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Amorgos: Raw natural beauty

Amorgos: Raw natural beauty

Amorgos is the biggest island of the "Small Cyclades" group and it covers an area of 126sk. The wonderful beaches, the mountainous landscape and the traditional life style can charm any visitor. Chora is the capital of the island and combines the traditional Cycladic architecture with a historical tradition. Remarkable are the churches...

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Santorini: Overlooking the breathtaking caldera

Santorini: Overlooking the breathtaking caldera

Santorini is one of the most southerly islands in Cyclades. It lies between Ios and Anafi, has an area of 96 sq. km and a permanent population of 11.381. It is situated 130 nautical miles from Crete and has a coastline 69 km long. (more…)

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Anafi: The island of the Argonauts

Anafi: The island of the Argonauts

The island of Anafi, an exile place in the period between the two world wars and a place of tranquillity during the time of peace, lately is gaining more and more ground as a destination preferred by travellers. There are two versions regarding the origin of the name of the island. ...

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Donousa: Holidays to relaxation

Donousa: Holidays to relaxation

The island of Donousa has a total surface area of 13 sq. km and it lies to the east of Naxos and north of Amorgos. Its rocky and rough terrain, gives rise to many small coves with small beaches in between. Stavros, the harbour and capital of the island, is located on...

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Ios: The island that never sleeps!

Ios: The island that never sleeps!

Cosmopolitan Ios, or "Nios" as it is called by the locals, with its picturesque bays and the windmills, is a typical island of Cyclades, with small white-wash houses and strewn with olive-tree and grapevine groves. Kea lies among other larger islands, such as Santorini, Naxos, Sikinos and Amorgos. (more…)

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Koufonisia: Exotic Beaches

Koufonisia: Exotic Beaches

To the southeast of Naxos, there are three small islands called Koufonisia, with excellent beaches and secluded coves. These islands are: Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonissi, separated by a narrow (200 m.) strait and Keros. Pano Koufonisi is the smallest and most densely populated island of Cyclades, with a surface area of...

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Antiparos: Picturesque churches, turquoise waters and sea caves

Antiparos: Picturesque churches, turquoise waters and sea caves

In a small distance from Paros (30 minutes from Parikia and 6 minutes from Pounta), is located the small but very beautiful island Antiparos. Antiparos is a brilliant white ensemble, awash with vivid brushstrokes in the deep-blue Aegean Sea. It is a historic place of global interest. Monuments and symbols speak to...

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Folegandros: with the impressive “Chora”

Folegandros: with the impressive “Chora”

Between Milos and Sikinos there is a small rocky and narrow island called Folegandros. Its name derives from the name of the son of Minos, king of Crete. Karavostasis is the port of the island, from which you can access the dark colored beach of Vardia. Tourist boats sail around the island,...

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Kea: Ancient monuments, oak forests and amazing trails

Kea: Ancient monuments, oak forests and amazing trails

The island of Kea has a extent of about 85 km and a total surface area of 131 sq. km. It is one of the largest islands of Cyclades , as well as the one nearest to Attica. Kea, also known as Tzia, with its ages-long history depicted on its archaeological monuments,...

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