POLYAIGOS

They call it the island of “many goats”, and they’re not joking! But if you don’t mind them, they won’t mind you. Beautiful beaches, colourful rock formations, Martian landscapes, caves big enough to accommodate a boat – Polyaigos is an explorer’s dream! The island is uninhabited, and we can only hope it remains so.

SIKINOS

The island features a 1960s-era unspoiled “hora” (main town), not big enough to attract crowds, but beautiful enough to thrill those who make the trip.

SIFNOS

The island of pottery and good food, it is the birthplace of Nikolaos Tselemendes, the father of Greek gourmet cooking. In antiquity, you could find gold in the soil, making Sifnos a very rich island; you can still find it today – in the hearts of its people and the colour of its beaches!

SCHINOUSA

Schinousa was propably the first of the small Cyclades islands to be “discovered”, luckily those who discovered it many years ago have successfully preserved what initially attracted them to the island. Schinousa features a very protected port with excellent tavernas offering fresh fish.

IOS

An absolutely magical island with perhaps the best beaches in the Cyclades, Ios has been known for several years as the “ultimate party island”, a reputation it has made serious efforts to shed.

KOUFONISIA

There are two Koufonisia – the top one or Pano Koufonissi and the bottom one or Kato Koufonissi. Pano Koufonissi followed the road to rapid development and just as rapidly lost its distinctive character, with over 3,000 rooms-to-let transforming its landscape. Kato Koufonissi, on the other hand, is mostly uninhabited and features breathtaking white-sand beaches and a single, but very interesting place to eat.

NAXOS

A big and rich island, which up until a few years ago was the sole provider for most of the Cyclades Islands. All vegetables, fruits, meat and cheese were supplied by Naxos. As a result, Naxos was late in developing touristically, which makes it an even more attractive destination. Apart from its beaches, there are a number of historic sites and beautiful villages to visit

IRAKLEIA

Very small and isolated, Iraklia remains undiscovered by the majority of tourists. A rare attraction is a WWII German reconnaissance plane lying on the bottom of the sea at a depth of 8 metres, from the time when the Aegean was still a theatre of fierce battles among the Allies and the Axis Powers.

Kimolos

Its name derives from the Greek word kimolia, meaning chalk – the kind we would use to write on blackboards, but totally useless when it comes to writing on iPads. Fortunately, ongoing mining operations deter the majority of tourists from visiting, but there are wonderful surprises in store for those who decide to take the chance!

Folegandros

The absolute gem of the Cyclades, which was finally discovered by the “masses” some years ago, but still maintains much of its original charm, featuring one of the most fascinating “horas” (main towns) of the Cyclades. Folegandros has come a long way. As late as the 1960s it was used as a place of exile for political undesirables; the most sought-after item back then was a pair of shoes.