Sailing Holidays in
Cyclades
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Some of the most beautiful islands in the world are located in the Aegean Sea! Superb sandy beaches, architecture in white and blue mixed with windmills and domed churches, traditional lifestyle, folklore music, hospitable people and stunning landscapes turn your trip to the Cyclades into a lifetime experience. Named from the circle they form (Kyklos in Greek) around the sacred island of Delos, the Cyclades (Kykládhes) offer Greece’s best island-hopping.
Cyclades are the number one sailing destination for the cosmopolitan sailors because of Myconos' vibrant nightlife, and also for the most experienced ones because of the Meltemi winds in summer.
Each island has a strong, distinct character based on traditions, customs and its historical development. Mykonos, Santorini and Ios form the touristic heart of the islands, each fulfilling the Greek island dream while being beautiful and vibrant in their own way. Naxos, Paros and Tinos with the Church of Panagia Evaggelistria is a famous pilgrimage destination and has many special sites to visit.
Moreover there are many smaller and less-known islands like Folegandros for example, once remote behind its tall cliffs, becoming increasingly trendy while Sikinos, with its small population of less than 300 inhabitants, is still little-visited.
The northern Cyclades are within easy reach of Athens. Andros is one of the largest Cyclades, with a varied and rugged landscape. Kea, known as Tzia among the Greeks, is the perfect pit-stop before sailing off into the Meltemi winds, while Kythnos, with its hot springs, remote Anafi and Amorgos are quieter than many of the other islands.
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Amorgos
Amorgos is a remarkably unspoiled island at the south-eastern edge of the Cyclades group, where traditional customs are still inextricably interwoven into a landscape as rich in beauty as in its history.
Anafi is located at the southeastern edge of the Cyclades island complex, a paradise of pristine beauty and exotic beaches washed by crystal clear waters.
Andros, one of the central island in the Aegean Archipelago has it all: a great history, a friendly atmosphere, and an astonishing nature.
Antiparos is a small island in Cyclades with intense colorations from the Cycladic culture; the variety of the coast, where golden sand beaches give way to small remote bays with blue-green waters, the traditional food, the graphical alleys, the intense night life and the hospitality of the residents are elements composing the beauty of the island.
Artemida has a rich coastline that stretches across the eastern side with the most part suitable for swimming, with clear waters and variety of coasts.
Folegandros is located at the southern side of Western Cyclades, shining under the Aegean sun. This off-the-beaten-path destination captivates visitors with the untouched beauty of its beaches, the luminous blue of thewaters and the unadulterated style of its architecture.
Ios Island is part of the Cyclades group of islands in the Aegean Sea and lies between Santorini and Naxos. Well known for its unique nightlife, beautiful beaches and historical landmarks, Ios is a popular spot for tourists from all over the world.
At the entrance of Cavo-d’Oro, at the furthest southern tip of Evia, lies Karystos, the beautiful old Greek town with its picturesque countryside, clean, sandy beaches and interesting monuments.
The Cycladic island closest to continental Greece, Kea or Tzia, combines Cycladic characteristics, a long history and a rich natural environment, numerous sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages.
Belonging to the Cycladic group of islands, Kimolos floats nearby Milos, possessing a volcanic soil and a unique variety of minerals it is famous for its fantastic beaches, ranging from thin sand to pebbles.
Kythnos is the first island on the way to the west Cyclades, between Kea and Serifos; a nice place to relax, with hilly landscapes, arid vegetation and lovely beaches, it charms visitors with its authentic atmosphere and welcoming people.
Lavreotiki is a municipality at the southeasternnmost tip of the Attica peninsula in the prefecture of East Attica. A visit to Lavreotiki seems like a training seminar on the evolution of Greek culture from antiquity to the present day.
Marathon lies on the east coast of Attica, in an area in which a whole series of resorts have developed in recent years with extensive beaches that offer excellent bathing and recreational facilities.
Markopoulo Mesogaias is located in the center of southeastern Attica and attracts many visitors due to the organized beach atAvlaki, the picturesque port of Porto Rafti, the equestrian center and the hippodrome.
The southernmost island of western Cyclades, Milos is one of the most beautiful Greek islands mostly known for the statue Venus of Milo (Aphrodite) and its rich natural resources. A place of special beauty withwild landscapes and beautiful white sandy beaches.
Mykonos sits amidst the Aegean sea like a unique jewell handcrafted by time, the Greek sun and an anonymous local craftsman, 'the island of the winds' is the most popular and cosmopolitan island in Cyclades and considered as one of the most famous islands in the world.
Naxos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and offers a mix of easily accessible superior sandy beaches, a landscape of lush valleys, picturesque villages, towers and an attractive port town.
The Municipality of Oropos occupies the entire northeast Attica and is a major tourist resort for all seasons, as it offers a compelling combination of mountain and sea landscapes.
Unrivalled natural beauty, beaches with crystal clear waters, Byzantine footpaths connecting traditional villages and breathtaking landscapes make Paros one of the best loved holiday destinations in Greece.
Rafina-Pikermi lies east of the Penteli mountains and northeast of the Mesogeia plain and it is an attraction due to its beautiful beaches and the abundant green while the port of Rafina has become the second after Piraeus port to Cyclades and Evia.
Santorini is probably the most intriguing island in Greece, nested in the heart of the Aegean Sea, it is legendary for its wild and unreserved beauty, stunning sunsets and scenery, white, red and black sand beaches, impressive traditional houses, balconies with view to the volcano and with a lively night life.
Serifos is a typical Cycladic island ideal for a relaxed holiday with white villages, quiet harbors, golden beaches, bare hills and beautiful landscapes. The mild tourism growth has not affected the character of the island.
Sifnos is a beautiful mountainous island located in the western part of Cyclades, full of olive trees which create abeautiful scenery along with the glimmering white of the flat roofed houses, the deep blue and turquoise sea and the bright red and fuchsia of the bougainvilleas.
Sikinos located in the southern part of the Cyclades, is a great place for those who want to find some peace and quiet, away from some of the more busier and noiser islands. There are many nice beaches found here, as well as some places of interest.
Small Cyclades are located between the islands of Naxos, Amorgos and Ios. They are an excellent alternative destination which combines stunning natural scenery, mostly arid but astonishing nevertheless, along with sightseeing and, exotic beaches.
