“In Mykonos, in Serifos, in Sikinos, in Milos you throw cypress apples and I throw apples. In Amorgos, in Kimolos, in Nio, in Santorini you send me citronella and I send you mandarin.”
Nikos Gatsos
Βλέπεις
The nymphs that Poseidon transformed into rocks in the deep blue Aegean Sea are “bathed” every summer by the warm rays of the sun, revealing enchanting landscapes, sculpted by the sea, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Bare rocks “decorated” with white houses with blue orange windows, blooming bougainvillea, ancient monuments, majestic temples and small picturesque chapels. Watch the sun rise from the white monastery of Panagia Chozioviotissa in Amorgos. Walk in their whitewashed alleys, some full of life, like in Mykonos Chora, Santorini and Paros and others quiet, like in Donousa, Anafi, Iraklia. Learn their history at the archaeological museums, at Akrotiri and Ancient Thera on Santorini, Delos – the sacred island of the Ancient Greeks, Homer’s tomb on Ios, Cyclops’ throne on Serifos, Ancient Karthaia on Kea and the elegant neoclassical buildings of Ermoupolis on Syros. Celebrate the 15th of August in Panagia of Tinos and Ekatontapiliani of Paros. “Pose” against the background of the characteristic windmills of the Cyclades and enjoy the sunset from the enchanting Ioulida on Kea, from Santorini with a view of the Caldera, the imposing Portara on Naxos, Koutala beach with a view of the Serifos mines and the port of Merichas on Kythnos.
Historical and archaeological museum of Delos
The tomb of Homer in Ios
The windmills of Mykonos
You are listening
Violin, lyre, bagpipe and santouri take you to traditional revelries with balls, sirtus, hashpiki and sushi. Rebetika songs with the famous Fragosiriani by Markos Vamvakaris and wild parties with modern music rhythms to spread the fun in all the islands of the Cyclades.
You’re sniffing
Aromas of beautiful rare wildflowers, such as the Amorgian elichrysus, which “burst” through the crevices of the rocks, fragrant sage and “intoxicating” thyme from the mountainous Naxos. The tangy aroma of capers from Sikinos. Clary sage, rosemary and honeysuckle.
Agritourism
Taste
Fresh fish and seafood in tavernas and ouzeri by the sea or “tucked away” in the island’s alleys. Restaurants with international cuisine for “sophisticated” palates on the cosmopolitan islands or traditional, simple and authentic cuisine in more remote destinations. Try the famous Amorgian goat fava, the Andros furtalia, the potato of Donousa, the tomato meatballs of Santorini, the Mykonos louza, the Gionic maildi, the Naxian butoudo, the Tinos agnaropita and the sea urchin salad of Heraklion. Accompany with Santorini wine, roasted raki of Amorgos, , Paros souma and sweeten yourself with almond loaves of Andros, Syros loukoumia, juicy watermelon pie of Milos as well as with famous Cycladic pasteli and dry pastelas.
Romantic tavern in Plaka, Naxos
Tinos cucumber pie
Santorini tomato meatballs
Αγγίζεις
Summer in the Cyclades means diving in clear blue waters and relaxing on unique beaches with golden sand, pebbles, rocks and volcanic landscapes. Some are famous and well-photographed and others are remote. Discover them all, from Kea, Sifnos, Milos, to Serifos, Koufonisia and Folegandros. Do water sports and diving to experience their rich seabed. Get to know the Cyclades… by walking. From the idyllic paths of Santorini with a view of the volcano to the green paths of Andros, with streams and small waterfalls and traditional cobbled streets that cross the villages of the island. Follow the old paths of Amorgos to discover its natural beauties, from Chora to Aegiali and Katapola.
At the bottom of Agia Anna, Amorgos
Sarakiniko, Milos
INFO
The Anafiots were the best builders, which is why Otto brought many of them to Athens to build the Palace. They settled at the foot of the Acropolis, creating their own neighbourhood, Anafiotika, which is a miniature of their island.
