Cyclades articles Tag

The Cyclades: Must-Visit Islands

An archipelago of great beauty The Cyclades archipelago comprises some 250 islands and islets, of which only 24 are inhabited. These islands, located between Athens and Crete, owe their name "Cyclades" to their circular arrangement ("kúklos" in ancient Greek) around the sacred island of Delos. Th ...

13
May
2008

Travel to Greece: 5 Good Reasons to Visit Amorgos

g Blue. Movie tourism enthusiasts know it well: several scenes from Luc Besson's iconic film, The Big Blue, were shot on the island of Amorgos in the Cyclades. If you are familiar with this feature film released in 1988, starring Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, and Rosanna Arquette in the lead roles, yo ...

24
June
2024

Oia: the pearl of Santorini in Greece

A postcard landscape Even if you don't know its name, you have surely seen photos of the village of Oia in the Cyclades! With its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and Orthodox churches with magnificent blue domes, this village on the island of Santorini is like a postcard... It is, in fact, the ...

09
Apr
2014

Mykonos: a Greek island with many facets

Mykonos the festive Unlike other Greek islands, people don't come to Mykonos in the Cyclades just for its ancient ruins and pristine white churches. A destination synonymous with luxury and partying, this island owes its fame more to its restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and fine sandy beaches! Among ...

21
Sep
2016

The most beautiful cruises in the world: 5 cruise ideas for a dream vacation

ou prefer a less distant but equally sunny destination, embark on a cruise in the Greek islands! The islands of the southern Aegean Sea, known as the Cyclades, offer their idyllic setting just 4 hours' flight from Paris. The mere mention of Mykonos or Santorini is enough to evoke whitewashed houses ...

21
June
2024

Sidi Bou Saïd: a village nicknamed the Santorini of Tunisia

he northeast of Tunis is nicknamed the Santorini of Tunisia. This popular tourist destination shares the same colors as the famous Greek island of the Cyclades! In its alleys, one finds the same powerful contrast between the bright white of the walls and the touches of turquoise blue that adorn the ...

28
Oct
2024

Travel to Norway: Decoding a Trendy Destination

ces, these Nordic destinations are also "cooler" because they are less crowded than Mediterranean beaches. By choosing the Norwegian fjords over the Cyclades or the beaches of the Spanish coast, it is possible to escape both overtourism and the scorching heat! In summary: to quietly enjoy magnifice ...

12
Nov
2024