Cyclades islands, Greece

Spread over the deep blue waters of Aegean Sea, the Cyclades islands is an archipelago or cluster of islands of varying size and shape. It is one of the

most popular places in Greece and a major tourist destination, drawing large number of tourists every year. Comprising of 39 islands, the Cyclades island lie to south east of the coast of Attica and to the east of Peloponnese. Of the 24 inhabited Cyclades islands the most famous ones are Andros, Delos,Tinos, Amorgos, Mykonos, Antiparos,Syros, Naxos, Amorgos, Paros, Anafi, Ios, Folegandros, Sikinos, Santorini (Thira).

p>All through the year, tourists come to these beautiful islands to enjoy their holidays amidst scenic landscapes, lush greenery and exotic beaches. Besides the natural beauty, the islands draw tourists as they are home to many ancient monuments, famous cathedrals and archaeological sites. There is an old world charm in the villages and towns of these islands though they are not deprived of the modern amenities and facilities. The best season to visit the islands is summer that lasts from May to September. From October, rainy season starts followed by temperate winter. One can reach the islands by air as regular flights are available from the mainland or by ferry service.

All the small islands circle around the sacred island of Delos, which is believed to be the birthplace of Greek god Apollo and Artemis. Delos is considered to be an important Panhellenic sanctuary and archaeological evidences tells us that the island has been inhabited from the 3rd millenium B.C. Remains of ancient temples, monuments and theatre are scattered in the island. Some of the important archaeological sites to be visited in Delos are Temple of Delians, Minoan Fountain, Terrace of the Lions, Temple of Isis, Temple of Hera, the House

of Dinoysos and there are many more. To learn about the rich heritage of the island, visit to the Archaeological Museum of Delos is a must.

Amorgos is one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands offering superb combination of exotic beaches and antiquities. Minoa, Arkessini and Aegialli are the three important towns in Amorgos where remains of ancient monuments can be seen. Andros is the second largest among the Cyclades islands and also acclaimed to be one of the most beautiful islands of Greece. Mother Nature has benevolently adorned the island with mountain ranges, gorges, valleys with lush greenery and scenic beaches. The capital of Andros shows a fine blend of modernity and neo classical architecture with paved ways, arcades and beautiful churches.

Mykonos is another very popular tourist destination among the Cyclades islands. Famous for its cosmopolitan environment, Mykonos offers beautiful sandy beaches, lovely churches and exciting night life to its visitors. If you are looking for tranquility in the lap of nature, then take a trip to Koufonisia that has many fantastic sea beaches and known for numerous caves present everywhere in the island.

There are many more popular islands belonging to the Cyclades island having unique specialties that compel the tourists to visit them repeatedly for having wonderful holidays.

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