There’s no denying how much I love Greece! It’s a country that’s filled with beautiful places to visit and history and culture that’s second to none, especially in the gorgeous Cyclades Islands. From gorgeous islands like Santorini and Mykonos – to lesser-known gems, there’s a heap of the best islands to visit in the Cyclades that you can’t miss whilst in Greece.
Not only does Greece have some beautiful islands to explore, but it also has some incredible cities; I’m naming you, Athens! Plus, there are lots of beautiful places to see on the mainland, too; and that’s even before we get onto all the delicious Greek dishes to devour on your trip!
You see, each of the Cyclades Islands is totally different. Each with its own vibe and is perfect for different kinds of trips that make it perfect for whatever type of holiday you’re looking for. Best of all, they’re well-connected (either by ferry or flight) and pretty easy to navigate… even if the ferries are sometimes late (just something to watch out for).
So, to make your trip planning that bit easier, we wanted to share some of the best islands to visit in the Cyclades that you can visit when in Greece.
Have the best trip travelling around the Cyclades Islands in Greece. We love them!
1.) Santorini
Probably one of the best-known Greek places to visit, Santorini is something of a popular island in the Cyclades to visit.
This can be something of a double-edged sword… it’s totally beautiful (gorgeous in fact), has plenty of international connections to the airport and you’ll be spoilt for choice with great hotels, too. But, that does mean that it can get super busy at the peak times of year (and can get quite expensive, depending on where you stay).
Though don’t let any of that put you off, I’d say that you have to visit Santorini – it’s just stunning and a perfect spot for anyone that wants a quintessential Greek island holiday of sunsets, lovely restaurants and gorgeous views.
Once here, be sure to check out the sunset in the clifftop town of Oia (gorgeous, even if it does get busy), and visit Thera for its little bars and restaurants along the caldera itself.
Actually, talking about the caldera, make sure to book yourself on a small-group catamaran tour (like we did) of the caldera, stopping off at the volcanic hot springs and snorkelling spots at both…
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