Cyclades

The Cyclades is a group of islands of varying sizes and diverse geophysical profiles, scattered over the deep blue waters of the Aegean forming an aesthetic circle, hence the name.  From the plain field subtleties of landscapes crowned with superb monuments, such as Delos, the awesome spectacle of Santorini’s morphology, the Cyclades offer the visitor a diverse and unique pallet of cultures both natural and historical. 

Immersed in exquisite light the blue sea sparkles and stony white structures embellish the rocky skyline.  In the words of the Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis, describing the islands he wrote “stone horses with rampant manes”. This austere line of architecture also depicts the authentically dynamic character of the locals, whose vibrant customs and spontaneous approaches to life liven up the narrow alleyways of the villages. The scenic pathways of the countryside, the countless tiny chapels, the windmills, the dovecotes or the wind-beaten hillsides are themselves a quintessential feature of the charm.

Due to seasonal winds known as ‘meltemia’ the Cyclades are known to offer the mildest climate in that particular part of the Mediterranean sea: mild winters and cool (by Greek standards) summers.

The Cyclades have a well established conference and incentive scene including:

• Four purpose built facilities for up to 400 delegates

• 41 hotels with in-house facilities situated in central Athens and the suburbs with capacity ranging up to 400 delegates
  

Sub Regions of Cyclades

Mykonos
Naxos
Paros
Rest of Cyclades
Santorini
Syros
Tinos