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The Cyclades archipelago is located in the central part of the Aegean Sea in Greece. The origin of the name refers to the islands around the sacred island of Delos.
The archipelago is made up of 220 islands, 20 of which are large. The two best known are Mykonos and Santorini.
Mykonos:
Beautiful villages, fantastic sandy beaches and the tranquility of Greece make Mykonos one of the most popular holiday islands of the Aegean Islands. The island is known of its Kato Mili windmills from the 16th-century.
Santorini:
The island in the south of the Cyclades is known for its whitewashed houses with bright blue roofs, small terraces and pools. The crater villages of Oia and Fira lie on the edge of a large volcanic crate. Santorini is one of the most expensive island in Greece.
Paros:
It is located in the center of the Cyclades.
Paros is smaller and less well known than the neighboring island of Naxos, but it is just as beautiful.
Siros:
Picturesque bays, wildlife, ancient sites and elegant seaside towns.
Anyone who arrives in Siros should take the time to explore ton foot he port city with its amazing buildings before heading out to the beaches.
Milos:
Milos is also called the island of colors, thanks to its colorful fishing villages and the deep blue color of the sea. Milos became world famous for the discovery of “Venus of Milo”. Today it is in the Louvre in Paris.
Sifnos:
Sifnos was once one of the richest island in Greece, thanks to its gold and silver sites. Although it is crowded in high season, it is almost empty out of season.
Delos:
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
Delos is located in the middle of the Cyclades archipelago. It was considered a holy place, according to Greek mythology it is the birthplace of Apollo, the Sun God.
Anafi:
The clear nature, the exciting archeological sites and the fantastic beaches make this island magical.
Amorgos:
This island is the perfect place for anyone looking for peace and solitude. Amorgos differs from the rest of the Cyclades with rocky, high mountains and deep gorges. The Byzantine rock monastery, the Panagia Chozoviotissa is a must-see for anyone visiting the island.
Weather:
Greece has a typical Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The seasonal weather is relatively constant, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, although the Cyclades are very hot in summer. Summer is humid, with temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius, especially in July and August.
Sometimes there are showers and storms, but this kind of weather lasts for up to a day. It rains more from October.
The sea temperature is around 20-25 degrees Celsius from April to November.
Wind:
The summer heat of the Cyclades is somewhat offset by the meltemi, the ever-blowing hot Cycladic wind that sometimes upsets even boat schedules.
Banking:
The currency is the Euro.
Master and Visa cards are accepted widely in larger stores and restaurants but you may need cash for independent, small businesses. You can find ATMs at the marinas and banks. Banking hours are Monday to Friday (8:00am to 2:00pm).
Internet:
You’ll find free Wi-Fi in many shopping malls, restaurants and cafes, but you may find that speeds vary.
The Cyclades archipelago is located in the central part of the Aegean Sea in Greece. The origin of the name refers to the islands around the sacred island of Delos.
The archipelago is made up of 220 islands, 20 of which are large. The two best known are Mykonos and Santorini.
Mykonos:
Beautiful villages, fantastic sandy beaches and the tranquility of Greece make Mykonos one of the most popular holiday islands of the Aegean Islands. The island is known of its Kato Mili windmills from the 16th-century.
Santorini:
The island in the south of the Cyclades is known for its whitewashed houses with bright blue roofs, small terraces and pools. The crater villages of Oia and Fira lie on the edge of a large volcanic crate. Santorini is one of the most expensive island in Greece.
Paros:
It is located in the center of the Cyclades.
Paros is smaller and less well known than the neighboring island of Naxos, but it is just as beautiful.
Siros:
Picturesque bays, wildlife, ancient sites and elegant seaside towns.
Anyone who arrives in Siros should take the time to explore ton foot he port city with its amazing buildings before heading out to the beaches.
Milos:
Milos is also called the island of colors, thanks to its colorful fishing villages and the deep blue color of the sea. Milos became world famous for the discovery of “Venus of Milo”. Today it is in the Louvre in Paris.
Sifnos:
Sifnos was once one of the richest island in Greece, thanks to its gold and silver sites. Although it is crowded in high season, it is almost empty out of season.
Delos:
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
Delos is located in the middle of the Cyclades archipelago. It was considered a holy place, according to Greek mythology it is the birthplace of Apollo, the Sun God.
Anafi:
The clear nature, the exciting archeological sites and the fantastic beaches make this island magical.
Amorgos:
This island is the perfect place for anyone looking for peace and solitude. Amorgos differs from the rest of the Cyclades with rocky, high mountains and deep gorges. The Byzantine rock monastery, the Panagia Chozoviotissa is a must-see for anyone visiting the island.
Weather:
Greece has a typical Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The seasonal weather is relatively constant, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, although the Cyclades are very hot in summer. Summer is humid, with temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius, especially in July and August.
Sometimes there are showers and storms, but this kind of weather lasts for up to a day. It rains more from October.
The sea temperature is around 20-25 degrees Celsius from April to November.
Wind:
The summer heat of the Cyclades is somewhat offset by the meltemi, the ever-blowing hot Cycladic wind that sometimes upsets even boat schedules.
Banking:
The currency is the Euro.
Master and Visa cards are accepted widely in larger stores and restaurants but you may need cash for independent, small businesses. You can find ATMs at the marinas and banks. Banking hours are Monday to Friday (8:00am to 2:00pm).
Internet:
You’ll find free Wi-Fi in many shopping malls, restaurants and cafes, but you may find that speeds vary.
