Top Attractions in South Aegean
South Aegean Essentials
The South Aegean region encompasses the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands, featuring a dense concentration of ancient and medieval history. This selection highlights the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Master in Rhodes, the sacred Monastery of St. John on Patmos, and the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on Santorini. Architectural landmarks include the windmills of Mykonos and the rock-carved Chozoviotissa Monastery on Amorgos, while natural sites like the volcanic lunar landscapes of Sarakiniko on Milos and the red cliffs of Santorini complement these cultural treasures.
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!
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.
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
A 14th-century Gothic citadel built by the Knights Hospitaller on the site of a former Byzantine fortress. The palace features grand halls, pebble-mosaic floors, and a museum housing ancient sculptures and medieval artifacts.
Panagia Paraportiani
A unique 15th-century church complex in Mykonos town composed of five separate chapels merged into one asymmetrical structure. Its smooth, whitewashed exterior is a prime example of traditional Cycladic architecture.
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