicted on the icons & frescos themselves is the most wide spread of the dragon slaying saints (St Demetrius - Thessaloniki & St Theodosius are also common warrior saints).
From all the ΑΓ. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ icons in there, but mostly from the fresco above the altar, this little church is dedicated to him and would be locally known as "St. George's church/chapel"..
When you think it surely can't get any more stunning!!!!
Explorers paradise, as for the hidden religious murals....unbelievable....no security no entrance fee....and it's so lovely and quiet.. wonderful....
These Greek videos are awesome! Wish you could visit all 227 islands and take us with u! Ty Gabe.
all islands are 6.000 in total ;p
One of the most common questions people ask is “How many Greek islands are there?” Depending on how you define what an island is, Greece has around 6000 islands! Most of them are tiny and uninhabited, but even so, you will have 227 inhabited, gorgeous islands to choose from.
@@hellasxg2428 pricesely on point,
Such a beautiful, peaceful place, and those old churches are fascinating. What a wonderful video!
Ok phew, I got my daily fix of another beautiful Greek island exploration video. Please never stop or I may go into withdrawals!🤗😎
I must say that i had never heard of Tilos before, but it looks amazing. I'm loving your Greek adventure.
in the 8th century BC, people from Telos, together with other Dorian settlers from the nearby islands, came to Sicily and founded the town of Gela. 100 years later the citystate of Gela with new settlers from the Dodecanese Islands and Crete will found Akragas , today Agrigento.
MAGNA GRAECIA
It's shameful though that almost all Southern Italy ,Apulia, Campagna, Basilicata, Calabria ,Sicilia...Hellinized since 8th century BC , now you can find only remnants in some villages of Calabria.
MAGNA GRAECIA was the name given by the Romans
Greco-Roman civilization...the foundation of Western culture
Thanks Gabe for bringing us the churches, the beaches, the food, and the great people of Greece.
Greeks own you a huge
THANK YOU.
Thanks for sharing with us your beautiful scenaries.Waiting for your next Greek island destination.
I noticed Gabriel is happiest when
No one else is around. It looks dry
Like where Gabriel is from. I love
the blue sea, white and blue churches , buildings, flag.
It is dry during the summer. During the rest of the year it's rainy 🌧.
I think you been on more Greek islands than most Greeks.
I agree with you. I am one of them🙄
Just arrived yesterday on my 36th.
Correct! I had been in 21 (But I visited some of them many many times)
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I have been to many Greek islands, but numerous times at each. I have to learn to branch- out more. ...and you're certainly helping. Lol 🤗
@@GabrielTravelerVideos which island is your favourite? I've been to 9 many years ago and am amazed at how different each one is from the other. Turkey was amazing too!
Who needs a musical venue when you have all those locuses singing to you😂🤣 wow very informative Gabe on the international licensing, good to know now. Thank you. Once again your videos are AMAZING jus like you my friend! Keep on keeping on. Stay safe until next time.🤙
They are cicadas, typical in summer time
@@moshesierra6849 Yeah we have them here in Pensacola Florida where I'm from. Used to play with them when I was a kid.😄
Amazing Greece.
Very nice island there...appreciate you taking us with you. I've got 7 Greek islands under my belt and if I return some day, I'll be heading to Tilos.
I have 15 n only 215 more to go. That's my goal anyway. 🤣
Tilos is not recommended for long term holidays though. Three or maybe four days are enough.
I'm a huge fan of Greece so I'm always happy to see you back there Gabe! And you go a LOT! :D
Absolutely the perfect day.......once again thanks a million for taking us along.
Such fantastic hidden treasures on this beautiful island. I would love to know how old the frescos are that you found inside the buildings. Greek history is fascinating. Looking forward to your next video.
A Guardian travel article online says they are indeed medieval frescoes, thats 1000 years old ( i thnk) defaced later by Ottomans, Awesome yes a hidden treasure!
@@zadokwest To be honest with all due respect the guardian newspaper has about as much credibillity as Ghilane maxwell
I agree with u.
Color wise they are late Byzantine, true to the imperial style of iconography at that time.
Composition wise same era.
Defacing by Ottoman Turks places them before 1400s.
So, I would guess 1100-1300ad..
For more precise dating u need to be there...
That ghost town is an oasis within an oasis! never seen such an awesome ruins in my life! It is amazing that it was inhabited until the 60s! And it really does look like people left yesterday with how Clean and well kept it still is, that church is also on another level of awesome and breathtaking. Thanks to Gabe Tilos has just shot up to the top of my bucket list! Will be there asap. 💯💯🙏🏼🙏🏼💙💙
Beautifull Island, been there.
Peaceful, and full of clean water, delicious fish and tasty wine 👌
Wish I could push the 'like' button ten times!! Absolutely stunning, very interesting, looking forward to more!
Just found a Guardian travel article online saying they are indead medieval frescoes defaced later by Ottoman's. What an Awesome discovery!
Most beautifull country in the world
0:44 πεσόντες = fallen , it's a memorial for the victims of wars
Island definitely seems to be a chilled place to avoid the crowds. Wonder what it must be like when the crowds hit it.
wow! the true ancient agean spirit is there!! the cradle of the western civilisation...
You really should try to get to Mount Athos eventually. Maybe not on this trip but I highly recommend it. The ancient monasteries on Mount Athos are unbelievable and you stay in the monasteries and eat in the dining halls with the monks. At least that's how it was when I was there over 30 years ago.
No women are allowed there. Hopefully recording & photos are allowed.
Gabriel you do an amazing job at traveling and exploring everything and explaining so well informed. My George was telling me about all the beautiful islands but you are actually making it all come to life, cant thank you enough. Truly im with you the best places to travel and stay letting us know the prices a huge plus! God bless! Take care see you soon
Tranquil, stunning and much history. Love the sound of the abundant cicadas. Thanks for showing us Tilos.
Love the tiny museum of tiny elephants! Added to the list 😉
these Greek islands videos are totally making my day bringing me joy and peace..I've been to Kos and Symi but it seems the less popular islands are amazing too..less crowded and much more peaceful with all the sounds and views of the Aegean 👌⭐️ thank you for these great videos Gabe 💯
Thank you for your videos.
The Greek Orthodox Church is a living community, and keeps records , has all its shrines listed, including the one you visited here. It is dedicated to St. George, the Soldier, Defender of the community against the Enemies of the Faith, symbolized by the dragon. It is an Icon, not merely a picture, if it has the name of the saint written on it. Usually at the left side it says O Agios ," The Saint," and on the right side it says the name, in this case Georgios, and under, any titles. often, for example, "Bishop of Tilos'", etc. Glad to see you taking the time to see these small islands of Greek culture, and filming them for us, and even, practicing reading signs --and Icons,--in Greek!
Excellent video. You are inspiring me to visit Greece..🇬🇷🇬🇷🛵🛵😁thanks
Dear Gabe,
I love watching your new Greek Island Series. Keep on the good job. Enjoyed watching again.
At 21:38.... It is not a Knight who kills a dragon, it is Saint George "Άγιος Γεώργιος" who kills a dragon
It has nothing to do with the city, it is one of the greatest saints in Greece .... you will surely have heard or met many who call them giorgos :))
Great, good to know.
One of the greatest Saints of all Christian world, not only Greece
@@GioBall It may be so my friend, but I do not know, so I only talked about what I know for sure.
It's nice to hear that :))
You should visit my grandparents' island of Lesbos!
I've been going to Tilos since 1998 and I'm dumbfounded by your videos! Lovely work ❤️
Edit 1: There wasn't an earthquake in Tilos, it was just a common practice for people to actually rip their roof off and carry it with them on their new home back then.
Edit 2: Lol I'm writing as I'm watching the video: Fun fact about Charkadio cave, it was uncovered in the mid 40s during WWII, when an Italian warship fired a warning shot from Agios Antonios bay that hit the mountain, revealing the cave.
War was good for something
Looks like a fantastic place to visit.
Gabe Greece loves you!
I enjoy your videos. I’ll be in Chios next week! Also, it’s “Kalimera” for good day, and Kalispera for good evening.
Regarding the club in the abandoned village opening at 10pm - not unusual at all for Greece (in fact, 10pm is quite early!). Young people often don’t go out until midnight!
Such a peaceful and quiet place .Well done and keep going 👍Thanks for sharing and take care 😁✌
These posts on Greece are superb, when I do visit, I'd like to go to these less touristic islands that Gaby is showing us.I find it amazing how many ruins there are on the countryside of some the islands.
Well, long history, many earthquakes, emigration all around the world and you have ruins all over the country! Simple...😄😄😄
Because of you now I am making my itinerary .....tilos seem so nice when you do not want to see crowd and be on real vacation.....
I visit chios and lesbos regularly, I visited rhodes years ago when I was a child. But you taking us to ghost towns up there is something else. I could never do that because of my medical condition. Cheers
Amazing history and love that you can just go in and wander around without other tourists there spoiling the atmosphere. 💯 the way I like to travel, thanks for taking us with you
Looks amazing out there bro! Doesn't look ridiculously hot neither!!!
Wow Gabe that was a really really good episode
Hi Gabriel, an amazing little Island, much more to see than Nisyros. I'm sure the beach is nice the water is warm and I'm sure you'll run into a church. I do see where a lot of these churches are closed protecting property from any damage.
You find all the hidden treasures. Nice educational video. $10 gallon for gas ours is over $5 now. Wow. Hardly never see people that food is awesome. Your rich a whole beach all to yourself 😍😍🥰
Nice video. In 1990 we were on Tilos and sleep for 4 nights on the beach at the other side of the island and eat at the same restaurant there. We have been also to the acient town, very nice. Transport was difficult but we walked en hiked a lot. We liked Tilos very much.
Nice Gab. You are exploring all the island of Greece as i can see.
Watching again your previous series of the Greek islands. Wow this is also an amazing island
Stunning views!
Very beautiful. Thank you !
Your always amazing your subscribers Gabe, thanks for all the great content!
Thank you for this introduction to Tilos, which I wasn't aware of before! What a stunning, great looking island to explore and hike around! And thank you for the information on current gas prices there. Love seeing the little church with so many images of St. George and the inside of the museum! I can relate to the International Driver's License needed--decades ago I was the only one among a group of women traveling together in Greece who could drive since (a) I can drive stick shift and (b) I was the only one who'd secured an International Driver's License prior to going (it took just minutes to get). Looking forward to more of your videos!
I want to be Gabriel in my next life.
What an amazing island!!! The ghost town was an excellent find … if it wasn’t for your videos I would not get to experience the realness of these places, thank you. You’re meal at the end 🤤
WOW!!!! What a TREAT to come across that 'ghost town'!!.... was also wondering...with the place opening at 22h........would they perhaps hoist a generator there to serve cold drinks etc.......but what a stunning location!!!.....love the places you go........all the great spots n human interests!! Thank you Gab......for your enquiring mind....that keeps us ALL 'traveling'.......even when stuffing my face with lemon sponge!!.......go well.....🤣🤣🤣🥰
Actually is a bar, opening at 22.00 p.m at Micro Chorio. I have been there 25 years ago! It is outstanding to have your drink there in the calmness of the Aegean, with no other lights around you- except of the bars
Hey Gabriel. I speak Greek. The artwork of a “Man Slaying A Dragon” in that small church says “Άγιος Γιώργος” which translates to “St George”.
Thanks for sharing this amazing video! Greece 🇬🇷 is the most beautiful place on earth 🌎!!
You capture the haunting beauty perfectly Gabriel
One of your best videos, keep up the great work gabby!
Exploring Greek islands, especially the less busy ones, is really so exciting, adventurous and relaxing at the same time! With all the historical sites, the ruins, the museums, the laid back life, the beautiful wild nature, the Mediterranean colors, the coves and the amazing blue sea. I miss all that!
I heard of greek villages where people all emigrated abroad or to larger cities leaving behind these ghost villages. Mostly due to economic reasons… a sad vibe this ghost town because it’s so beautiful… in Portugal gas is 2.15 Euro right now. In Slovenia there are gas shortages at a few gas stations. The iconic paintings are Greek Eastern Orthodox often depicting Saints.
Beautiful peaceful place such a wonderful video Gabe
Wonderful Video Gabriel 👌. So Glad the restaurant was open for You. Looking forward to the Next Video already ☘✌.
I was there on the 1980s and had to hike up to the cave where geologist where working on the caves.
It was such peaceful and quiet place just one small hotel and a few room to rent.
Good mornig
Superb. Have a great time! 😀
Good afternoon Gabriel 🌞!! What a beautiful landscape ⛰!! Beautiful island 🌅🐠🌊
These islands attract me a lot since they offer the perfect holiday atmosphere. Also since my first name is Tilo it is a must. I recommend Simi as well. I was there 1998 and it was spectacular. Only 5 km from Turkey.
Cool name. Where are you from, Greece? I've been to Symi, really nice island: ua-cam.com/video/a7KjKyJDZyQ/v-deo.html
Thank you for your videos. Always a pleasure :)
Very nice presentation of these smaller and lesser known Aegean islands.
The images in the church are based on the Byzantine representation of saints and the image with the dragon represents St. George killing the dragon that was terrorizing a village.
One thing common to the Greek islands is the very narrow streets that look like a maze and the closeness of the houses.
These were defensive measures against pirates and the Turks.
The maze of the narrow streets would confuse foreigners who did not know the way around and the closeness of the houses would allow the inhabitants to escape by jumping from rooftop to rooftop..
If you are ever at the south of the Peloponnese don't skip on a city called Vathia... its a similar ruin city that has been inhabited for a while longer, meaning that its in a much better state. Google has pics for an impression! :)
Hi Gabe...I've just had a week chilling and exploring on Tilos after walking on the Lycian Way. I asked some locals about the structural damage to Micro Chorio and was told it was bombed by the Nazis. I heard this happened on Kastelorizo too and maybe on other Dodecanese islands as well... The elephant cave was just a bit higher up past the museum but access wasn't allowed. Amazing island though and great for hiking, trails everywhere. Looking forward to seeing your new Himalayan adventure....🙏
I see, wow, very interesting if that's the case. I wonder why they would bother dropping bombs on old ruins on remote Greek islands? Maybe stray bombs or perhaps allied soldiers were hiding there. It would be pretty interesting to hear the full story.
Gabriel thank you for your wonderful videos you make until now and special the Greek islands I can’t wait the time that you will make a video about Karpathos Kasos and kastelorizo islands I can tell you from now that those are really amazing islands!!
Here's my video of Karpathos: ua-cam.com/video/4-Y_srzJb0g/v-deo.html
I wonder how the local people earn their living. Beautiful nice peaceful place.
Gabriel the small church you went to is the Church of Saint George. St. George is depicted slaying a dragon. It has nothing to do with the Knights of St John. Elephants seem to have roamed Greece in the past… in Crete they discovered elephants the size of a dog.
Even smaller ones on Crete? Wow, super cool.
Gabriel, the icons in the small church of the knight, those are all images of Saint George who is a saint in Greece and the Middle East for the Christians. There is almost not one village or town that does not have a shrine, a church or cathedral dedicated to Saint George who is known as Saint George the Martyr. He was a Roman soldier and then embraced Christianity and was killed for his faith.
Amazing video great content!
So beautiful! Thanks Gabriel :)
Beautiful video and adventure 👍❤️
five dollars gas a gallon in southern michigan. you live like a king with the restaurant to yourself , buon appetito. music goes well with video. good balance
i am looking forward for your next video
The Greek music at the end of the video is well done sir
very nice video, 🙏 thanks
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Gabriel: at 11:35 that's the incredible Micro Chorio Cafè bar, open at nighs only, for a unique experience of a drink in an abandoned village, there's a free shuttle bus service departing from Livadia every night to reach this stunning spot.
A highly recommended must do when in Tilos!
Great, sounds like a cool experience.
Fascinating the ghost town, wow.
Glad I found you on youtube ...
Gabe, if you're still on the island, you have to visit the church of St. Panteleimon. The church and the landscape surrounding it are stunning.
21:40 That picture is not referring to the knights, its actually a picture of Saint George
I love that there's no grafitti
Good evening Gabriel .. Tilos is beautiful, although I have never been. the old village when you see it at night is very nice because they illuminate it. also there is the only place for evening entertainment. in Tilos have been the first and only marriages here in Greece, between same-sex couples. have fun. and I believe that you will like my island, Kassos. It has many trails to explore, it is a wild place. also if you come to Rhodes, where I live with my family I will be happy to meet.
Just imaging…open @ 2200hrs, what a sight that would be!
Thank you for sharing!