Santorini, Mykonos, and the Cyclades Islands

The Cyclades are a group of islands in the Aegean Sea. The two most famous islands, Santorini and Mykonos are considered to be among the most magical and romantic destinations in the world. The island chain is famous for crystal clear blue waters, sandy beaches (including red and black sand), breathtaking landscapes, picturesque villages, traditional cuisine and music, and a vibrant nightlife.

Destinations

Key sights to see

Santorini

Santorini was created after a huge volcanic eruption in the 17th century BC. The enthralling sunset view in Oia Santorini, whitewashed cliff-top towns like Fira, Imerovígli and Firostefáni, dramatic rocky landscapes, and red and black sand beaches are some of the reasons why Santorini is a romantic and magical destination.

Mykonos

Mykonos is so famous for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and vivid nightlife that it is often referred to as the "Ibiza of Greece." The amazing sunset from Little Venice, the narrow paved streets of Chora, beautiful beaches with epic beach parties, and the all-night bars and clubs, all make Mykonos an unforgettable experience.

Paros

Located in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Paros is an enchanting combination of traditional Cycladic architecture, enchanting rural villages with white houses, small chapels and historical monuments, and spectacular beaches, which are extremely popular for windsurfing. Like Mykonos, Paros also has a vibrant nightlife scene.

Naxos

The largest of the Cyclades islands, Naxos is a short ferrry ride away from Paros and Mykonos. The island has several ancient archaeological sites, picturesque, mountain villages, and endless white sand beaches like Plaka and Agios Prokopios beach. Mikri Vilga is considered to be one of the best spots in the Aegean for kitesurfing.

Ios

One of the top party islands in Greece, Ios has hundreds of bars and restaurants with wild, all-night parties. Apart from its vivid nightlife, the island also has beautiful sandy beaches, picturesque architecture in the town of Chora, the Odysseus Elytis theater, and the Tomb of Homer, the author of the Greek classic "The Odyssey."

Kythnos

Kythnos is a mountainous island in the western part of the Cyclades. Only a short two-hour ferry ride from Athens, it is most popular for weekend visits from the city. The island has two picturesque villages, Chora and Driopida with whitewashed houses, traditional taverns, and windmills. There are also 99 beautiful beaches on the island.