- 1. In this article:
- 2. Cyclades Islands
- 3. Cyclades Islands: which are the windiest?
- 4. Cyclades Islands: which ones should you discover?
- 5. The most beautiful Cyclades Islands
- 6. Milos
- 7. Folegandros
- 8. Santorini
- 9. Andros
- 10. Serifos
- 11. Anafi
- 12. Amorgos
- 13. The most beautiful beaches of the Cyclades Islands
- 14. Islands with Airports
- 15. Map and Map
In this article:
Cyclades Islands
It's not an exaggeration if many describe the Cyclades Islands as the most beautiful of Greece.
White houses, domes, and blue windows that fade into the deep and brilliant sea from above, windmills, wonderful beaches, and streets fragrant with bougainvillea.
The archipelago of the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea, consists of 220 large and small islands named so because they are arranged in a circle around Delos.
Each island is different from the others, but all maintain recognizable traits like the Chora, the most important center of each island usually consisting of crowded streets that thin out under what once was an old castle.
Cyclades Islands: which are the windiest?
You will be spoiled for choice for your vacation in Greece: you will find islands for all tastes like Mykonos for those who prefer the party scene, Paros which has hosted many hippie communities over the years, the romantic Santorini or the beautiful and wild Amorgos.
What you need to know before you leave is that throughout the archipelago, there is a strong wind from the north known as the Meltemi that can reach speeds of up to 9 knots.
Among the islands, there are those more exposed to the winds, such as Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, and Paros, and those more sheltered, such as Kea, Serifos, Syros, Milos, Kymolos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios, and Santorini.
On your journey discovering the Cyclades Islands, you can also travel from one island to another, well connected by daily ferries.
Cyclades Islands: which ones should you discover?
Here is the list of Cyclades Islands you need to discover.
- Amorgos
- Andros
- Paros
- Antiparos
- Kea
- Syros
- Delos
- Ios
- Tinos
- Kimolos
- Makronisos
- Mykonos
- Milos
- Naxos
- Sifnos
- Santorini
- Kythonos
- Serifos
- Folegandros
- Sikinos
- Thirassia
- Koufonissi
- Anafi
- Iraklia
- Schinoussa
- Donoussa
- Small Cyclades
The most beautiful Cyclades Islands
Which are the most beautiful islands of the archipelago?
It depends a bit on what you want to do. If you are looking for less crowded places, we recommend more wild islands like Amorgos or Folegandros.
If you are looking for sea + nightlife, then head to Mykonos or Santorini. Below you will find our selection of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades.
Milos
Milos is definitely one of the most beautiful islands that has not yet been hit by mass tourism.
Its rock formations (in strange shapes) and white sandy beaches recall the island's volcanic past, as does the presence of mines. If you are looking for breathtaking beaches, this is the place for you.
Folegandros
The best way to discover Folegandros is from its famous cliffs, where you can rent an apartment with a view of the crystal-clear waters. Compared to other islands, it is bare and definitely more wild.
Santorini
It's useless to deny the charm of Santorini; despite being one of the most popular and visited locations, it offers unique views and panoramas in the world. It is worth at least one visit.
Andros
Andros is the island for those who are not in a hurry and know how to wait for the wonder. You will realize this when you drive along a dirt road from the main port. A vacation in Andros means escaping the modern world by exploring solitary beaches that will leave you breathless.
Serifos
If you love small islands where there is a strong contrast between pristine paradise-like beaches and the surrounding wild landscape, the small island of Serifos is the place for you.
Anafi
If you are looking for less crowded beaches and a bit of isolation even in high season, Anafi is the island for you; it is just over an hour from Anafi.
Amorgos
It is the easternmost island of the Cyclades and one of the most fascinating, surrounded by a sea that here seems to have a more intense color, perhaps due to the strong contrast with the surrounding arid landscape.
The most beautiful beaches of the Cyclades Islands
- Sarakiniko, Milos
- Mikri Vigla, Naxos
- Lionas, Naxos
- Black Beach, Santorini
- Red Beach, Santorini
- Lia, Syros
- Elia, Mykonos
- Manganari, Ios
- Mikro Viokastro, Amorgos
- Agia Ana, Amorgos
- Kolymbithres, Paros
- Kolona, Kythnos
- Apothikes, Andros
Islands with Airports
Here are which Cyclades Islands have an airport
- Milos
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Paros
- Syros
- Santorini
Map and Map
Below is the map of the Cyclades Archipelago