The Cyclades islands; charter a yacht with Istion yachting and sail Mykonos, Santorini (Thira), Paros, Delos, Antiparos, Naxos, Milos, Sifnos, Serifos, Ios, Folegandros, Syros, Sikinos, Kythnos.

Cyclades is a Greek island group in the Aegean Sea, south-east of the mainland of Greece. They are one of the island groups which constitute the Aegean archipelago. The name refers to the islands around (κυκλάς) the sacred island of Delos. The Cyclades comprise about 220 islands, the major ones being Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antíparos, Delos, Ios, Kéa, Kímolos, Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Folegandros, Serifos, Syros, Tinos, and Thira or Santorini. Most of the smaller islands are uninhabited.

Amorgos means fresh air, sun, smell from the herbs and an endless view of the bright blue Aegean Sea. You can have this view from almost every single point of your route. Amorgos due to her position across from ancient beaches of Ionian towns, such as Militos, Alikarnasos and Efessos, it became one of the first places from which the Ionians passed through to the Cyclades Islands and onto mainland Greece. Due to her position a bit later Amorgos was a shelter for pirates as all the islands of Cyclades were...Somewhere between the pirates and the ancient travels Amorgos is still here...Ready to welcome the tourists who visit her, at thousands, every summer, ready to entertain them in her beautiful taverns and the full of life bars.

Anafi...Visitors will fall permanently in love with the unique landscape and the wonderful hospitality offered by the friendly islanders... Anafi's beaches constitute a comparative advantage for the island, in view of its unsullied, exotic character, which attracts visitors who enjoy remote landscapes. At the same time, the rocky coastline is particularly interesting to many categories of visitors. Anafi, an unexplored paradise...

Andros is the northernmost Cycladic island and second in area after Naxos.Has an area of 374 sq. km and an elongated shape stretching from N-NW to S-SE.At the western part of Andros are the big sandy beaches of the island, easily accessible and developed. Those seeking quiet beaches and rough landscapes should visit the northeastern and southeastern parts.There are many rivers and torrents and plenty of springs. Ravines have rich vegetation with plane and walnut trees, while the slopes (especially at the south) are full of oak trees. Around the villages there are olive and lemon trees groves and many vineyards. The northwestern part of the island is bushy and somebody can see partridges, hawks or even rarer predatory birds, like eagles, wild pigeons and martins.

Antíparos is a summer resort ideal for peaceful and quiet vacations, located in the heart of the Cyclades Islands cluster, at a very close distance from the famous island of Paros. Mainly barren, the earth is volcanic in origin. In ancient times, the island was green but it seems that some intervening destruction of unknown nature changed all that. Endued with sheer natural beauty, the island of Antíparos throbs with golden sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and verdurous landscapes full of cedar trees, which shall captivate your sight, your soul and your heart. Above all, the breathtaking cave of Antiparos is the most interesting natural sightseeing of the whole island...

Delos known as the sacred Island because according to the mythology was revealed in Lito who was persecuted from Ira through the waves of Aegean, in order to give birth to her son Apollo and her daughter Artemis. This island of ancient poets offers a landscape of vineyards and olive trees that wind down the mountains to crystal clear waters and superb sandy beaches, really made for Gods. The beautiful capital with its white cubic houses and rows of windmill, is dominated by the remains of a 14th century medieval castle and becomes a party haven for college-age visitors by night, with crowds mingling among the many discos, bars and boutiques.Sights: An Archaeological and Folkloric Museum, a Museum of Modern Art, and numerous churches.

Ios Island is a famous tourist destination, attracting visitors with its golden beaches and the characteristic Aegean architecture. Ios is well known as the party island with the lively atmosphere and the endless fun.

Kea or Tziα, the island has an area of about 121 square kilometers and contains 86 kms of beaches. Kea is they is a live island, ready to welcome tourists .Is considered to be paradise for the walkers as also for diving lovers because of the rich underwater world.

Kimolos was called "Argentiera" by the Venetians, and takes its name from the Greek word Kimolia, which means chalk. Both names recall the white rocks of the Island. And in effect, a white/silver quality of perlite is still being extracted today, along with cimolite, chalk.Kimolos measures 37 km2 with a perimeter of 16 miles, it is located North East of the island of Milos, separated by the strait of Kimolos, and more generally in the South/West part of the Cycladic Islands. Is a volcanic island, mountainous and full of natural caves. South/East of the island there are three other small islands: Ag.Giorgos, Ag. Efthathios ,and the larger, wonderful Poliaigos, all uninhabited.The populations of Kimolos is still dedicated to agriculture and farming. Few fish and many work in the mining activity both in Kimolos and in Milos, and tourism is now developing. In the whole, it is a place where simplicity, hospitable people and beaches, along with the necessary restaurants and cafes allow unique moments of quietness.The landscape of the island presents fairly dry hills and fields, even though there are plains appearing green and where agriculture gives tasty products, thanks to its volcanic land. Typical Mediterranean flowers and trees, including large areas covered with prickly pears. The tourist planning a vacation to Kimolos is a peace lover, a philosopher, an observer, fond of simple but tasty local cuisine, flying away from traffic and modernity.

Kythnos is the first island of the coastal line of West Cyclades. With numerous beaches, Cycladic scenery (do not miss the local stone walls called Xerolithia!) and the unique hospitality of the locals.

Milos , with its unique horse shoe-shape, set in the blue waters of the Aegean, boasts several of the best hotels in Cyclades bathed in radiant sunlight and scattered with small white houses. Milos, the place with the most hospitable islanders. With fine touristic organization, clear waters, noteworthy monuments. Milos, steals the hearts of all those who come to visit ...and now will steal yours!

Mykonos since the fifties, Mykonos has always been one of the most popular tourist islands of the Mediterranean.Chora, as the town of Mykonos is commonly known, impresses and casts its spell on the visitor from the first moment, with its beautiful position, scale and architecture. Despite the great tourist development of the island, it manages to maintain its cycladic features and traditional look, like few other towns.Its cube-shaped, all white houses glow in the sunlight, scattered wisely and orderly in the countless labyrinthine alleys and streets with whitewashed cobbled pavements. A little further, on a low hill, the windmills, having stood for centuries, compose a picture of unparalleled beauty in combination with red domes and bell towers of the countless churches. In the harbour, a small colorful flotilla of caiques and fishing boats completes this unique picture with its vivid colors.All in all, maintaining the form of the traditional architecture of the Cyclades on the modern buildings ensures a unique feeling of harmony to the town and interior of Mykonos. Nothing can be compared, though, to the emotion inspired by the enthralling space of ancient Delos. A real town with its streets and markets, public buildings and temples, luxurious houses and shops, cisterns, columns, mosaics...

Naxos in the heart of Cyclades, in the heart of Aegean, Naxos has, always, followed the destiny of adventure of residents of Aegean.Everything is big - imposing -, compared with the rest of Cyclades islands.The landscape of the island has many rotations. Plains succeed barren areas, marble mountains lead in deep shadowed glens, areas with vegetation host all white villages and sandy beaches meet the sea.The coastline of the island is almost straight and not forming large natural harbours, which affected the occupations of residents from the ancient years. In the island from end to end beautiful and clean coasts are situated next to small solitary coves. The ground of island is blessed and provides self-sufficiency to life of this place.

Paros has 120km coastline, is a whole world fulfilling everybody's dream of an Aegean Island. Serene landscape with fertile valleys and rolling hills dotted with small churches and monasteries, endless sandy beaches with sparkling blue waters, famous monuments from the lands rich ancient and medieval past, picturesque white villages bathed in the unique, dazzling Aegean light. All this, along with warm hospitality, excellent tourist facilities, rich cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience but also the possibility of seclusion, have combined to make Paros one of the most favorite spots in the Cyclades Islands. It is now your turn to discover and explore it!

Folegandros is a sunlit welcome. The mild tourism development of the last two decades has allowed the island to preserve the full extent of its character and physiognomy. At the same time, however, modern infrastructure and organized tourism services have been developed. The inhabitants of Folegandros continue to care for their land and enjoy life in their own way, which they now share with more and more of the island's friends.

Serifos the island of legend and reality, the erotic island with the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean.To the magic of the architecture of the castle in Chora, the quaint villages, the historic monastery, the special festivals.

Syros known as "The Sovereign of Aegean"... The combination of natural beauty, his culture that it exudes but also the hospitality of her residents is unique and it will make your interruptions in Syros unforgettable. Syros is known for the beautiful beaches , in some of the them the only way to reach them is only with a yacht , do not let that chance gets left !

Tinos, the island of Virgin Mary. The traditional villages and the magnificent beaches of Tinos are expecting you for unforgettable holidays with view of the Aegean. Chapels, monasteries, windmills, pigeon houses, sculpture on green marble and painting are waiting for you to have a close look. Learn about the history of Tinos. Download and print the analytical free map of Tinos and visit Tinos Island. Choose a Tinos village and a Tinos beach and come to live the traditional island experience of Cyclades!

Sikinos is a sparsely inhabited since ancient times, this island has retained all of its local character and offers tranquility and peace of mind for visitors.Sights: Monasteries, stone mansions and churches.

Eraklia-Shinoussa-Koufonisia-Kero-Donousa
This regional group of islands off the southern coast of Naxos is an Aegean paradise with clear blue water lapping at the barren landscapes. The silent rocks, the small coves along the coastline offer visitors the chance to escape from the crowds on these virtually unblemished islands.Sights: Remains of Roman buildings and archaeological finds.