Cyclades Travel Planning
If you dreamed about the perfect little town, in the perfect Greek island, then Parikia is for you. The settlement has all that makes Greece famous: archaeology, beaches, blue domes, cute plazas, whitewashed houses, delicious food and warm hosts. Parikia is one of our favorite spots in the Cycladas. Though not fully under the radar,…
Serifos has a special place in our hearts. It was one of the first islands we visited before moving to Greece. Now that we live in Athens, we visit regularly. Since it’s only 62 miles (100 km) from the port of Piraeus it’s easy for us to go. In fact, we try to go to…
If you are wondering whether to go to Santorini or Mykonos, you are lucky. We are talking about two of the most beautiful islands in the world. Santorini and Mykonos are in the Cyclades, the most famous group of islands in Greece. However, though equally gorgeous, they are quite different. Therefore, they cater to different…
Maybe Tinos is not the first Greek island that comes to your mind when you think of a summer holiday. Other Greek islands are far more popular. Not that there’s anything wrong with the likes of Santorini or Mykonos. We’ve been there and loved them. However, Tinos Island is amongst the nicest less visited islands…
Sifnos is everything a Greek island should be. The not so touristy island boasts blue crystalline water, pristine beaches, lovely nature, cute little towns, delicious food, 300 churches, historic buildings, archaeology, and incredible hospitality. Located a couple of hours away from Athens, the island is part of the Cyclades, in the heart of the Aegean…
Deciding to go to Syros, the gorgeous off the beaten path Greek island is easy. Indeed, Syros is perfect if you want to experience the best of Greece: beaches and culture. We know the island pretty well, so we’ll help you decide where to stay in Syros. Syros has hotels for all tastes set amongst…
Sifnos and Serifos are some of our favorite islands in the Cyclades archipelago. Located just a step away from Athens in the Aegean sea, they boast extraordinary beaches, charming old towns, and killer sunsets. What else could you possibly ask for? Greek delicious food and superb hospitality complete the feast. No matter how many pictures of…
The first time we went to Mykonos we were already living in Athens. A friend from the US announced he was visiting Mykonos in late June. We couldn’t say no to visiting Mykonos with a friend. This experience was quite different to our time in Santorini. We’ve been back to Mykonos, in different seasons. We…
Before moving to Greece, we decided to spend some time in Athens to see how we liked it. Additionally to its own beauty, Athens is pretty close to 6000 islands. Who hasn’t dreamed of going to a Greek Island? They occupy a special place in our collective imaginary. However, most of these islands are packed…