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 The Cyclades,
Greek Islands ...
The Cyclades
are the most popular Greek Islands, for good reason. Well serviced by ferry routes, and close to each other for island-hopping, they are the archetypal Greek Island.
Beautiful sandy beaches, great archaeological sites, stunning sunsets, dramatic scenery and warm, friendly Greek hospitality.
Sparkling white sugar cube buildings set against the deep turquoise blue of the roofs, sky, and water all around.
Truly stunning. And like all Greek Islands, each island in the Cyclades has it's own unique character and style.
Because of their popularity, and their close proximity to each other, they are serviced regularly by ferries and hydrofoils, and some of the larger islands have an airport. The Cyclades have a lot of visitors, so if you're planning to visit in July or August you'll need to have a reservation.
Civilization in the Cyclades dates back to around 5,000 B.C. and reached it's peak 3,000-1,000 B.C. The islands are rich in history and you'll discover remnants of Minoan, Phoenecian, Turkish, Venetian, and Roman influence.
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Amorgos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
Amorgos is the most easterly of the Cyclades, lying close to the Dodecanese. The scenery is rugged and dramatic with spectacular cliff top views over the Aegean Sea, beautiful sandy beaches, and interesting archaeological sites...
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Andros, Cyclades, Greek Islands
Boats are from Rafina and take about 3 hours. The ferryboat goes to Gavrio.
The Hermes Flying Dolphin goes to Batsi which is touristy but fun. Lots of
activities and some great restaurants, particularly in the small traditional
villages in the hills above.
The best place is the main town of Andros on the
other side of the island. No autos allowed in the village which juts out on a
peninsula between two long beaches. There is a shipping museum and an
excellent art museum there. Because of the wealth of the village tourism is
not encouraged. Good reason to go there. Renting a car is recommended. This
is a beautiful, green island that even has a small river or two.
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Delos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
All guide-books will tell you that no one is allowed, by law, to stay on Delos overnight, but there is a wonderful story about how Lawrence Durrell, the famous Philhellene and English author, managed to do this and have the most magical night of his life ...
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Folegandros, Cyclades, Greek Islands
You'll marvel over it's dramatic beauty. Folegandros is small and can fill up in the tourist season. The Chora is perched high in the mountains and is alive with tavernas and bars. The port is Karavostasis where there are restaurants, hotels, beaches and buses.
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Ios, Cyclades, Greek Islands
Arrive by day to a quaint white cycladic village. By nightfall, every house is a disco, bar, fastfood restaurant, or boutique. Ios is not recommended for anyone over 25, at least not for more than a day or so. This is a party island....
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Milos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
Another Volcanic island with spectacular rock formations and hot springs.
Bikes or car useful if not essential. Slightly industrialized with mineral
mines but don't let that scare you away. This is a beautiful island with
fantastic beaches. Take a boat to the island of Kimilos.
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Mykonos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
Expensive, decadent, and fun for gays, staight people and familes too. Intense nightlife with clubs that never stop. If you can't handle it there are frequent boats to escape to other less wild islands. For a little culture there are trips to the uninhabited ancient island of Delos...
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Naxos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
is the largest island in the Cyclades, home to the tallest mountain, Mount Zeus (1,010 m). In the most popular island chain for tourists, Naxos is relatively quiet, quaint, and charming. You'll feel so at home in Naxos, you may never want to leave...
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Paros, Cyclades, Greek Islands
is the island for every man. Rich and poor, from the most culturally aware to the hedonist, hippy to computer geek, foreigners and Greeks, they all come in the summertime. One reason is that just about every ferry stops here, but some people do not want to leave...
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Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands
is the number one destination for travel in the Greek Islands. Santorini is majestic and romantic. The views over the caldera are absolutely magnificent, so if you're going to splurge anywhere in Greece, this is the place to get yourself a room with a view ...
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Sifnos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
is easily reachable by ferry from Pireaus. Sifnos is a mountainous island with fertile valleys, beautiful beaches and several towns. It has a long history and has been inhabited since 3000 BC. For people who are looking for the 'real Greece' ...
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Syros, Cyclades, Greek Islands
A working class island, Syros is the capital of the Cyclades, with a century-old ship yard servicing ocean going freighters and tankers, right in the harbour. The beautiful port town is more like a small city boasting two or three of the best restaurants in Greece ...
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Tinos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
The beauty, the romance, the myth of the Greek Islands. Even with today's mass tourism, still can be found on the third largest of the Cycladic Island group, the Island of Tinos. Just a thirty-minute ferryboat trip away from its sister island, Mykonos ...
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