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dot the landscape

to be spread all over the areaMedieval fortresses and tower villages .............. .............. dramatic .................................

reminiscent

adj.:making you remember a particular person, event, or thingMani is .......................................... of Tuscany.

peninsula

noun: a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.Pilio is situated on a mountainous ...............................

imposing

adj.:large and impressive in appearance; appearing importantWow, look at those mansions; they're very grand and .........................................

swing by

phrasal verb: to briefly go somewhere, esp. on your way to another placeIf you have time, ................................. on your way to work.

vibrant

adj.:full of energy and enthusiasmThere are so many things to do here. It's so .....................

make for

phrasal verb: to result inThe nearby islets of Kounoupes and Koutsomitis also .................................... a lovely day trip

to name a few

giving only these as examples, even though many more could be added

cascade

verb and nouna large amount of something that hangs down

off the beaten track

away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists

idyll

nounan extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one.

font of knowledge

someone who knows all the answers

font

nouna large container in a church, usually made of stone, that holds the water used for baptisms

crystalline

adj.clear and bright like crystal

designated area

nouna place for a particular purpose e.g. smoking

distinctive

adj.clearly different from others of the same kind

live up to

phrasal verbto be as good as someone hopes or expects.

a stone's throw from

not far away from; close to

alley

nouna narrow street behind or between buildings

art deco

nounart style of the 1920s and 1930s based on modern materials and repetitive geometric patterns.

check out

phrasal verbto investigate, take a look at

kick back

phrasal verbto relax, to take it easy

take

nounsomeone's attitude, opinion, or way of doing something

big on

phrasal verbto like very much

cobbled

adj.made of rounded stones used on the surface of an old-fashioned road

heyday

nounthe period of greatest power, vigor, success, or influence; the prime years

maritime

adj.relating to the sea

steeped in

phrasal verbhaving a lot of a particular quality or thing

hearty

adj.warm and friendly; healthy, lively, and strong; large and satisfying to the appetite

megalithic

adj.a large stone used in some prehistoric architecture

rewarding

adj.giving you a good feeling that you have done something valuable, important, etc.

renowned

adjwell-known, famous, celebrated

varietal

nounwines made from a single grape variety.

within striking distance (of sb/sth)

to be very close to something:

overlooked

adj.didn't see; not noticed; looked past

sourced

verbto get something from a particular place

embodiment

nouna visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling

gush

verbto flow out very quickly and in large amounts

fortified

adj.strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.

remains

nounwhat is left

dedicate

verbto set aside for a certain purpose; to devote to a serious purpose; to name, address, or set aside as an honor

glut

noun a supply of something that is much greater than can be sold or is needed or wanted:

jut out

phrasal verbto stick out

neo-classical

adjectivestyle of art in late 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by simple, symmetrical forms of ancient Greek and Roman art.

cluster

noun: a number of similar things grouped togetherverb: to gather or come together in a group

network

nouna chain of communication that connects places

well-maintained

adjectivekept in good condition

archipelago

nouna group of islands

ponder

verb to consider carefully, reflect on

soulful

adjectivefull of or expressing feeling or emotion

nourishing

adjectivepromoting health and growth

obscure

verbdifficult to understand; partially hidden

limelight

nouna focus of public attention

restorative

adjectivehaving the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well-being

anticipate

verbto imagine or expect that something will happen

surge

verbrush suddenly/increase suddenly