Top Things to do in Cyclades
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Cyclades, South Aegean
The Cyclades is a group of Greek islands with beautiful, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains and lush valleys. Glamorous Santorini and Mykonos attract the jetset, while lesser-known isles, such as Milos and Naxos, are the perfect places for beach lovers. Ruins, including the 11th-century Dorian settlement and volcanic ash-preserved Ancient Akrotiri in Santorini, amaze those with a bent for ancient history. Sifnos' cuisine wins it admirers. Hydrofoils, ferries and catamarans connect the islands.
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1. Kleftiko Beach
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5.0 based on 1,188 reviews
Reviewed By elenagliatismel - Glyfada, Greece
I highly recommend the boat tours that sail around Milos island especially the tour that stops at Kleftiko for a swim.The crystal blue waters are irresistible and the scenery is majestic.Enjoying a lunch on board surrounded by 50 shades of blue waters.One must not miss the boat tour when visiting Milos Island.It is an unforgettable experience.
2. Hiking Trail Fira - Oia
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5.0 based on 3,221 reviews
This is the most obvious hike you can make on the island of Santorini and it will lead you - if you have not discovered them by now - through the sister villages of Fira, Firostefani and Imerovigli, going higher up all the time above the caldera. It then continues through the expanding housing in northern direction and it finally goes to Oia via a really magnificent path. This hike offers many changing views on the volcano, the sea and the caldera. This hike takes two hours and a half (actual walking time), but the total time can reach 4 or 5 hours. It is ideal to leave Firà at about 10am and in this way you will arrive in Oia already between 1 and 2pm. You can then eat in Oia in one of the many bars. In the afternoon you can descend to the little harbour of Ammoudi in Oia. From the bus square in Fira (when you get to Fira by bus) you have to continue to the very busy square of Theotokopoulou. This is the modern centre of Fira with a lot of travel agencies, banks and bars. In the corner, in between the George's Snack Corner and the Pelican travel agency you go left, in the direction of the caldera. You can then take one of the three streets off the right, they all lead towards the higher part of Fira. Once at the Archaeological Museum higher up (this museum is open till 3pm, but not on Mondays), take a left, past the upper station of the cable car. You then go right above the caldera, until the red-brown building higher up that dominates this neighbourhood of Firostefani: it is the P.M. Nomikos Conference Centre, where a lot of exhibitions take place – on the extending corner in front of this building many people take pictures of the marvellous panoramic view. On the left of the Centre you follow the tiled road and stairs, while you enjoy the view – in front of you you can see the even higher situated village of Imerovigli.
Reviewed By SharonR227 - Wayzata, United States
We took the bus from Oia towards Fira and asked the bus driver to let us off in Imerovigli. The nearby tourist office told us where to find the cliff walk trail. It was great to begin in Imerovigli, because then you are walking downhill to Fira. The views are fabulous, and there was a nice cooling breeze. We had good walking shoes and enjoyed seeing Skaros rock in the distance, the Mylos windmill, and the gorgeous blue domed church and 3 bell tower just beyond the Mama Thira Taverna. There are so many picturesque white washed dwellings, wildflowers, and stunning caldera views that it is a photographer's dream. We took the bus from Fira back to Oia. It was a great morning walk!
3. Plaka Beach
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4.5 based on 1,269 reviews
A sunny stretch of sand by the sea, littered with nude and semi-nude sunbathers from all over the world.
Reviewed By bikerbabe22 - Milton, Canada
This is a great beach. The sand is super fine, there is plenty of space available, and it’s surrounded by shops and restaurants
4. Parikia Town
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4.5 based on 1,896 reviews
Reviewed By duhoz - Beroun, Czech Republic
A friendly city which was more convenient for me to stay than picturesque and laid-back Nauousa The ancient city has everything, historical buildings, narrow charming streets, lovely taverns with great traditional Greek fare or fresh sea catches and sandy beaches around. The port just in the city center as well as main bus station to take you around the island, the airport not far away. The time does fly so quickly, its relax here, especially after the sunset. And I felt very safe at night while strolling the Frankish Castle area.
5. Amoudi Bay
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4.5 based on 3,828 reviews
Reviewed By stardust2newyorkcity - New York City, United States
Ammoudi Bay feels like a quintessential Greek island experience to me. You can walk a rustic path from the town of Oia down to the bay...smelling donkey doo-doo then entire way and chatting with fellow travelers and locals along the way. Once down at the water's edge there is a path for walking around the rocky coast and exploring a bit...you can watch the famous Santorini sunset from here...AND you can have an amazing lunch at the Sunset Ammoudi Tavern--here you can gobble sun-dried octopus, grilled squid, fried red mullet, fried sardines and anchovies, and grilled whole scorpion fish--absolutely wonderful! We love Ammoudi Bay and the restaurants down here...be sure to come down here if you visit Santorini, it has the best views and best dining on the island.
6. Perissa Black Sand Beach
7. Sarakiniko Beach
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4.5 based on 2,202 reviews
Reviewed By OanaBoiangiu - Bucharest, Romania
Definitely the place to be when you are in Milos. I would recommend going early in the morning if you want it to be quiet. The place is popular so it will have tourists that are taking photos, especially after 10:30 AM. Take a camera with you as you'll find many spots where you can take amazing pictures. Close to the beach you can find a food truck with beverages in case you forget to take water with you.
8. Manganari Beach
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4.5 based on 1,196 reviews
Reviewed By VAGGYPAR
One of the best beaches anywhere in Greece.. Totally outstanding g beauty, clean beautiful sand crystal clear waters. Massive size...
9. Katergo Beach
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4.5 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By aveou
There are 2 ways to get to Katergo beach, either on foot or by boat. We took the boat since on foot is a long way, about 20' walk and it was great! The boat fee is small and it's one ticket back and forth, while children pay half the price. The beach is wonderful, blue waters and all and you can explore the rocks at the end of the beach. The boat comes every hour and you can stay as many hours as you like, you don't pay more for the trip back.
10. Old Port of Naoussa
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4.5 based on 1,784 reviews
Reviewed By bobbiv2013 - New York City, United States
The fishing boats display their catch...shops galore..very creatively displayed clothes, design items...restaurants/cafes of all sizes from smoothies to full course dinners...you can leisurely sip a coffee or delight in many courses....loved the energy and wonderful side streets..beauty every place you looked!
