From	To	Nautical Miles
Marina Alimos	Kea	37nm
Kea	Serifos	50nm
Serifos	Sifnos	9nm
Sifnos	Milos	24nm
Milos	Santorini	53nm
Santorini	los	30nm
los	Naxos	33nm
Naxos	Paros	9nm
Paros	Syros	24nm
Syros	Kythnos	27nm
Kythnos	Kea	19nm
Kea	Sounion	15nm
Sounion	Marina Alimos	22nm

Kea

Located in the north west Aegean, Kea is one of the largest islands of the Cyclades, with stunning beaches, plenty of archaeological sites to visit and lovely traditional villages. Kea is a walker’s paradise, with an extensive network of ancient paths for those wanting to explore by foot. Wander through the island’s beautiful landscape, past olive trees, fruit trees, almond trees and oak trees.

Head to the south side of Nikolaos Bay to the port of Korissia where you’ll find the remains of the ancient town walls and a Sanctuary of Apollo. Unspoilt by tourism, Kea is an authentic Greek destination with some of the best restaurants in Greece, serving traditional local fare. Nestled in a valley of trees is Pisses, our favourite beach. It is an excellent spot for snorkelling and the best place for a late afternoon swim while the sun sets over the horizon.

Serifos

The island of Serifos is home to wild natural landscape, small lush valleys and whitewashed houses, nestled between steep rocky slopes and hills. Long sandy beaches and quaint coves, traditional Cycladic villages and historical sites complete this island’s irresistible charm. Serifos Town, known by the locals as Chora, is a picturesque village, located on a hill above the island’s main port, with spectacular views out across the Aegean Sea. Explore the Venetian Castle ruins in Serifos town as well as the renovated windmills and numerous post-Byzantine churches.

Livadi is the most popular tourist resort on Serifos and well-known for its natural beauty and quaint architecture, with white cubic-shaped houses built into the hillside. The majority of Serifos’ nightlife and dining venues are found here, with an abundance of tavernas, bars, clubs and restaurants along the beachfront. Some of the finest beaches in the Cyclades are located on Serifos Island with crystal clear waters and sheltered coves, some accessible only by boat. In the northeast you will enjoy the sandy beach of Lia, the lovely bay of Agios Sostis and the stunning Psili Ammos with its turquoise waters, considered by many to be the best beach on the island.

Sifnos

The island of Sifnos is a mountainous island which has been inhabited since 3000BC.  Sifnos is steeped in history, in ancient times Sifnos was a very wealthy island due to the islands gold and silver mines, production ceased either because the mines were flooded or they had worked it all out., there are also 365 churches on the island (not sure you’ll manage to visit all of them!) and several monasteries dotted around the island.  Today Sifnos is still producing pottery, with unique jars and pots acting as a trademark for the island.

Milos

An island on the western tip of the Cyclades Islands, Milos is known as the ‘Island of Colours’ thanks to its volcanic terrain with its many rock formations of different textures and colours from stark white to rich yellow. Well known for being where the ‘Venus de Milo’ was discovered, before being shown in the Lourve museum in Paris. A grand landscape and shaped like a horseshoe Milos has over 70 beaches to explore, each one with its own quality.  Overtime on the south coast of the island the sea has weathered small caves into the coastline, which once hid pirates and their treasure.

Santorini

The most southern of the Cyclades Islands, Santorini (also known as Thira) is among the most well-known, with its spectacular landscape, dramatic cliffs and brilliant whitewashed buildings clinging to the volcanic rock. Once a single island, Santorini today is a circular archipelago of islands as a result of an enormous volcanic eruption over 3,600 years ago in the late bronze age. Volcanic ash and pumice buried the island, one of the most prosperous pre-historic settlements of the period and for this reason Santorini has been linked with the myth of the lost city of Atlantis. Fira, the capital of Santorini, is located above the old port on the western side of the island. It is famous for its stunning views out across the Aegean Sea and here you will find all the typical Cycladic whitewashed houses with blue roofs, narrow alleyways and winding stairs. Sunsets on the island are unforgettable and Santorini has long been known as a romantic destination. The approach by sea is breathtaking, with most yachts entering the caldera from the north west. The Vlichada marina on the southern tip of Santorini is the best place to leave your boat while you explore this beautiful island.

Ios

While Ios is well known for its nightlife, there are still plenty of little places to get away from the crowds. The coastline of Ios is adorned by fine soft sand and emerald waters, offering fantastic cruising. On the eastern coast of Ios is the long, sandy beach of Kalamos which remains quiet and almost deserted, so you can enjoy the clear waters to yourself. South of Kalamos, lies the idyllic hidden cove of Papa, a beautiful beach accessible only by boat. Ios has the most traditional and typical Cycladic architecture in the entire Cyclades and can be seen at its best in Chora, the main town of Ios. Whitewashed cube houses with flat roofs and blue windows line the narrow streets and purple flowers decorate the whole town, a beautiful contrast to the bright white of the buildings and streets. The entire village is built ampitheatrically on the hill and from the highest point, the lovely church of Panaghia Gremiotissa, you can enjoy panoramic views of Chora. Sunsets here are particularly spectacular and well worth the walk up the hill.

Naxos

Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades Islands and is a great place to explore by both sea and land. Like many of the Cycladic islands, Naxos’ rich history can be seen in and around the island. Occupied by the Romans in ancient times and later part of the Byzantine Empire, the town of Naxos is watched over by a spectacular 13th century Venetian castle, which was the seat of power in the Cyclades for 300 years. The castle has been continually inhabited since it was built and during the summer hosts concerts and exhibitions for the public.

While the town of Naxos is definitely worth visiting, with its old houses, little shops and tavernas and friendly locals, there is much to be seen inland and we recommend you hire a car or scooter to explore the rest of the island. Naxos is the greenest island in the Cyclades with fertile valleys and impressively high mountains, the highest of which is named after the Greek god Zeus, who is said to have visited the island. Greek culture is still well preserved on Naxos and you will enjoy exploring villages like Apeirathos, where the locals still wear traditional costumes and the streets are made of marble. Beaches such as Agia Anna offer not only lovely swimming but windsurfing for those of you keen for some further action on the water.

Paros

Paros is located in the heart of the Cyclades and is the third largest Cycladic island after Naxos and Andros. It is a very popular tourist destination, attracting people with its exquisite sandy beaches, traditional villages, whitewashed houses covered in bougainvillea and historic chapels. It is known for its excellent nightlife in Naoussa, one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the island.

The mountains of Paros produce the best white marble in the world and most of the ancient Greek masterpieces were made from Paros’ fine marble, including Venus de Milo and the Parthenon. The island is also famed for its wine – both white and red. Locally made, it is produced the traditional way, without any additives and is well worth sampling. If you are around Paros in August, make sure you go to Parikia on the 15th August where for over 1500 years, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary has been celebrated. Fireworks fill the sky and fishing boats set off their smoky red signal flares as the ferry boats blast their horns and locals dressed in colourful traditional costumes dance through the town – enjoy a taste of the real Greece!

Syros

The hilly island of Syros is found in the northern Cyclades between Kythnos and Mykonos. Its central location makes it the principal administrative centre for the Cyclades and its beautiful capital Ermoupolis is the capital not only of Syros, but of all the Cyclades Islands. Admire the neo-classical buildings and Cycladic style whitewashed houses, which line the hills down to the harbour below.

The town’s main Miaouli square is among the most beautiful in Greece with coffee shops and restaurants sitting amongst palm trees. The Venetian settlement of Ano Syros, dating back to 1200 AD is also well worth a visit. With narrow lanes and a wonderfully medieval atmosphere, the town has been built in the style of an amphitheatre, with houses built on top of each other to form a defensive fortress – a throwback to the days when seaside towns needed protection from hostile enemies. Winding steps take you past houses with coloured doors and up to the 13 century Catholic Cathedral of St. George, perched on the hilltop. Enjoy the panoramic views out across the neighbouring islands of Tinos, Delos, Mykonos and Naxos.

Kythnos

South east of Kea lies the island of Kythnos, an island unspoiled by tourism and very ‘Greek’ in every aspect. Attracting mostly Greek tourists due to its lack of commercialism, the locals here are very friendly and hospitable and the pace of life is slow. While the landscape is largely rocky and barren, the summer months bring out an abundance of colourful flowers and there's a stark beauty in the harsh mountainous terrain peppered with figs, vines and goats. There are lovely sandy beaches, some only accessible by boat so this is the perfect place to get away from the crowds and find a beach to yourself. If you wander ashore you will find whitewashed houses, windmills, blue-domed churches and a way of life which seems to have remained unchanged for centuries. Kythnos is where you will find a taste of the ‘real Greece’, untouched by mass tourism and uncrowded even at the height of the season.

Sounion

Most famous for the ruins of the Greek temple Poseidon, which are perched on Cape Sounion overlooking the Aegean.  It’s worthwhile heading up to the ruins and watching the sunset over the Aegean…definitely a Kodak moment!  But don’t think that’s all there is to see with its sandy beaches, café culture and great restaurants it has a lot more to offer.