10 Sights & Landmarks in Cyclades That You Shouldn't Miss

May 7, 2022 Darwin Bolte

The Cyclades is a group of Greek islands with beautiful, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains and lush valleys. Glamorous Santorini and Mykonos attract the jetset, while lesser-known isles, such as Milos and Naxos, are the perfect places for beach lovers. Ruins, including the 11th-century Dorian settlement and volcanic ash-preserved Ancient Akrotiri in Santorini, amaze those with a bent for ancient history. Sifnos' cuisine wins it admirers. Hydrofoils, ferries and catamarans connect the islands.
Restaurants in Cyclades

1. Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa

840 08 Greece
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5.0 based on 1,213 reviews

Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa

Reviewed By windclems - Tokyo, Japan

Was a great excursion for us the famous monastery was like in the movie the Big Blue , the monks there offer a kind of Amorgos wine and one sweet . And the place is just fantastic . You can go there without thinking .

2. Chrisopigi Monastery

Greece
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5.0 based on 270 reviews

Chrisopigi Monastery

Reviewed By t-meauz - Nice, France

One of the most amazing places in Greece! Once you visit Sifnos, you have to visit the monastery. It is an unforgettable experience!

3. Naos Tou Apollona - Portara

Islet of Palatia, Naxos Town 84300 Greece http://www.naxos.gr/%ce%bd%ce%b1%cf%8c%cf%82-%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b1%cf%80%cf%8c%ce%bb%ce%bb%cf%89%ce%bd%ce%b1-%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%81%cf%84%ce%ac%cf%81%ce%b1/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,286 reviews

Naos Tou Apollona - Portara

Reviewed By _N5854HS - Athens, Greece

best sunset i ever saw on cyclades.An ancient temple where you can see the sun goes down,in the sea.beautiful romantic place for couples

4. Ancient Thera

Ancient Thera Road, Kamari 17892 Greece +30 2286 023217 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2454
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4.5 based on 2,292 reviews

Ancient Thera

This 11th century BC Dorian settlement includes remains from Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.

Reviewed By 335kimberleyp - Grimsby, United Kingdom

Ancient Thera is at the top of a mountain and well worth a visit for anyone enjoying archeology . Just a word of warning it is worth the 10euro fare for a mini bus up and down the winding road then to access the site it is a tiring uphill climb to the summit , the stunning views alone are superb and the bus allows two hours visit which is ample time to inspect the remains of the ancient Hellenistic city .

5. Panayia Evanyelistria Cathedral and Museums

Tinos Town Greece 0283/22256 http://www.panagiatinou.gr/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 733 reviews

Panayia Evanyelistria Cathedral and Museums

Drawing thousands of pilgrims during festivals of the Virgin, this place of worship features an icon attributed with healing powers.

Reviewed By blackrose04 - Milos, Greece

A beautiful church with beautiful architecture,that causes you awe.The church is decorated with the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. It also houses many museum worth seeing.

6. Little Venice

Mitropoleos Georgouli, Mykonos Town Greece
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4.5 based on 6,964 reviews

Little Venice

Reviewed By NicolasC973 - Limassol City, Cyprus

A must do while in Mykonos! Sunset time is the best time to visit Little Venice, preferably latest by 7.30pm to have an hour to watch the full sunset while enjoying a refreshing cocktail at one of the cafes situated on the shore of this location. Best enjoyed in a romantic mood with your loved one, or a flirt, easily found in Mykonos ;))

7. Lefkes

Greece
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4.5 based on 1,171 reviews

Lefkes

Reviewed By francinal - Stanford, United States

Topical Cycladic village. Extremely clean and friendly. I highly recommend a visit in the early morning if you are in Páros. Don’t forget to visit the cafe by the big church and meet Konstantinos the owner.. he serves the best lemonade in town. Truly a gem.

8. Parikia Town

Parikia Greece http://www.paros.gr/el
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4.5 based on 1,896 reviews

Parikia Town

Reviewed By duhoz - Beroun, Czech Republic

A friendly city which was more convenient for me to stay than picturesque and laid-back Nauousa The ancient city has everything, historical buildings, narrow charming streets, lovely taverns with great traditional Greek fare or fresh sea catches and sandy beaches around. The port just in the city center as well as main bus station to take you around the island, the airport not far away. The time does fly so quickly, its relax here, especially after the sunset. And I felt very safe at night while strolling the Frankish Castle area.

9. Old Town

Naxos Town Greece +30 2285 025072 http://www.greeka.com/cyclades/naxos/naxos-villages/naxos-town.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,126 reviews

Old Town

Reviewed By MrandMrsRo - Chester, United Kingdom

Lovely scenic alleyways. Lots of shops but didn't feel tacky touristy. We found an excellent traditional wood fired bakery in the Old Market area - best bread we had on the island and freshly baked all day long so piping hot when bought - open all day and till 9pm at night too. Worth going right up to the castle area and onto the terrace (through a cafe) to get a wonderful panoramic view of the island.

10. Matoyianni Street

Mykonos Town Greece 0269853244 http://www.thetopvillas.com/blog/matoyianni-street-things-mykonos
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,242 reviews

Matoyianni Street

Reviewed By vacationgirl58

The streets are very narrow with lots of shops and colourful ceramic displays. There are also places to stay in this area and lots of places to take very picturesque photographs. It’s always very busy in this area, but that’s all part of the attraction.

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