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  • steeped in
    phrasal verbhaving a lot of a particular quality or thing
  • a stone's throw from
    not far away from; close to
  • peninsula
    noun: a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.Pilio is situated on a mountainous ...............................
  • make for
    phrasal verb: to result inThe nearby islets of Kounoupes and Koutsomitis also .................................... a lovely day trip
  • cluster
    noun: a number of similar things grouped togetherverb: to gather or come together in a group
  • to name a few
    giving only these as examples, even though many more could be added
  • vibrant
    adj.:full of energy and enthusiasmThere are so many things to do here. It's so .....................
  • limelight
    nouna focus of public attention
  • kick back
    phrasal verbto relax, to take it easy
  • check out
    phrasal verbto investigate, take a look at
  • rewarding
    adj.giving you a good feeling that you have done something valuable, important, etc.
  • imposing
    adj.:large and impressive in appearance; appearing importantWow, look at those mansions; they're very grand and .........................................
  • take
    nounsomeone's attitude, opinion, or way of doing something
  • neo-classical
    adjectivestyle of art in late 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by simple, symmetrical forms of ancient Greek and Roman art.
  • overlooked
    adj.didn't see; not noticed; looked past
  • within striking distance (of sb/sth)
    to be very close to something:
  • ponder
    verb to consider carefully, reflect on
  • hearty
    adj.warm and friendly; healthy, lively, and strong; large and satisfying to the appetite
  • surge
    verbrush suddenly/increase suddenly
  • soulful
    adjectivefull of or expressing feeling or emotion
  • swing by
    phrasal verb: to briefly go somewhere, esp. on your way to another placeIf you have time, ................................. on your way to work.
  • remains
    nounwhat is left
  • well-maintained
    adjectivekept in good condition
  • 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
  • art deco
    nounart style of the 1920s and 1930s based on modern materials and repetitive geometric patterns.
  • archipelago
    nouna group of islands
  • network
    nouna chain of communication that connects places
  • obscure
    verbdifficult to understand; partially hidden
  • alley
    nouna narrow street behind or between buildings
  • varietal
    nounwines made from a single grape variety.
  • maritime
    adj.relating to the sea
  • crystalline
    adj.clear and bright like crystal
  • off the beaten track
    away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists
  • sourced
    verbto get something from a particular place
  • big on
    phrasal verbto like very much
  • embodiment
    nouna visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
  • glut
    noun a supply of something that is much greater than can be sold or is needed or wanted:
  • nourishing
    adjectivepromoting health and growth
  • font
    nouna large container in a church, usually made of stone, that holds the water used for baptisms
  • renowned
    adjwell-known, famous, celebrated
  • distinctive
    adj.clearly different from others of the same kind
  • dot the landscape
    to be spread all over the areaMedieval fortresses and tower villages .............. .............. dramatic .................................
  • designated area
    nouna place for a particular purpose e.g. smoking
  • megalithic
    adj.a large stone used in some prehistoric architecture
  • restorative
    adjectivehaving the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well-being
  • font of knowledge
    someone who knows all the answers
  • reminiscent
    adj.:making you remember a particular person, event, or thingMani is .......................................... of Tuscany.
  • idyll
    nounan extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one.
  • cascade
    verb and nouna large amount of something that hangs down
  • jut out
    phrasal verbto stick out
  • dedicate
    verbto set aside for a certain purpose; to devote to a serious purpose; to name, address, or set aside as an honor
  • anticipate
    verbto imagine or expect that something will happen
  • 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.
  • live up to
    phrasal verbto be as good as someone hopes or expects.