Top Attractions in Cyclades

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The Cyclades archipelago contains Greece's most recognizable landmarks, ranging from the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Delos to the volcanic landscapes of Milos’ Sarakiniko beach. This collection features the 11th-century cliffside monastery of Chozoviotissa on Amorgos, the 4th-century Church of Ekatontapiliani on Paros, and the Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri. It highlights essential architectural features like the Mykonos windmills and the blue-domed churches of Santorini, alongside the 10-kilometer caldera hiking trail connecting Fira to Oia.

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Delos

The island of Delos, near Mykonos, close to the centre of the Cyclades archipelago, is one of the most important mythological, historical,…

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Ancient Akrotiri

Akrotiri is a village on the island of Santorini in Greece. It is located 15 kilometers south of the capital Fira, built on the slopes of a…

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Byzantine Castle Ruins

If you want to see the most beautiful sunset at Santorini, come to the ruins of a 15th century castle. The view will take your breath away!

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Portara

The ruins of the ancient temple situated on a tiny islet connected by a narrow walkway to the shore are especially beautiful during sunsets.

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Windmills

The Mykonos windmills are an iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos.

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Chozoviotissa Monastry

The iconic sight of Amorgos island. The gleaming white monastery carved into the stone walls of the island's mountains is a truly…

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Sarakiniko

Lunar-like landscape formed by white volcanic rock eroded by wind and waves. This coastal area on Milos features natural caves, arches, and smooth stone platforms used for sunbathing and cliff jumping.

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Blue dome view point

Formally known as the Catholic Church of the Dormition, this 18th-century structure in Firostefani is characterized by its bright blue dome and three-bell campanile overlooking the Santorini caldera.

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Panagia Paraportiani

Located in the Kastro neighborhood of Mykonos, this asymmetric whitewashed complex consists of five separate churches built together between the 14th and 17th centuries.

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Our Lady of Tinos

Our Lady of Tinos is the major Marian shrine in Greece. It is located in the town of Tinos on the island of Tinos.

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Church of Our Lady of a Hundred Doors

Panagia Ekatontapiliani; literally the church with 100 gates) or Panagia Katapoliani is a historic Byzantine church complex in Parikia town…

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Red Beach

The most famous and probably most beautiful beach on the island enclosed by a marvelous red stone cliff.

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Hiking Trail: Fira to Oia

A 10-kilometer scenic route following the edge of the Santorini caldera. The path passes through the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli, reaching a maximum elevation of 330 meters before descending into Oia.

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