Cyclades island

Cyclades is an island group in the Aegean Sea. They are one of the island groups which constitute the Aegean archipelago.The name he name refers to the islands around (“cyclic”, κυκλάς) the sacred island of Delos. Cyclades is a difficult destination for novice sailors as it’s usually very windy. But it’s a great playground for quite experienced sailors who want to combine hoping between beautiful island with challenging sailing.

Popular stops:

Hermoupoli, on the island of Syros, the capital of the province of Cyclades. A cosmopolitan town but traditional too, Greek Orthodox but Catholic too. A town with dual identity. Don’t forget to pay a visit to Apollo Theatre (a miniature of Milans La Scala) before you get allured by one of the numerous restaurants to taste the local cuisine.

Milos, located on the far SW side of Cyclades, is an exotic paradise with unique beauty among the greek islands. Every beach is different than the other as Volcanic rocks paint the beaches red, pink and orange.

Mykonos, also known as the island of the winds. The jet-setter of Cyclades as you can meet any celebrity having holidays there. The island where tradition and luxury meet. A great destination for shopping and all night parties.

Delos, the sacred island of Ancient Greece, birthplace of God Apollo. If you are near Mykonos it’s pity not to visit one of the biggest outdoor museums in Europe.

Paros where natural beauty and rich history effortlessly meet modern-day pleasures. Worth to pay a visit on one of the most significant early church in the Aegean, the awe-inspiring Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Church of 100 Doors). Or you could climb to the Venetian castle at the port and visit the Byzantine Road at Lefkes.

The Minor Cyclades is a group of small islands, most of them inhabitant and untouched from civilisation. You can enjoy a day or two swimming in one of many turquoise water bays and benefit of the lack of light pollution during night to observe the starry sky.

Sifnos stands out among the Cyclades islands for its architecture and natural beauty. Once a thriving gold and silver mining location, it has since ancient times cultivated a reputation for the finer things in life. Today, it combines the picturesque with a rich tradition in cuisine and local crafts. Don’t forget to visit one of the multiple restaurants of the island as Sifnos is considered the food capital of Cyclades

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