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10 days charter /CYCLADES
Greek Islands Sailing Itinerary - Cyclades
| Day 5 -- Paros - Koufonissia |
Situated to the south east of its more illustrious neighbour Naxos. Koufonisia are two islands separated by a 200 metres straight. The upper populated island is one of the smallest islands in Cyclades. In spite of its size, Koufonisia does have several tavernas and cafes together with some local art shops. You will find the meals in local hostelries of a high standard, with fish in plentiful supply courtesy of the home fleet. The island is small enough to walk around in the morning. Beaches are the big plus of Koufonisia.
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| Day 6 -- Koufonissia - Ios |
A small island in the heart of the Cyclades. IOS is said to be the island of youth, where young people from all over the world meet and enjoy their summers. Ios is famous for its vivid nightlife with an uncountable number of bars, cafis, clubs and restaurants and for its beaches with crystal clear water. The little port of Ios, with the domed Church of Ayia Irini (17th c.) lies in a sheltered bay on the west coast of the island. One kilometre up the fertile Kato Kampos Valley, conspicuously and picturesquely situated on the hillside, is the chief place on the island, Ios
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Many reasons have made this island famous worldwide. Its great wines, the international and local cuisine but most of all, the villages which are situated on cliffs and offer breathtaking view over the submerged volcano. The island also has impressive beaches with the sand of tour choice: black, red or white! Thira together with the smaller islands of Thirasia and Aspro are part of a volcanic crater, which has been engulfed by the sea. In the centre are the Kammeni islands, the cones of later volcanoes, which came into being in historical times. Hot springs and emissions of gas bear witness to continuing volcanic activity
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| Day 8 -- Santoniri - Folegandros |
Folegandros is an island of the south Cyclades. It took its name from the mythical hero Folegandrus, son of King Minos of Crete. In the last five years Folegandros has become a preferred destination for tourists seeking quiet vacations. Many young people visit the island every summer, since it offers the natural beauty of a cycladic island, along with the marvelous view and beautiful beaches.
The following places are definitely worth visiting while you are on the island:Hora - The capital of the island, built on top of a cliff and offering a breathtaking view of the Aegean.
Karavostassis - The port of the island and a modern resort village.
Agali - A small fish village ideal for quiet vacations.Vardia, Katergo, Agali, Livadi and Agios Nicolaos beaches - They are the main beaches of the island.
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| Day 9 -- Folegandros - Milos |
Milos Greece is a wonderful island of the Cyclades, Aegean, full of surprises, charms and beauties. It is mostly known for the Venus of Milo (Aphrodite) and its rich natural resources. It is unique for its astonishing lunar landscape which creates unbelievable and imposing rocky formations coloured in deep red, brown or glimmering white. Those fantastic hills and rocks are often emerging from a turquoise sea, boarded by fine golden, white or grey sand. Villages and small towns are charming and very attractive. The main town is Adamas.
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| Day 10 -- Milos - Serifos |
Serifos is an island renowned for its excellent food and relaxed atmosphere. Most of the anchorages in the south are now used by fish farms. Moreover, apart from Livadi and the Monastery of the Taxiarchs in the north, there is much to be seen. Its highest point is Mount Tourlos with 483 m. The island's main sources of income are its modest agriculture and its open-cast iron mines, which have been worked since ancient times |
| Day 11 -- Serifos - Athens |
The Capital of Greece. Within thesprawling city of Athens it is easy to imagine the golden age of Greece when Pericles had the Parthenon (the most eminet monument of the ancient Greek archtitecture) duilt. Athens is built around the Acropolis and the pinnacled crag of Mt. Lycabettus, which the goddness Athena was said to have dropped from the heavens as a bulwark to defend the city. The suburbs have covered the barren plain in all directions and the city is packed with lively taverns and bustling shops.
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