Top Things to do in South Aegean
Top Hotels in South Aegean
- 1. Utopia Boutique Hotel
- 2. Apanemo Hotel & Suites
- 3. Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort Hotel & Spa
- 4. Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas
- 5. Aeolos Resort Mykonos
- 6. Astro Palace Hotel & Suites
- 7. Nissaki Boutique Hotel
- 8. Palladium Boutique Hotel
- 9. Sentido Port Royal Villas & Spa
- 10. Michelangelo Resort & Spa
Top 10 Ancient Ruins in South Aegean, South Aegean
Discover the best top things to do in South Aegean, Greece including Avenue of the Lions, House of Dionysus, Naos Tou Apollona - Portara, Ancient Thera, Ancient Kamiros, Village of Lindos, Acropolis of Lindos, Ancient Roman Theatre - Milos, Archaeological Site of Delos, Paleo Pili.
Restaurants in South Aegean
1. Avenue of the Lions
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
An ancient street dating back to the seventh century BC lined with majestic stone lions.
Reviewed By Luis-in-Arizona - Gilbert, United States
The row of these seven 2600-year-old sphinx like lion statues is one of the main, iconic image of the island. However, only one of the Iions is original. These lions on the site are perfect copies of those originals that are in the museum in Delo for safety and conservation reasons. It gives you a perspective on what it would have looked like coming to the island when the lions were in their original position. Delos is an island that is currently uninhabited and is mainly an archaeological site . You can’t stay there , only the people that are workers stay on the island . You can get to it by Ferry from the island of Mykonos. In June 2019, we left the old port in the afternoon because we missed the 10am boat. We recommend the guided tour without a doubt, unless you are not going with someone who knows the subject, you will just see pillars and stones piled on an island with a very nice view. Once we disembarked, we met up with a tour guide who was quite informative, extremely nice, and knowledgeable. We got a sense of how bustling a place Delos was at that time. When the tour ended, we had time to tour the museum and some other parts of the island, then took the ferry back to Mykonos. Don't miss the museum! Don't forget to bring sun block, a hat (there are very few shady places), and water! If you run out of water, inside the museum they give away a bottle of water per person. It takes about 4 hours to tour the island (including the guided tour). Take hiking shoes since there is a nice hike uphill were you can get a fabulous view . Mount Kynthos, at 370 feet, is the island's highest point. Up there, are remains of the Temple of Zeus and Athena. To ancient Greeks, this peak seems to look like the spot from which Poseidon had pulled the island up from the deep. Two warnings: bathing and pets are not allowed on the island.
2. House of Dionysus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
These crumbling ruins of an ancient Greek dwelling still contain some fairly well-preserved mosaics.
Reviewed By Luis-in-Arizona - Gilbert, United States
It is a very nice visit if accompanied by a guide who can explain well not only the house but also the stories on the uses and customs of those who lived here, making us imagine how life was inside this house. The white marble columns, the mosaic in the courtyard, the rooms and the water drains they all give us an idea of the houses of that time. The mosaics are splendid and well preserved. It is one of the many gifts that the island of Delos offers. But if you go to Delos you have to visit it all, it is all an archaeological site and it all deserves. Delos is an island that is currently uninhabited and is mainly an archaeological site . You can’t stay there , only the people that are workers stay on the island . You can get to it by Ferry from the island of Mykonos. In June 2019, we left the old port in the afternoon because we missed the 10am boat. We recommend the guided tour without a doubt, unless you are not going with someone who knows the subject, you will just see pillars and stones piled on an island with a very nice view. Once we disembarked, we met up with a tour guide who was quite informative, extremely nice, and knowledgeable. We got a sense of how bustling a place Delos was at that time. When the tour ended, we had time to tour the museum and some other parts of the island, then took the ferry back to Mykonos. Don't miss the museum! Don't forget to bring sun block, a hat (there are very few shady places), and water! If you run out of water, inside the museum they give away a bottle of water per person. It takes about 4 hours to tour the island (including the guided tour). Take hiking shoes since there is a nice hike uphill were you can get a fabulous view . Two warnings: bathing and pets are not allowed on the island.
3. Naos Tou Apollona - Portara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,286 reviews
Reviewed By _N5854HS - Athens, Greece
best sunset i ever saw on cyclades.An ancient temple where you can see the sun goes down,in the sea.beautiful romantic place for couples
4. Ancient Thera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,292 reviews
This 11th century BC Dorian settlement includes remains from Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
Reviewed By 335kimberleyp - Grimsby, United Kingdom
Ancient Thera is at the top of a mountain and well worth a visit for anyone enjoying archeology . Just a word of warning it is worth the 10euro fare for a mini bus up and down the winding road then to access the site it is a tiring uphill climb to the summit , the stunning views alone are superb and the bus allows two hours visit which is ample time to inspect the remains of the ancient Hellenistic city .
5. Ancient Kamiros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,071 reviews
Built around the 7th century B.C., this ancient city of Rhodes contains the remains of an advanced civilization that is dated nearly 3,000 years old.
Reviewed By Philip_Marsh - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Situated on the North West coast of Rhodes Kamiros is the smallest of the 3 ancient cities that formed the Rhodian state. It’s a Hellenistic city and whilst I’ve seen larger, more impressive ruins this is a little treasure. Built in a cleft of a hill this is a perfect place to visit, with a path that takes you to the top of the site before bringing you down hill via the Main Street with the city laid out on both sides. There is also a nice breeze which funnels down the slope and keeps you cool. This site is situated near the coast road (hence easy access), there are taverns nearby on the coast (although not the cheapest places to eat/drink) and there is plenty of free parking on site. The cost is €6 per head (adults), it requires some effort to climb the slope originally (there are seats on the way up) but it isn’t crowded and it will only take you about 45-60 minutes to explore (a positive when it’s hot). Go, explore, enjoy the city, history and the setting.
6. Village of Lindos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,226 reviews
Reviewed By lushlou - Crawley, United Kingdom
We had a day trip here Well what can I say Kind is what a beautiful beautiful place We wandered round the cobbler streets It’s just stunning absolutely stunning We then went onto the beach Again beautiful! As good as the Caribbean ! Would love to see it at night it just is a magical place
7. Acropolis of Lindos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,244 reviews
Reviewed By Daveshent - Leek, United Kingdom
Wow, such a spectacle from when you 1st see the castle walls on the approach be it land or sea. You need good shoes to negotiate the steep hill side and narrow streets, and there are many paths up to the acropolis. A short Que and 12 euro and you enter the walls. more steep steps and uneven ground all the way to the top. Lots of information boards to explain the huge history of the place, fantastic wonderment of how they built and lived in this amazing fort and then the views OMG Take your time on the walk up (and down) lazily wander around the ruins and soak up the drama. Fantastic.
8. Ancient Roman Theatre - Milos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By FrangipanniBrisbane
The amphitheatre is close to the small village of Klima and many archaeological sites can be found near the small church on the hill above the village
9. Archaeological Site of Delos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,500 reviews
Reviewed By humuhumu_fish - Bolton, United States
We took the Ancient Delos tour through our cruise ship, but anyone else can do this as well. A round trip ferry takes you from the old port in Mykonos to the island of Delos where you can walk among the archaeological ruins of Delos. We spent a couple of hours on Delos and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip. If you have time, I recommend hiking up towards the temple of Isis on the path to the right of the museum building. The views from up there were great and hardly anyone ventured that direction (my son and I had it to ourselves).
10. Paleo Pili
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
Old Byzantine fortress located in the old village of Pili, it is amazing and beautiful, one of the most beautiful places on the island.
Reviewed By j_tizzle87 - London, United Kingdom
This was one of the highlights of our week in Kos. We hired a Jeep from Kos Town and spent the day exploring villages in the mountains and this was the last place we saw. Hardly anyone else around, free to enter (though you should bring some change for the old man who watches the cars), and a fairly quick and easy ascent to the top of the ruin. Views from here are sensational - if someone else is around ask them to take a photo of you taking in the view from the giant hole in the wall, see pic below! Also, the small cafe overlooking the ruin is a great spot to rehydrate and view the castle itself. Worth the extra few steps.
