The Cyclades islands

Ios island is a beautiful Cycladic island with a sandy coastline and mostly mountainous in the internal area. It could be named as the island of youth, but at the same time it offers a holiday to visitors of every age and financial status, since it has the appropriate structure and many interesting sights, able to cover every demand. Scenic bays adorn the coasts of the island with the 365 churches, the olive groves, the grapevines and the wonderful lucent atmosphere.

Kea or Tzia island is oval shaped with the main axis extending approximately 20 km from the south-west to the north-east with a maximum girth of about 10 km. The population is approximately 1500. Kea is an enticing island. Its rocky and forbidding perimeter is enlivened inland by old oak trees and almond groves, small hospitable villages and beautiful empty beaches.

Kimolos island , is a nice, small unspoiled quiet island. It is believed that took its name after chalk (chalk=Kimolia in Greek), which it once produced. Kimolos was known in antiquity for the chalk, used as detergent and in medinical baths (fuller's earth). But according to a legend it took its name after its first inhabitant, Kimolos husband of Side. 

Koufonisia islands are two small islets of the small Cyclades of Greece. The upper Koufonisi and lower Koufonisi are hard to locate even on a map, but offer infinite beauty capable of seducing even the most restrained visitor!

Kythnos island, also known as Thermia, is located between Kea and Serifos islands. This means that few foreigners travel there and it is a place where you can relax away from the crowds, even in the height of summer. In the north-eastern part of the island lies Loutra, renowned for its radioactive thermal springs, which are considered beneficial to sufferers from arthritis, dermatitis and gynaecological problems. The more attractive villages are to be found to the south of the island. The 90 minute walk from Chora to Dryopida is one of the best things you can do on the island. Good beaches for swimming can be found at Merihas, Episkopi, Flambouria bay (accessible only by boat), Loutra and Agios Stefanos. 





Lavrio Port Laurium, Laurion, or Laviron is a town in southeastern part of Attica and is one of the southernmost and the seat of the municipality of Lavreotiki, famous in Classical antiquity for the silver mines which were one of the chief sources of revenue of the Athenian state used for coinage and notorious for the treatment of the slaves who mined it. Lavrio is a seaport of a lesser importance than nearby Piraeus and is a suburb of Athens. It is situated on a bay overlooking the island of Makronisos in the east.




Milos island,many small and big sandy beaches with many colours, marine caves and geomorphological forms of volcanic inspiration are responsible for the explosion of tourism in Milos. The history, the legends and the tradition are met with the extraordinary beauty of the island and they compose an ideal destination of relaxation and pleasure, able to satisfy even the most difficult taste. Leave your dreams free to emerge in the embrace of Venus and become one with the sun and the blue waters of the Aegean.




Mykonos island has become famous as an international tourist resort, mainly due to its cosmopolitan mood, but even the most unsuspecting visitors quickly discover that, at the same time, it is an exquisite, picturesque island in blue Aegean Sea, that fascinates with its style, verve, golden beaches, representative insular environment, friendly and smiley citizens and its inalterable connection with History. If somebody visits Mykonos at the summer period and tempts to speak and to make company with the citizens he will make note that they remain snap, jazzy and hospitable retaining unadulterated their traditions, mores and ways. The most important places to visit are Draphaki, Vrisi, Glastros, Platis Gialos, and Mikri Venetia (Small Venetia) between Castro and Scarpa.




Naxos island is the largest island in Cyclades and by far the most fertile among them. It is located in the centrally in Cyclades and has only recently been touristically developped. Its innumerous sandy beaches scattered around the entire territory of the island, make it an ideal holiday island for nature lovers as well as families who seek a quiet and beautiful place for their vacation. More than 64 villages, most of which are mountaineous, cover its slopes. They are well known for their excellent cool climate and their unsurpassed local cuisine.It's mountainous interior will surprise you and so will its resemblance to the island of Crete.

Paros island, full of natural beauties, the unique island of Paros pulses with infinite, sandy coasts, crystal waters, and verdurous landscapes , being at the same time one of the most cosmopolitan summer resorts, offering intense, unrivalled nightlife. The multilateral personality of Paros shall satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Cosmic capitol and hospitable port, the town of Parikia both follow the contemporary lifestyle and maintain all the traditional features that you seek to admire. Naoussa, a beautiful coastal village, intrigues with the interesting remains of its historical past combined with modern life and glamorous nightlife.




Santorini island is plenty of archaeological sites which prove the first man presence on the island back to the Neolithic Period. Santorini is one of the most popular destinations of Greece and it is known as one of the most spectacular landscape in the world. Every year, thousands of visitors go to Santorini to discover the famous submerged caldera, the volcano's crater which is situated today in the middle of a 32 square miles basin of water. Around the basin, hanging on cliffs of 150m to 300m height, you can find one of the most beautiful traditional villages of the Cyclades. White Cycladic houses and blue painted windows fighting against black volcanic rocks rising from the sea is a spectacle that will inspire more than an artist. 




Serifos island is an island with a quaint beauty, preserving at the same time the traditional Aegean character. The whole island is a balcony to the northwest all blue and sunny Aegean. It stands on the west part of the Cyclades Islands. What will surprise every visitor is that Serifos has an 84 km coastline and 12 km of those are sandy beaches. During your stay in Serifos it is important to visit the castle that stands in Hora. 




Schinoussa island has its quintessential skala and chora and is about as Greek as you can get. It has many small beaches, Psili Ammos, has beautiful sand and usually no-one else on it. There are paths along parts of the coast, especially in the south-east and even the odd taverna springing up. The interior is criss-crossed with tracks and you get a breath-taking panorama of most of the Small Cyclades from the island’s not very high summit. In the centre of the village is a long-established restaurant which has been granted a certificate for the quality of its Greek cuisine.




Sifnos island, being less barren than its neighbours, is probably the most beautiful of the western Cyclades. The island is small -- only 82 square kilometres but it has a population of 20,000 and a number of beautiful Cycladic villages. The capital of the island, Apollonia, is six kilometers inland from the port. The village, which is really three villages that have grown into one, takes its name from Apollo. A number of churches and a Folk Museum are all worth visiting. Castro is possibly the most picturesque village on the island and it stands on the site of the ancient and medieval towns of Sifnos. 




Sikinos Island, a little pearl is slowly getting more visitors year after year, but it is still one of the most untouched island of the Cyclades. You come here for the peacefulness and to experience the laid-back lifestyle of the locals. Islanders are very friendly and do their best to make you feel welcome. The locals make their own wine, but because of the harsh nature and infertile ground, it has often suffered hunger and poverty.




Cape Sounion, is one of the most famous and picturesque places in Athens. The cape is located 69 km southeast of Athens at the southernmost point of Attica peninsula. The Temple of Poseidon, built on a site set back from the sheer cliffs and with its magnificent view of the Aegean Sea and islands, was ideally located for worship of the powerful god of the sea. In ancient times, mariners would see the brilliant white marble columns of the Temple of Poseidon and know they were close to home.





Syros island belongs to the Cyclades Islands cluster, while Ermoupolis, the islands' capital town, is also the capital town of the whole insular group. Lying in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Syros covers an area of 84 m2 and has approximately 20.000 inhabitants. Ermoupolis, the capital and port of Syros, is built amphitheatrically on two hills and it is full of neoclassical buildings, mansions and white washed houses, while the dominating town hall and the church of Anastasia dominate in dignity.

Thirasia island has only 9 square kilometers in size and has only one hundred and fifty inhabitants. Manolas village is the capital of Thirassia. Other smaller settlements are Korfos, Riva and Potamos. Manolas is composed of small and quaint houses painted in various colors. The main attractions of this island are the virgin beaches and unspoilt nature.





Tinos island, The island of Virgin Mary. The traditional villages and the magnificent beaches of Tinos are expecting you for unforgettable holidays with view of the Aegean. Chapels, monasteries, windmills, pigeon houses, sculpture on green marble and painting are waiting for you to have a close look. Learn about the history of Tinos.

1 Week Charter in the Cyclades Islands ~ Athens/Athens

Day	From	To	Nautical Miles		Day	From	To	Nautical Miles
1	Athens	Kea (Tzia)	40		1	Athens	Kea (Tzia)	40
2	Kea (Tzia)	Syros (Foinikas)	32		2	Kea (Tzia)	Syros	32
3	Syros (Foinikas)	Myconos	25		3	Syros	Paros	25
4	Myconos	Paros	25		4	Paros	Sifnos	25
5	Paros	Serifos	30		5	Sifnos	Serifos	14
6	Serifos	Kythnos	25		6	Serifos	Kythnos	25
7	Kythnos	Athens	45		7	Kythnos	Athens	45
Total Nautical Miles: 222					Total Nautical Miles: 206