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Myconos: A dry windsept island, Myconos with its white houses down to the water’s edge and its characteristic windmills, has become one of the darlings of the jet set. All forms of entertainment by night including bars, restaurants, discotheques and tavernas. Myconos is also known for its beautiful sandy beaches.
Naxos: The largest island of the Cyclades, famous in mythology as the place where Theseus abandoned Ariadne, after slaying the Minotaur. There are ruins of a Frankish castle, a 6th century BC temple, and the ancient marble quarries, where there is an immense incomplete statue approx. 2.000 years old.
Santorini: The most spectacular group of islands in the Cyclades, Santorini and its attendant islets were formed from a volcano, which erupted in ancient times and is still slightly alive. The main town, the port of Fira, is perched high on the cliffs, which are streaked with wild brilliant colours. The white hill town is reached by a mule track, which climbs 700 ft. up from the landing place, or by a tele-cabin
Ios: A small isolated island and a perfect retreat for those seeking peace in lovely surroundings. A place of little fishing villages, beautiful beaches, windmills and tiny chapels.
Paros: An island famous for its natural beauty and also famous since classical times for its wonderful marble. One can visit the ancient quarries, from where marble was procured to make some of the most famous statues of the world. Serifos: The main town, Hora, stands back on a pyramidal hill, a particularly charming village as seen from the sea. A rare kind of pink flower, indigenous to Serifos, grows out of the walls in abundance.
Kythnos: The island has a fine bay and is renowned for warm springs. It is one of the barer islands, but has a great appeal for those who like the treeless scenery of the Cyclades. |
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