Cyclades, the most famous island group in the Aegean Sea comprises some of the most beautiful islands in the world! Gorgeous sandy beaches, architecture in white and blue, traditional lifestyle, folk music, warm, hospitable people and barren landscapes with isolated chapels turn a trip to the Cyclades into a lifetime experience.
Syros Island combines culture, entertainment and religion in the most harmonious way. It used to be one of the most significant islands in Cycladic civilisation. Nowadays, the island is world-renowned for its rich cultural tradition with events that take place in Ermoupolis, the island’s capital, such as the International Classical Music Festival of Cyclades, ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival, Ermoupoleia Cultural Festival etc that offer a range of options for every visitor to experience.
Syros Ermoupoli Photo: GNTO/ P. Dimitrakopoulos
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The island of Ios, or Nios as locals call it, is a charming Cycladic island and renowned among the young for its vivid nightlife. It is located between Santorini, Paros and Naxos islands and offers a plethora of lovely bays and beaches. The sights you shouldn’t miss out on are the lighthouse at the port entrance as well as the open air theatre “Odysseas Elytis”, where lots of events take place during summer.
Ios Hora Photo: GNTO/M. Chatzi
Ios Hora Photo: Compliments of Municipality of Ios
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Sifnos, the island of harmony is located in the Cyclades and is the birthplace of famous Greek poets as well as award winning chefs, like Nikos Tselementes. Unique traditional villages, organized or secluded beaches, unique arts such as pottery and hundreds of churches spread around the island, are waiting to be discovered. Among the Cycladic islands, Sifnos stands out for both its architecture and natural beauty.
Sifnos-Kamares Photo: GNTO/ K.Kouzouni
Sifnos Photo: Compliments of Municipality of Sifnos
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Serifos is an island with rugged mining sites, a glorious history, and a special style of its own. Once you are there, you will be impressed by the serenity of the landscape, as your senses get attuned to its beauty. The land is made of iron and granite, making Serifos the rockiest island in the Cyclades. It may be an arid place, but it boasts some of the most beautiful beaches found on the Aegean Sea islands.
Serifos Hora Photo: GNTO/ Y. Skoulas
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Tinos is the homeland of great Greek artists of marble carving such as Gyzis, Lytras, Chalepas, Filippotis and Sochos. These artists were famous for their creations, which raised the island’s marble-carving tradition to new heights. You will enjoy your jaunts in the beautiful beaches and in the picturesque 40 or so villages, built according to the local traditional architectural style. You will be impressed by its culture and tasty cooking, as well as by the locals’ way of life.
Tinos Hora Photo: GNTO/ Y. Skoulas
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Kythnos is one of the lesser-known islands in the Cyclades and it is very close to Attica’s coast. The southern part is practically uninhabited, and in the north you will find Merichas (where the island harbour is located), Chora or Mesaria (the island capital), Loutra and Dryopida. Kythnos has more than 65 beaches (the majority ending in off-road access tracks) and picturesque villages with the narrow cobbled streets, the white-washed houses, squares, churches and windmills.
Kythnos Photo: GNTO/ S. Mourelatou
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