Geological Museum of Apiranthos
Naxos
The Geological Museum is near the village entrance and exhibits over 2500 rare rocks from the villages of Naxos, the Cyclades, the rest of Greece and…
Geological Museum of Apiranthos
Naxos
The Geological Museum is near the village entrance and exhibits over 2500 rare rocks from the villages of Naxos, the Cyclades, the rest of Greece and…
Cyclades
Kimolos' best beach, Prassa is a magnificent sweep of white sand, lapped at by teal waters. The road east of Hora is unpaved in parts but passable on…
Naxos
Signposted on the western approach to Apollonas, this is a 12m marble figure dating back to the 6th or 7th century BC, reachable via a short walk.
Hora (Mykonos)
This excellent little gallery is well worth a peek for its temporary exhibitions that showcase contemporary paintings, sculpture and photography.
Santorini
Long, popular stretch of black sand to the southeast, with full facilities and some excellent tavernas. An all-night beach bar adds to the vibe.
Delos
Also known as the Great Temple of Apollo, this was the largest of the temples in the god's sanctuary. Construction commenced in 478 BC.
Santorini
One of the most popular black sand beaches, this east coast beauty has calm waters for bathing and numerous restaurants and cafes.
Delos
One of Delos' grandest houses, the highlight here is a well-preserved mosaic with youths riding dolphins in each corner.
Mykonos
This little-visited sandy beach on the north coast has a good taverna, but you'll need an ATV to tackle the rutted road.
Delos
The remains of a lavish villa, with a mosaic depicting the god of wine riding a tiger (the original is in the museum).
Serifos
Just past Livadakia, Ramos is a small sandy beach backed with grapevines and a smattering of flash holiday apartments.
Delos
This temple of Dionysus has some well-preserved reliefs, along with a giant sheared-off phallus on top of a plinth.
Mykonos
A long stretch of white sand and teal waters, favoured by local cognoscenti. It's a short walk from Platys Gialos.
Milos
On the south coast, golden-sanded Provatas feels remote but has a couple of tavernas and a large beachfront hotel.
Small Cyclades
Narrow strip of white sand to the east, with a beach bar and some discreet naturism at one end.
Delos
This 5th-century BC temple has a well-preserved marble altar and two columns still standing.
Santorini
Long strip of volcanic sand to the south with sun loungers and plenty of dining options.
Small Cyclades
The largest of Schinousa's beaches, long and sandy, with calm waters to the southwest.
Delos
A lavish multistory home from the 2nd century BC with a partially intact courtyard.
Delos
Inaugurated in 417 BC, this temple to Apollo still has some intact Doric columns.
Hora (Mykonos)
Leaning right over the water, this picturesque cluster of arcaded Venetian houses hides numerous bars, boutiques and clubs.
Milos
Tiny, photogenic Klima clings to the beachfront cliff face below Trypiti. It offers the best example of Milos’ syrmata (traditional fishers' huts), where…
Archaeological Museum of Palaiopolis
Andros
In Paleopoli, 7km south of Batsi on the coast road, this modest roadside museum displays objects from Andros' ancient capital, which existed on this site…
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