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Little Venice ©
Neighborhood
Little Venice , Mykonos Town
4.4
Watch the sunset from a Mykonos beach, go for a stroll among the shops, restaurants, and bars, and observe the mix of culture and architectur
Akrotiri ©
Ruin
Akrotiri , Akrotiri
4.1
Set your clock back a few thousand years with a visit to Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption ar
Tours from $54
Kamari Beach ©
Beach
Kamari Beach , Kamari
4.1
Soak up the island atmosphere at Kamari Beach, a popular spot to watch sunrises and sunsets. This beach, Santorini's longest, attracts water-
Red Beach ©
Beach
Red Beach , Akrotiri
3.0
Famous for its red rock formations, Red Beach sits just steps from the site of an ancient Minoan settlement destroyed by a volcanic eruption
Amoudi Bay ©
Water Body
Amoudi Bay , Oia
4.5
A place of romantic sunsets and traditional taverns, Amoudi Bay sits just below the small port town of Oia. After a swim in the Aegean, scram
Tours from $104

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4.3
Duration: 8 hours
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4.7
Duration: 5 hours
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4.8
Duration: 330 to 360 minutes
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Cyclades

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Beaches · Landmarks · Ruins
Located southeast of the Greek mainland, the Cyclades island group constitutes part of an archipelago containing over 2,000 islands. Quintessentially Mediterranean, the islands feature varied landscapes that include sun-drenched beaches, bare mountains, olive groves, ancient ruins, lush vineyards, and whitewashed villages. Santorini and Mykonos remain the Cyclades' main tourist attractions, luring vacationers with golden sands and lively nightlife. You can easily avoid the big crowds by settling on less-frequented Antiparos or Anafi, small islands with quiet beaches and picturesque coastal walks. If you're not married to the idea of staying in one place, use one of the bigger islands as your base and spend time touring the remote islets, which provide plenty of privacy and tranquility. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Cyclades and add them to your vacation plans using our Greece day trip planner.

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Perissa Black Sand Beach ©
Beach
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Perissa
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Panormos Beach ©
Beach
Panormos Beach
Panormos
3.7
Duration: 4 hours
Paradise Beach ©
Beach
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach
3.7
Duration: 1 hour
Platis Gialos Beach ©
Beach
Platis Gialos Beach
Platys Gialos
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Cyclades

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Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours
Fira
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
GoDive Mykonos PADI Diving Resort ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
GoDive Mykonos PADI Diving Resort
Ano Mera
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Spa
Spas
Fira
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Polco Sailing Cruises ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Polco Sailing Cruises
Adamas
4.9
Duration: 8 hours

Historic Sites in Cyclades

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Ancient Thera ©
Ruin
Ancient Thera
Kamari
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Paraportiani Church ©
Religious Site
Paraportiani Church
Mykonos Town
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Naos tou Apollona - Portara ©
Ruin
Naos tou Apollona - Portara
Naxos Town
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
Akrotiri LightHouse ©
Lighthouse
Akrotiri LightHouse
Akrotiri
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Wildlife in Cyclades

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Santorini Sailing ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Santorini Sailing
Firostefani
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Oneiro Milos ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Oneiro Milos
Adamas
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Bella Aurora & Thalassa
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Bella Aurora & Thalassa
Imerovigli
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Aquatta Yachts ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Aquatta Yachts
Adamas
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

Beaches in Cyclades

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Elia Beach ©
Beach
Elia Beach
Elia
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Kleftiko Beach ©
Beach
Kleftiko Beach
Milos
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Perivolos ©
Beach
Perivolos
Perivolos
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Super Paradise Beach ©
Beach
Super Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach
3.7
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Naxos Art - Techni Store ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Naxos Art - Techni Store
Naxos Town
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
ONEIPA Concept Store ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
ONEIPA Concept Store
Lefkes
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Santorini Yoga With Veronika ©
Spa / Wellness
Santorini Yoga With Veronika
Karteradhos
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Mykonos Vioma Organic Farm ©
Winery / Vineyard
Mykonos Vioma Organic Farm
Ano Mera
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

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Regions of Cyclades

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