Holidays in Cyclades Islands
Greece

Holidays in Cyclades Islands, Greece

The Cyclades islands, Greece are composed of 39 islands of which 24 are inhabited. The Cyclades are the most famous of all Greek islands with Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Folegandros, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Syros and Tinos. Travel there, where one can find vivid cosmopolitan nightlife and at the same time tranquility and peace.

Island Hopping is very popular within the Cyclades. If you have more than one week, this might be be an option for you since ferry schedules are excellent and every island has its own charm.

Guide to Islands:

Amorgos - the place where the movie "Le Grand Bleu" was shot, famous monastery
Anafi - a small unspoiled island located east of Santorini
Andros - traditional and tranquil island with many beaches and mountain scenery
Delos - Holy island central to Greek Mythology
Folegandros - a beautiful, quiet island to the west of Santorini
Ios - famous as a young people's party island
Kea - quiet island popular mostly with vacationing Greeks
Kimolos - small satellite island of Milos
Little Cyclades - a group of small islands east of Naxos, including Ano Koufonisi, Kato Koufonisi, Iraklia, Schinousa and Donousa
Milos - least touristed of the larger Cyclades, unusual landscape
Mykonos - sophisticated tourist destination
Naxos - largest and greenest island in the group, excellent beaches
Paros - popular tourist island with attractive landscape, good beaches
Santorini - much-visited by honeymooners, amazing landscape, unusual beaches
Serifos - small, quiet island with great beaches, traditional town
Sifnos - quiet traditional island, good beaches, walks and food
Syros - traditional island with Italianate architecture, large main town, good beaches
Tinos - traditional island, cathedral is major pilgrimage site