The Cyclades

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The Cyclades

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Greece | Aegean Islands | The Cyclades
The Cyclades
The Cyclades – literally 'the scattered islands' - in the central Aegean are most people’s idea of
how the Greek Islands should look. There are dazzling flat-roofed villages to explore, timeless
harbours, excellent beaches, and tiny chapels everywhere. Each island has its own distinct
history, customs and atmosphere, and each contrasts in landscape and terrain with its
neighbour.
The best known and busiest are
Mykonos and Santorini, both of which
have direct international flights. Santorini
is world famous and seemingly always
busy – every cruise-ship in the Aegean
seems to call in at some stage. But this
does not detract from the sheer
spectacle of the place, its volcanic cliffs
laced with white villages overlooking the
caldera and islands below.
These are good jumping off points for
nearby islands such as Naxos, Paros and
Ios lying at the heart of the group. These
islands have a perfect blend of
whitewashed Greek charm and fabulous
sandy beaches, making them a draw for
Greek and foreign visitors alike.
For lesser frequented islands look to the
west - Andros, Sifnos, Milos, Folegandros,
each with its own distinct attractions.
These islands have a more laid back feel,
although in high season do receive their
fair share of visitors of course, and are
best served via Athens.
Do not go expecting to see much in the
way of evident archaeology. There is
some - notably the holy island of Delos
close to Mykonos - but on the whole the
bulk of Greece's archaeological sites are
on the mainland. If this is an interest, but
you still wish to visit the islands, we'd
recommend a tailor-made arrangement
via Athens with the north Peloponnese
or a mainland fly-drive.
Many people find a two- or three-island
holiday appealing, due to the proximity
of one island to the other and the
contrasts between them. Due to the
ferry routings, we suggest keeping to
island groupings on the following pages.
The Small Cyclades also combine well
with Naxos.
Andros
Tinos
Mykonos
Paros
Sifnos
Naxos
Antiparos
Koufonissia
Schinoussa
Amorgos
Ios
Milos
Folegandros
✈
Santorini
We will make all necessary hotel and
transfer arrangements and you will not
bear any extra costs.
Walking is always an attraction in Greece,
and we'd recommend the excellent
website www.cycladen.be for walking
information and trails which cover the
Sifnos
Folegandros
Koufonissia
Batsi harbour, Andros
Apollonia, Milos
Amorgos
020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk
✈
Syros
Even the most remote of these islands
receives plenty of visitors in the peak
season (mid-July to end-August) - and
the smaller they are the more crowded
they can seem. This is also the time of
the Meltemi – a strong wind which
shows no respect for hats, taverna
tablecloths or ferry schedules, but which
can bring relief from the heat of the day.
All visitors should be aware that ferry
timetables are subject to change, bad
weather or mechanical breakdown. In
this event we will change your itinerary
accordingly, which may involve bringing
you off your island a day early in order to
connect safely with your flight home.
But the most remote of all are known as
'the small Cyclades'. We feature tiny
Koufonissi (truly fabulous beaches!),
Schinoussa and not-so-small Amorgos.
Historically difficult to reach - an
overnight for the first and/or the last
night is often necessary.
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majority of the Cycladic islands.
On all these islands we have appointed
local agents or hoteliers who arrange
your transfers, can give information,
book cars and excursions, and can be
contacted if required. However, it is
important to state that we do not
employ our own representatives, nor are
transfers escorted, so our holidays here
are recommended for the more
independent traveller.
Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades
Eastern Cyclades
Santorini
Direct flights from Gatwick, Heathrow,
Birmingham and Manchester, or via
Athens (ferry or domestic flight).
Santorini is an island that should need no
introduction. Also known as Thira, it is
startlingly unlike any other.
Sheer volcanic cliffs, embroidered on their
heights by whitewashed villages, plunge
1,000 feet to the sea. Here occurred the
tremendous eruption some 3,000 years ago
that is thought to have destroyed the
Minoan civilisation in Crete as well as
Santorini’s own advanced culture (as
evidenced by the excavations at Akrotiri).
Theories of Atlantis abound, but all that
remains is the vast sea-filled caldera, the
visible lips being the three main islands of
Thira, Therasia and Aspronisi.
Understandably this dramatic island is
always popular and tourism, together with
wine production, is fairly dominant.
Nevertheless, Santorini is an island that
should be visited at least once – it is unique
and the views are spectacularly
unforgettable.
Naxos
Fly to Mykonos or Santorini, or via Athens
c 1 hr by ferry from Mykonos or c 2 hrs
from Santorini
c 5 hrs by ferry from Athens (or 40 mins
domestic flight)
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades. It is also,
with Santorini, Mykonos and Paros, now one
of the most popular, due largely to muchimproved ferry links. But away from the main
town and handful of burgeoning resorts
Naxos has largely preserved its slower, more
Greek pace of life. It offers abundant sandy
beaches and a fertile interior still dedicated
to farming.
Naxos Town is particularly attractive, its
extensive waterfront bedecked with tavernas
and small shops. Behind, a maze of narrow
streets and tiny passages leads to the
Venetian Kastro, worth visiting for the
island’s archaeological museum.
Naxos boasts some 92 kms of beach and
nearly all are excellent. Aghios Georgios,
distinguished by a spectacular set of hilltop
caves more than 100 metres deep, with a
stunning array of huge stalagmites and
stalactites.
closest to the town, is sandy and very long.
Some 8 kilometres away – and easily
reached by the very good local bus network
– Prokopios and Ayia Anna are of fine
golden sand shelving gently into a clear blue
sea. Small but growing resorts, busy in the
summer months, have sprung up behind
these beaches. Carry on south and the
beaches simply get better and better (and
emptier) culminating in the great golden
sweep of Pyrgaki.
It is easy to pop across to Paros for the day, as
ferries are frequent and cheap. A trip to the
nearby island of Despotiko is a highlight:
heavily populated in ancient times due to its
strategic maritime position, it is now
uninhabited, leaving behind the ruins of its
Hellenistic and Roman past. Coupled with its
empty beaches and striking sea-caves, the
deserted island seems to have been created
from the romantic imagination.
You can explore Naxos very effectively by
bus or organised excursion or hire car. Visit
the old capital of Chalki, delightful Philoti,
and Apollonas in the north, where a large
statue of Apollo (a ‘Kouros’) lies to this day.
Inland is superb walking country with
mountains, springs, valleys and plains
Ios
Fly to Santorini or Mykonos, or via Athens
c 1 hr by ferry from Santorini or c 2½ hrs
from Mykonos
Paros & Antiparos
c 5 hrs by ferry from Athens
Fly to Mykonos or Santorini, or via Athens
Ios has made something of a comeback in
recent years. And deservedly so, as the island
has a friendly little port (Gialos), very pretty
traditional main village (Chora) on the hill
above, and some of the finest beaches in the
Cyclades.
c 1 hr by ferry from Mykonos or c 3 hrs
from Santorini
c 4 hrs by ferry from Athens
Paros, a short hop to the west of Naxos, is
smaller and less dramatic, but does get busy
in season. The beaches are excellent, and it is
probably the best island of all from which to
do a little island hopping – every ferry in the
Aegean seems to dock at one time or another!
Ios developed a “party island” reputation in
the 80s and 90s, but has since calmed down
considerably and now has appeal for all ages.
The young are still catered for by some clubs
in Chora but this doesn't impact the majority
of holidaymakers here.
A gentle landscape hides windmills and
sparkling white villages. The pretty resort
village of Naoussa in the north still retains
some of its fishing village atmosphere around
the harbour area, although busy in summer.
There is a good selection of beaches to
choose from, some best reached by boat.
Our hotel is at Gialos, and here you will find
some 10 traditional tavernas, plus cafes and
small shops, as well as the usual Greek hoo-ha
every time a ferry docks! Gialos has a nice
sandy beach of its own.
Milopotas is the best known of Ios' white
sandy beaches, and its kilometre-long Blu Flag
strand is regularly voted one of the top ten in
Europe. Others are reached by boat, including
lovely Manganari in the south east.
On Paros’ east coast, to the south of the pretty
village of Piso Livadi, you will find miles of
uncrowded sand.
The satellite island of Antiparos, just a 10
minute ferry hop from the west coast of Paros,
can feel like a refuge. Antiparos has most
attractive little port with a sophisticated,
counter-cultural vibe. Life revolves around its
elegant waterfront and main street, beneath a
canopy of flaming bougainvillea.
Gialos, Chora and Milopotas are linked by a
frequent bus service. Alternatively you can
walk - it is 3 kms by foot up and over the hill
from Gialos via Hora to Milopotamos.
Ios is not alone in claiming Homer as its son,
but near our hotel is the ancient settlement of
Skarkos which dates back some 4,000 years, so
there’s a chance it could be true.
The town has beaches of its own, but they get
better as you go south, the pick being Soros
which has a couple of tavernas. The island is
Naxos
EASTERN CYCLADES INFORMATION
Getting to the Islands
SANTORINI, MYKONOS
Both islands have flights from Gatwick and
Heathrow up to four times per week, allowing
odd durations and ‘open-jaw’ itineraries. Weekly
charter flights from Manchester and Birmingham
operate to Santorini and from Manchester and
Luton to Mykonos. Alternatively fly via Athens
with onward domestic flight or ferry. Transfers on
arrival and departure to/from your
accommodation provided (max. 30 mins).
PAROS, ANTIPAROS, NAXOS, IOS
Fly to Mykonos or Santorini, transfer to the port,
ferry to the island (included), onward transfer to
your accommodation (max. 30 mins). On the
return the reverse applies. Alternatively fly via
Athens with onward domestic flight or ferry. The
best routing can vary according to flight timings
and seasonal ferry schedules. If an overnight hotel
is necessary we will include it and all transfers in
the quoted holiday price.
Multi-Centre and Island Hopping
All these islands can combine – the minimum
stay on each is 3 nights.
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Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades | Santorini
Melina Hotel Fira, Santorini
The Melina is a small family-run
hotel in a central but quiet location
that allows convenient access to the
main bus station (3 mins.), the
centre of Fira (5 mins.) and the
caldera edge (8-10 mins.).
The 20 rooms here are a mix of
twins, doubles and triples, all with
simple pretty decor and furnishings.
All possess air conditioning, shower
room, hairdryer, room safe, minifridge and balcony.
We consider the Melina to be a
comfortable, convenient and well
priced town hotel - ideal as a base
from which to make the most of
both Fira Town and Santorini, as the
excellent bus service starts from the
central bus station nearby and runs
to all points including the famous
volcanic beaches.
The Hotel:
There is a ground floor breakfast
room and lounge (with seasonal
bar), and an outdoor freshwater
pool with furnished terrace
surrounds.
3 Stars
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free Wifi (public
areas)
Santorini
Kalimera Hotel Akrotiri, Santorini
This small and very friendly hotel is
on the edge of the traditional village
of Akrotiri, 15kms to the south of the
capital Fira. The pretty village is away
from the main tourist areas,
although it does have some halfdozen tavernas and is known for its
Minoan archaeological site dating
from the eruption in 1625 BC.
The hotel has only 21 rooms on 3
floors or in a bungalow garden unit
behind the pool. All are nicely
furnished in a tasteful modern style
and possess air-conditioning, fridge,
TV, hairdryer, shower room and
balcony or terrace. Most have some
form of sea view, either over the
road to the caldera or across vines to
the south coast.
The hotel has a well-liked garden bar
and restaurant serving honest home
cooking (and the occasional BBQ)
and an attractive freshwater pool
measuring some 80 sq m. A roofgarden bar operates in the summer
evenings.
The bus stop for Fira Town is nearby
(service at least hourly) and a small
beach at the foot of the caldera
below can be reached in around 10
minutes via a steep track.
The Kalimera offers a quiet, friendly
alternative to the more commercial
areas, yet is within a short (c 20 min)
bus ride of the capital and walking
distance of beaches. Recommended,
and good value for Santorini.
Some open-plan maisonettes for
families are available. These have a
sleeping gallery above a living area
and are for up to four persons. The
facilities are the same as the rooms.
The Hotel:
Santorini
176 | Sunvil
2 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades | Santorini
Aigialos Traditional Settlement
Fira, Santorini
This cluster of sixteen 18th and 19th
century neoclassical houses is quietly
situated on the edge of the cliff
directly above the spectacular
caldera, it is a 5 minute walk to the
centre of Santorini's capital with its
plethora of stylish shops, bars and
restaurants.
The 18 one- and two-bedroom
houses for 2-5 persons are split into
three categories - Residences, Suites
and one Mansion - and priced
depending on size, privacy and
views. All are different and have a
mix of traditional (some antique) and
contemporary furnishings. The
houses possess double bed(s)
(mostly king-sized), - as well as a
marble bathroom, sitting room area,
air-conditioning, sat tv with dvd
player, mini-bar and wifi. All have a
private or shared balcony, terrace or
patio boasting spectacular sea and
sunset views over the caldera
(Signature and Authentic Residences
have a shared terrace - Boutique
Residences, Suites and the Mansion
are private).
Aigialos has a small pool and a
gourmet restaurant (residents only),
and private dining as well as
breakfast can be arranged to the
terrace of your house. Room service
is available 24 hours.
For those looking for an exclusive
and unique accommodation, which
provides a real taste of old Santorini
coupled with discreet luxury and
individual service, Aigialos will suit.
Note: no children under 6 years.
Children aged 6-12 years can be
accommodated in certain houses only.
Early Booking Offer
Reductions apply for bookings
made by 28/2. Please enquire or
check online availability:
Full payment must be made at
the time of booking for these
offers to apply. Please note,
once booked your holiday cost
will be non-refundable.
The Hotel:
Awarded ‘Most
Romantic
Historic Hotel of
Europe’ (2014)
Luxury Mansion
Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Esperas Traditional Houses
Oia, Santorini
Oia is the prettiest and most
upmarket of Santorini's cliff-top
villages, and famed for its sunset. In a
peaceful location a ten minute walk
from the centre of the village, and
built down the cliffside (so plenty of
steps), the Esperas enjoys the most
fantastic caldera views (and sunset,
from all but Standard rooms and
Esperas Suite).
The hotel's 17 rooms are designed in
the traditional island 'cave' style,
being built into the cliff. All have
Queen-sized beds, tea-making
facilities, mini-bar, Sat TV, DVD,
CD/MP3 player, room-safe, Wifi,
shower room and sea/caldera view
terrace. Studios are for couples only;
Houses offer more space (some splitlevel), Junior Suites have a living
room area open-plan with the
bedroom; and the Suites have one or
two bedrooms, a separate living
room and a private outdoor Jacuzzi
on the terrace.
Please enquire for more detailed
room descriptions. The swimming
pool is (for cliff accommodation) a
reasonable size - carved into the rock
it has a surrounding terrace and
snack bar. The hotel has a restaurant,
offers private dining and breakfast
can be taken on your room terrace.
The Esperas occupies a truly
privileged location, one of the best
on Santorini, and has the views, style,
comfort and facilities to match.
Please note that children under 12
years are discouraged, and the many
steps make a stay here unsuitable for
anyone with mobility problems.
Early Booking Offer
Reductions apply for bookings
made before 31/1: Please enquire or
check online availability:
Full payment must be made at the
time of booking for these offers to
apply. Please note, once booked
your holiday cost will be nonrefundable.
The Houses:
Fodor's Award Best 100
Boutique Hotels
(2014)
Luxury Boutique
Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades | Naxos
Naxos Resort Hotel near Naxos Town
Naxos Resort offers a high standard.
It is a short walk from sandy Aghios
Georgios beach (one minute) and
Naxos Town's bustling waterfront
(ten minutes).
Designed in local style, the 88
rooms are housed in a number of
small two-storey buildings with
pretty landscaped surrounds.
All are very nicely furnished and
decorated in a tasteful modern style,
and possess air-conditioning, fridge,
TV, hairdryer, wired internet access
(free), shower room and balcony
with pool, garden or (a few) sea
views.
The hotel has a good-sized pool
with children's section and a lowkey pool bar to one side, a terrace
restaurant, fitness room (no charge)
and a sauna/hamam (local charge).
WiFi is available in public areas.
.
Early Booking Offer
Reduction applies if booked by 31/3.
Please enquire or check online
availability for a costing.
The Hotel:
The Superior rooms also have flatscreen TV, a hydro-massage shower,
and a larger balcony with sea views.
3 Star Superior
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Georgios Beach
Naxos Town taverna
Birikos Apartments
Aghios Prokopios, Naxos
On the edge of the small seaside
resort of Aghios Prokopios, an
approximate three minute walk to
the centre and the beach, these
family-run apartments offer a very
friendly, comfortable stay.
There are 16 units here on two
floors, split between studios and 1bedroom apartments. The studios
are mostly on the ground floor and
twin-bedded with open-plan
kitchenette for light meals (electric
rings), tiled shower room and front
balcony. The 1-bedroom
apartments are mostly upper floor,
double-bedded and have the
addition of a living room containing
one or two sofa-beds. All units
possess air-conditioning, TV and
telephone. Distant sea views are
possible on request.
The 7 new Superior apartments are
larger and have a full kitchen,
bathroom with bath and shower,
flat-screen Sat TV and higher
standard of furnishing and decor.
The Birikos has a pretty garden to
the front and a large swimming
pool measuring some 200 sq m
(depth 1m-2.8m). A snack bar
operates until c 10pm.
An inexpensive and regular bus
service operates to Naxos Town
only 6 kms away in one direction
and Plaka beach in the other.
The
Apartments:
Aghios Prokopios beach
178 | Sunvil
Self Catering
Studios for 2
Apartments for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades | Naxos
Hotel Nissaki Beach Naxos Town
You would be forgiven for thinking
the Nissaki Beach is a brand new
hotel, so complete is its
refurbishment and upgrade to 4 star
status. It is, in fact, one Naxos'
longest established hotels.
have a bedroom, a separate living
room with 2 sofa-beds and sea or
pool views.
Being amongst the island’s first
hotels means that it bagged a prime
spot, and is thus quietly located at
the start of sandy Aghios Georgios
beach yet only a ten minute walk
from Naxos Town’s bustling harbour
front.
The hotel offers room service and
has a freshwater pool with hydromassage section, an indoor and an
outdoor bar, and an excellent
restaurant directly above the beach.
The hotel has 26 rooms. All possess
air conditioning, Sat TV, ADSL line,
CD player, hairdryer, fridge, safety
deposit box, bathroom with hydromassage shower (and Jacuzzi bath
in the Honeymoon Suite) and
balcony. The Standard rooms all
have pool views (a couple
interconnect to become a Family
Room); the Junior and Superior
Suites are open-plan with a sofabed in the living room area (and we
can usually confirm one with a sea
view balcony); the 2-room Suites
Décor and furnishings are of top
quality and have the hallmark of
tasteful modern interior design.
The combination of superb location,
friendly professional service and top
notch accommodation makes the
Nissaki Beach well worth the
premium asked to stay here.
The Hotel:
4 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Galaxy Hotel near Naxos Town
The Galaxy is fully refurbished and
offers a good modern standard
within a short walk of the town (10
mins) yet only a minute from the
sandy beach of Aghios Georgios.
Designed in the attractive Naxian
style, and with beautifully lush
gardens to the front surrounding a
large swimming pool, the hotel has
54 rooms of varying types and size.
The standard double rooms are 14
sq m (so for couples only) and
either first floor with balcony or
ground floor with patio or seating
area in the garden. We'd
recommend upgrading to a
Superior double room (20 sq m)
which has views to the sea or
gardens/pool. There are larger triple
and quadruple rooms, some with
direct access to the gardens and
pool.
All rooms possess double or twin
beds, hydro-massage shower room,
air conditioning (central unit), fridge,
TV, hairdryer, room-safe and balcony
or garden terrace.
The tempting freshwater swimming
pool in the garden is large and pool
towels are provided. There is a pool
bar to one side serving drinks and
snacks during the day and a
restaurant for the evenings.
The main building houses
reception, breakfast room, lounge
and bar. Good standards, lovely
pool and gardens and close to
beach and town.
The Hotel:
3 Stars Plus
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Naxos Town
Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades | Paros
Contaratos Beach Hotel
Naoussa, Paros
The Contaratos Beach combines high
standards of comfort and good
facilities with an excellent location.
Quietly situated, it is a short walk
from the centre of pretty Naoussa
and just opposite sandy Agii Anargyri
beach (free sun beds here for hotel
guests).
The hotel has upgraded significantly
over the past few years. It has 36
rooms, a mix of Standard, Superior
and Suites, all with air conditioning,
Sat TV, room safe, fridge/mini bar,
hairdryer, shower or bath and
balcony with pool or sea views.
Superior rooms are larger, have a
higher standard of furnishing and a
jacuzzi bath. Furnishings and décor
stylishly combine traditional flavour
with modern comfort.
The lively centre of Naoussa and its
picturesque harbour, from where
small boats run daily to other
beaches, are a 15 minute walk away
over the hill, although you will find a
choice of local tavernas within only a
few minutes’ stroll.
The Hotel:
4 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
The swimming pool measures 16m x
8m (depth 0.8m-2.8m) and has
plenty of sun beds. To the side is the
pool bar and hotel restaurant. The
hotel also has a tennis court, for
which a small local charge is made.
Other services include room and
laundry service, a jacuzzi and beach
towels.
Naoussa harbour
Contaratos Bay Apartments
Naoussa, Paros
A minute's walk away from the
Contaratos Beach Hotel and Agii
Anargyri beach, and thus sharing an
equally advantageous location,
these apartments are designed in
the local Cycladic style.
They comprise a mix of twin or
double studios for 2-3 (some
interconnecting) and apartments
with double bedroom and living
room containing one or two full-size
extra beds.
Spacious and tastefully furnished, all
units possess air-conditioning, Wi-fi,
TV, telephone, open-plan
kitchenette with light cooking
facilities, shower/wc, hair dryer and
balcony or patio (some with sea
views).
Contaratos Bay combines a high
standard with a peaceful location
and a good sandy beach close to
hand. A 10-15 minute walk via the
church up the hill brings you to the
heart of this popular village,
although you will find tavernas
nearby.
The
Apartments:
Agii Anargyri Beach
180 | Sunvil
Naoussa harbour
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Apartments for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Use of Pool
Free WiFi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades | Antiparos & Ios
Kouros Village Hotel Antiparos
The well established Kouros Village is
quietly located on the promontory at
the northern end of this pretty
village and overlooks the harbour.
Family-run and friendly, the hotel has
30 rooms built in three small blocks
above the swimming pool.
Standard rooms are mostly twin
bedded and for couples only. They
possess AC, TV, fridge, kettle, shower
room and sea or side-sea view
balcony. Decor and furnishings are
plain and simple in the typical island
style. Studios have the same facilities
and also possess a kitchenette with
light cooking facilities. Apartments
and suites also have a kitchen area
plus a separate second room with
extra beds for a family.
Antiparos
Just behind the hotel is sandy Agios
Spiridon beach - very shallow, safe
and sheltered - and the village and
harbour are just a couple of
minute's walk away in the other
direction. Psaraliki beach just south
of the village is a 10 minute walk.
The Hotel:
3 Star
Room Only or
Self Catering
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
The hotel has a covered terrace area
above the sea - restaurant during
the day, in the evenings you can
relax here with a drink from the bar
and enjoy the lovely views over the
what is still a working fishing
harbour.
Homer’s Inn Gialos, Ios
Homer's Inn is a well established
and very friendly family-run hotel a
short walk from Gialos port and the
sandy beach there. Its slightly
elevated position enables fine
views, and the hotel has a beautiful
pool area to the side.
The hotel's 40 rather sweet twin and
double rooms (some larger triples
and family rooms available) are in
two buildings. All are cheerfully
furnished and possess AC, sat TV,
fridge, room safe, Wifi, a small
shower room and front balcony our rooms have lovely views over
the valley and bay to Sikinos.
Down some steps to one side is a
spacious and attractive pool area.
The pool is large (140 sq m - depth
1.20m-02.20m) and has a children's
paddling pool, a snack bar to one
side and plenty of space on its
terraces.
It is only a 6-7 minute walk down
the hill to the port and sandy beach,
and a mule path leads to Chora just
1 km further up (can also do this by
mule from the harbour!), although
the very good bus service stops
outside for Chora and fabulous
Milopotas beach. Chora has a
number of good restaurants and
makes for an atmospheric evening
venue.
What makes the difference here is
the warmth and hospitality of the
Gikakis family, who make friends
with nearly all their guests, many of
who return year on year.
Milopotas Beach
The Hotel:
2 Stars Plus
Bed & Breakfast
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
View from Homer’s inn
Greece | Aegean Islands | Eastern Cyclades
Antiparos
Santorini
Naxos
PERSONS
BASIS
EASTERN CYCLADES
ACCOMMODATION
Guide prices shown are in £’s per person
departing on or between dates shown
May/Oct
Jun/Sep
Jul/Aug
1 Wk
2 Wks
1 Wk
2 Wks
1 Wk
2 Wks
Santorini
Aigialos Traditional Settlement
Signature Residence
Boutique Residence
Authentic Residence
Panoramic View Suite
Deluxe Honeymoon Suite
Tramountana Suite
Voreas Mansion House
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
1659
1708
1773
2032
2097
2308
2875
2953
3051
3169
3733
3875
4365
5685
1829
1878
1926
2250
2332
2639
3466
3165
3262
3359
4007
4170
4785
6438
2055
2104
2120
2509
2671
3044
3935
3553
3650
3683
4460
4784
5530
7312
Esperas Traditional Standard Studio
Houses
Superior Studio
Standard House
Junior Suite
Superior Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Esperas Suite
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
1254
1351
1449
1983
2178
2178
2664
2039
2233
2428
3497
3886
3886
4858
1278
1375
1473
2007
2202
2202
2688
2063
2257
2452
3521
3910
3910
4882
1342
1439
1537
2071
2266
2266
2752
2127
2321
2516
3585
3974
3974
4946
Kalimera Hotel
Standard Room
2 BB
653
837
705
917
824
1111
Melina Hotel
Standard Room
2 BB
725
1020
805
1116
981
1404
Birikos Apartments
Studio
One Bedroom Apartment
Superior One Bedroom Apartment
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment
2
2
2
4
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653
692
796
683
778
855
1063
837
742
781
906
782
867
944
1173
936
898
995
1133
894
1217
1411
1688
1210
Galaxy Hotel
Standard Room
Superior Room
2 BB
2 BB
780
833
1032
1137
873
928
1125
1232
1128
1198
1677
1817
Naxos Resort Hotel Standard Room
Superior Room
2 BB
2 BB
754
848
979
1167
896
979
1121
1298
1050
1158
1522
1737
Nissaki Beach Hotel Standard Room
Junior Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Suite
2
2
2
2
BB
BB
BB
BB
917
1069
1108
1177
1375
1678
1760
1899
1113
1262
1311
1380
1606
1904
2000
2139
1390
1584
1754
1712
2201
2590
2930
2846
Contaratos Bay
Studio
2 SC
2 SC
3 SC
671
759
683
858
1051
880
816
935
826
993
1213
1013
896
1106
931
1218
1638
1288
Contaratos Beach
Hotel
Standard Room
Superior Room
Suite
2 BB
2 BB
2 BB
722
868
1020
920
1211
1516
884
1064
1255
1119
1460
1819
1057
1282
1459
1539
1989
2343
Standard Room
2 BB
701
817
727
843
847
1108
Standard Room
Studio
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
713
749
700
824
737
862
762
869
942
843
1091
917
1167
968
806
842
793
917
830
955
855
962
1035
936
1184
1010
1260
1061
955
1010
916
1158
991
1213
1028
1260
1371
1182
1666
1332
1777
1406
Paros
Naxos
Paros
Ios
Homers Inn
Anti Paros
Kouros Village
Two Bedroom Apartment
Suite
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Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades
Western Cyclades
Andros
2 hours by ferry from Rafina (Athens)
Andros is the second largest island of the
group (after Naxos). Due to the many
underground springs much of the island
remains green and fresh throughout the
summer, making Andros a paradise for
walkers: there are mountains, valleys,
monasteries and some 70 villages to explore.
Andros’ many beaches are mostly superb,
ranging from long sandy crescents (such as
that at Batsi) to secluded coves, all lapped by
a turquoise-clear sea. And it is Batsi where
most visitors choose to stay. This small
resort-village has a friendly relaxed Greek air,
fine beaches to either side, a good choice of
restaurants and cafés, a handful of bars, even
an open-air cinema showing the latest
releases (in English!).
Andros Town, the atmospheric island capital
since the Venetians arrived in the 13th
century, makes a good day-trip by local bus.
Old meets new here as its Archaeological
Museum and Museum of Modern Art are
each highly regarded. For trips further afield
ferries run to Tinos and Mykonos.
Unlike the more famous Cycladic islands,
tourism to Andros is pretty low key (albeit
busy with Athenians at weekends and in
August). Coupled with its fine beaches,
verdant countryside, authentic Greek
atmosphere and ease of access, a visit here is
highly recommended.
Sifnos
c 2 hrs 15 mins by high speed ferry from
Piraeus
Sophisticated Sifnos has managed to retain a
discreet distance from the crowds that are
drawn to better known islands, and attracts a
discerning visitor. Consequently its
exceptionally clean beaches feel uncrowded
and peaceful (the usual August caveat apart
of course), and there is a sense of traditional
elegance amidst the narrow streets and
whitewashed houses of the classically
Cycladic villages dotted around the island.
An island of fertile valleys and lofty
mountains, a network of walking trails (see
www.cycladen.be) enable you to explore its
many beaches, and can also take you past
some of the 227 individual churches, which
are overlooked dramatically by several
hilltop monasteries.
The island’s distinctive pottery making has
helped develop a highly rated cuisine based
on the use of clay ovens. Discerning
“foodies” have long appreciated the island’s
soups, stews and casseroles, with ingredients
supplied locally by the restaurants’ own
farms - the island's signature dish is chickpea
soup.
Our favoured resort areas are the small fishing
island's best are to be found here). The
offshore islets of Kimolos and Polyegos are
easily reached by boat and up to 9 buses run
daily to the main port of Adamas and Plaka.
port of Kamares which has more than a
dozen tavernas set back from a sandy beach,
and Platy Yialos, the best beach on the island
with an entire kilometre of golden sand,
supported by a good choice of restaurants,
cafes and mini-markets. There are also good
and quick ferry connections to neighbouring
islands such as Milos and Folegandros,
making twin centre holidays easy.
Several ancient paths traverse the island,
uncovering ever more secluded beaches.
Particularly noteworthy is the unique lunarlike region of Sarakiniko, with its white
volcanic beaches and pale smooth rocks,
crystal waters, deep-set caves and
monumental outcrops and pillars.
Milos
Something of a geological curiosity, the
island provides a fascinating backcloth to
any “around the island” boat trip, which is a
must for every visitor.
40 mins by domestic flight from Athens
c 2 hrs 45 mins by high speed ferry from
Piraeus or c 2 hrs from Santorini
The volcanic origins of the island of Milos
have endowed it with a very special geology.
Rugged and hilly, it has a richly variegated
coastline, ranging from curving sandy
beaches to bleached smooth moonscape,
from hidden lagoons to colourful rock
formations erupted from the sea-bed.
Precious obsidian has been mined here for
11,000 years, and the island is full of history.
Folegandros
c 4 hrs by high speed ferry from Piraeus
or c 1 hr from Santorini
Something of a hidden gem, Folegandros
remains true to the austere beauty of its
rugged landscape, with its sunbleached,
woodless terrain leading to precipitous cliffs
that seem to fall directly into a dazzling
ocean.
The capital is Adamas – a bustling port with a
sandy beach to the south. Adamas is the best
location from which to explore as it is in the
centre of the local bus network and offers a
wide choice of excursions by boat.
The island’s 650 inhabitants live in three
small villages, but its Chora is the perfect
Cycladic capital brought to life. Perched on
an almost vertical cliff, its sugar-cubed
houses with whitewashed walls and blue
doors are crammed together in narrow
alleys. In the evenings, there seems to be a
taverna on every corner, tables spilling onto
the streets and squares.
Plaka, the old capital perched on its hilltop, is
particularly atmospheric in the evenings, and
we'd recommend climbing up to the 13th
century Venetian castle to view the
sumptuous sunset before choosing one of
the many tavernas, tables spilling out onto
the narrow lanes, to dine.
The landmark church of Panagia on the
hillside above - a half hour walk - affords a
spectacular view – stunning in conjunction
with the setting of the sun.
There is a lovely, if steep, walk down from
Plaka - via ancient Christian catacombs - to
the photogenic fishing hamlet of Klima
below (some remains of the old Roman port
here can be seen beneath the waves). In
Tripiti, the view from the Greco/Roman
amphitheatre is breathtaking.
Folegandros has some excellent beaches but
some effort is usually required to reach
them, although distances are not great. A
bus runs to Agali beach up to 10 times daily,
and also to the port from where you can
walk to a choice of beaches.Alternatively
hop on a small boat for those further afield,
such as lovely Katergo, sheltered by its
towering cliffs. Boat excursions also run to
neighbouring Sikinos.
There are over 70 beaches on the island, and
our featured village of Apollonia has its own
sweep of sand shaded by tamarisk trees, with
more beaches to either side. A charming
fishing village, Apollonia is renowned for the
excellence of its restaurants (four of the
WESTERN CYCLADES INFORMATION
Flights from Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester
to Athens..
ANDROS, SIFNOS, FOLEGANDROS
Transfer to Rafina or Piraeus port for afternoon
ferry to the island where you will be met and
transferred to your accommodation. On the return
the reverse applies for an evening flight back to
London or an overnight hotel in Athens or Rafina
for the Manchester flight the next day. In early
and late season (May and after mid-Sept) an
overnight in Athens may be required on arrival
and/or departure.
MILOS
Connecting domestic flight Athens to Milos where
you will be met and transferred to your
accommodation. If the domestic flights are full
(they are small aircraft) then ferry transfers will be
provided as above.
Multi-Centre and Island Hopping
Sifnos, Milos and Folegandros are easy to
combine. They also have high speed ferry
connections to the Eastern Cyclades (Santorini,
Ios) plus in season (07/6-12/9) Naxos, Paros,
Amorgos and Koufonissi.
Representation
We do not employ our own representatives on
these islands and transfers are unescorted. Our
hotels should be able to give any information
required. We do have a local agent on most
islands for assistance and also our main agents in
Athens can always be contacted if required.
Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades | Andros
Anemos Studios Batsi, Andros
The Anemos Studios are built above
the sea a five minute walk up the
hill from Batsi's attractive main
square and fishing harbour.
Our studios are on the upper floors
of the rear building. They are twin or
doublebedded and possess a
kitchenette with light cooking
facilities (2 rings, fridge), air
conditioning, ceiling fan, TV, room
safe, shower room and front
balcony with sea views over the
roof of the front building. They are
attractively but simply furnished
with a light décor and terracottatiled floors.
Batsi
30 metres away the owner has a
small (32 sq m) swimming pool
café-bar serving drinks, breakfast
and snacks/light meals - a great
place for a sundowner.
A five minute walk over the hill
brings you to Batsi’s pretty harbour
and waterfront, (another two to the
main beach) and even closer in the
other direction is quiet Stivari beach.
The small road which runs between
the two is not busy – it only runs
above the sea for a kilometre or so
to lovely Aneroussa beach.
Early Season Offer
Reduction applies for 2 week
holidays completed by 30/6 and
from 15/9 onwards.
The Studios:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Air Conditioning
Use of
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Batsi
Chrissi Akti Hotel Batsi, Andros
The Chrissi Akti is a long-established
family-run hotel just over the road
from the start of Batsi’s excellent
sandy beach and only a couple of
minutes’ flat walk from the centre of
the village.
The hotel’s 61 rooms are on 3 floors
and served by a lift. A mix of twins,
doubles and triples, they all include
air conditioning, TV, a kettle,
hairdryer, fridge, safety deposit box,
shower/wc and balcony. Decor is
simple and cheerful. Standard
rooms are with side sea views.
Superior rooms are at the front and
have a full sea view balcony and
upgraded furnishings/decor.
The hotel also has some family
rooms for up to 4 persons (5 if a
child), comprising two rooms
Andros Grias-Pidima beach
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sharing one shower/wc – prices on
request.
The ground floor houses reception,
lounge, café-bar and terrace (Wifi
here) and to the side is the
swimming pool measuring 6m x
16m (depth 1.0m-1.70m).
The Chrissi Akti would be
particularly suited to those who
want to stay close to the beach with
everything close to hand, and no
hills to climb!
The Hotel:
2 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades | Andros
Marfo Studios Batsi, Andros
These four terraced bungalow
studios stand quietly above Stivari
Bay, a short walk to the south of
Batsi. Set in a pretty garden, all
studios are twin-bedded and
possess a kitchenette with light
cooking facilities (rings, fridge), a
ceiling fan, air conditioning, TV,
safety deposit box, hairdryer, shower
room and a large covered front
terrace with very good views over
the garden (and possibly a little bit
of the rooftop of a neighbouring
building) to the sea.
Rooms are spacious – all can take an
extra bed for a child – and (a nice
touch) each studio has a pair of sun
beds and a sun umbrella in the
gardens. All, too, are light and airy
with simple, comfortable furnishings
and tiled floors. The studios and the
gardens are kept immaculate kept
by the friendly owners.
There is also a 1-bedroom
apartment with a sofa-bed in the
living room for one or two children.
A footpath runs to Batsi, connecting
with the road down to the harbour
– it is a 7-8 minute walk to the
square and 10 minutes to the main
beach. Closer is Stivari beach, only a
3-4 minute walk away.
There are 14 steps up from the
footpath and an additional 30 down
to the small road which runs to
Stivari and Aneroussa beaches.
Really very sweet accommodation in
a great location – highly
recommended!
The Studios:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Apartment for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Aneroussa Beach Hotel Batsi, Andros
The Aneroussa enjoys a prime
location directly above the
crystalline waters of sandy
Delavoyas beach. It is 1 km from
Batsi (1.5 km from the harbour), a
pleasant 15-20 minute walk above
the sea.
The hotel has 30 pretty rooms, fully
refurbished to offer a good standard
of accommodation. All possess AC,
TV, fridge, room-safe, hairdryer,
shower room and sea view balcony
or terrace (with lovely sunsets).
nearest tavernas are a ten minute
walk in either direction, and there
are many more to choose from in
Batsi.
A very lovely little hotel,
recommended not only for its
wonderful location but for its
peaceful surroundings, comfortable
rooms, friendly service and great
views.
The Hotel:
The hotel has attractive gardens
with seating, and steps down to the
beach below where there are sun
beds (local charge) and a snack bar.
Wifi is available in public areas. The
3 Stars Plus
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
(public areas)
Batsi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades | Sifnos
Efrosini Hotel Platy Yialos, Sifnos
This charming little hotel ticks all the
Sunvil boxes! In a prime position
directly on Platy Yialos beach the
Efrosini has charm, character and a
very friendly family-run atmosphere.
There are only ten rooms here, all
sea facing bar one which is
disabled-adapted and has a ramp
from the street behind. They are
very nicely done with fresh pretty
decor and good quality furnishings.
Twin or double bedded, all possess
air conditioning, mini-fridge, room
safe, Wifi (plus wired internet
access), TV, hairdryer, shower room
and small balcony with sea views
over the garden.
To the front is a garden with snack
bar where breakfast is taken and the
hotel provides sun beds for their
guests to use on the beach.
A choice of taverna restaurants and
cafes are within a short walk in
either direction, and immediately
behind the hotel is a very handy bus
stop (good service).
The Hotel:
2 Stars Plus
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Chrysopigi Monastery
Platy Yialos Hotel Platy Yialos, Sifnos
This long established hotel has a
prime spot directly above the sea at
the far western end of magnificent
Plati Yialos beach - which must be
the best position on the island.
The hotel has 25 well kept, fresh
rooms and suites done in the simple
pretty island style of predominantly
white and blue. All possess AC,
fridge, room safe, TV, shower room
and full sea view balcony (garden
level rooms have a large terrace with
sun beds).
The restaurants of Platy Yialos are a
short easy walk away, and there is a
bus stop outside the hotel.
Sometimes older hotels (which
usually have the best positions) rest
on their laurels, but that is far from
the case here. The hotel, although
simple, is more than comfortable
and frequent refurbishment has kept
it up to date. This was reflected in
the friendly happy atmosphere we
found here amongst staff and
guests.
The hotel has lots of public space,
from the restaurant terrace to the
spacious gardens above the sea
which run down to the beach. Here
the hotel provides free sun beds,
canoes and pedalos for its guests.
Low Season Offer
Reductions apply for stays of 6
nights minimum completed by 20/7
or commencing 21/8 onwards.
The Hotel:
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3 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades | Sifnos
Niriedes Suites Platy Yialos, Sifnos
Situated on the cliff above the small
harbour at the eastern end of Platy
Yialos, the Niriedes is an exclusive
boutique-style small hotel offering
fabulous views over the bay and an
intimate atmosphere.
There are just 10 Suites here. All are
delightfully and individually
furnished with care and taste and
possess queen-sized double bed,
AC, light kitchen facilities, fridge,
Wifi, sat TV with DVD player,
hairdryer, nice shower room with
bathroom amenities, and front
balcony with uninterrupted sea
views.
Standard Suites are for couples only.
Superior Suites have a bathtub with
shower above, a separate living
room with two sofa beds for
children, and two sea view
balconies. The VIP Suites are top
floor and possess a large terrace
with panoramic views. Room service
is available.
The hotel has a small pool to the
rear (pool/beach towels provided), a
fitness room and a beautiful terrace
where an unusually good breakfast
(for Greece!) is served. Light meals
are also available here.
The intimate atmosphere here is
aided by a very personal, friendly
service from the owner and staff.
You can get down to the beach via
steps in just 2-3 minutes.
The Hotel:
4 Star Boutique
Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Sifnaika Konakia Kamares, Sifnos
Sifnaika Konakia is as unusual as its
name suggests. Ten bungalow style
rooms are set in quiet spacious
terraced gardens with views to the
sea. The feeling is of staying at a
rural retreat, but the centre of
Kamares is but a 5 minute walk
away (slight incline), as is the beach.
Rooms and studios are individually
furnished in an attractive traditional
Sifnian rustic style. Double or twin
bedded, all possess AC, TV, fridge,
tea and coffee-making facilities,
room safe, shower room and terrace
or balcony with views over the
gardens (some to the sea). The
studios also have light cooking
facilities in the form of a couple of
hotplates.
The ever-helpful Maria brings fresh
breakfast supplies to your room
every morning and reception has a
lounge area with an extensive
holiday library for guests.
The sense of country living is only
enhanced by watching the owner's
sheep grazing in the field below!
The
Guesthouse:
Traditional
Guesthouse,
Kamares
Room Only
(breakfast items
provided)
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Kamares
Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades | Milos
Aeolis Hotel Adamas, Milos
The Aeolis is a small and very
friendly family-run hotel in a quiet
location within a 5 minute walk of
the centre of Adamas and the port,
and 7-8 minutes to the town beach
in the other direction.
There are just 12 rooms here spacious and nicely furnished with
light fresh decor. All are air
conditioned and possess twin or
double bed, a small shower room,
mini-fridge, TV, Wifi, hairdryer and
balcony with mountain, town
and/or partial sea views. A pair of
rooms on the ground floor are
disabled-adapted.
The family who own the hotel are
exceptionally helpful and will really
help you make the most of your
time on Milos.
This is a very good standard for a 2
star hotel, thanks to the continual
investment and upgrading made by
the owners.
The Hotel:
2 Stars Plus
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Adamas beach
Villa Venus Adamas, Milos
In a residential area of Adamas,
roughly equidistant from the port in
one direction and the town beach
in the other (c 5 mins. from each),
Villa Venus offers a good personal
service and stylish rooms meeting a
high modern standard.
There are just six rooms here. All are
spacious (the minimum is 23 sq m)
and possess double bed, A/C, free
Wifi, small kitchen area for light
meals/snacks (2 rings, fridge), TV,
very nice modern bathroom with
walk-in rainwater shower, and a
good sized terrace or balcony with
village or partial sea views. The
standard studios are on the ground
floor; the deluxe on the first floor
are even bigger; the apartment
(ground floor) has a living room
with two extra beds; and the
penthouse (more like a Junior Suite)
has the top floor to itself and a large
very private sea view terrace.
A light continental breakfast is
served to your terrace at a time of
your choosing. Like the Aeolis Hotel,
the owners here are most obliging.
The Rooms:
Adamas
Finikas Studios Adamas, Milos
In the same residential area as Villa
Venus, an approximate 5 minute
walk from both the town and
Papikinou beach, these nicely
furnished modern studios offer a
quiet location within easy reach of
everything you should need.
The 10 studios here are a mix of
twins and doubles. All possess A/C,
TV, Wifi, a basic 2 ring kitchenette,
fridge, hairdryer, room safe, shower
room and a small balcony to the
front, some with a view to the sea
100m distant. They have cheerful
contemporary decor and
furnishings.
Like all our Milos accommodation
you will find the owner, Matina, to
be very friendly and helpful to her
guests. We think the Finikas
represent very good value for Milos.
The Studios:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Adamas
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Bed & Breakfast
Studios for 2/3
Apartments for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Apollon Hotel Apollonia, Milos
What will make your holiday here
special is not just that you are
staying in the prettiest seaside
village on Milos, nor that the sea
here is sparkling and the restaurants
the best on the island - it is the
hospitality of Mrs Stavroula and her
family.
The accommodation is very simple
and split between two buildings.
The original building is directly
above the sea, facing the small
island of Kimolos. The rooms here
are old-style Greece - spotlessly
clean and traditionally furnished in
pine with simple decor, an en suite
shower room, and balcony with sea
or side sea views. The newer
building a minute's walk away has
slightly more modern furniture and
balcony views over the pool or
other buildings. All rooms have AC,
fridge, TV and hairdryer.
To the front of the original building
is a large terrace garden with sun
beds and seating, and to one side a
cafe-bar where a good home made
breakfast is taken. Below is a tiny
beach but most people prefer to
swim from the flat rocks to the side,
which create a natural swimming
pool.
You are 300m (a 5 minute walk)
from the main beach, restaurants
and harbour.
The Hotel
2 Stars
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free Wifi (public
areas)
Near Apollon Hotel
White House terrace
Captain Zeppos Apollonia, Milos
This wonderful property stands
directly above the seafront path
leading to the harbour in one
minute, and offers top service and
quality.
The four suites are on the upper
floors - all possess A/C, a kitchenette
(2 rings, fridge), shower room and
sea view balcony. Rose Suite is
studio style with a double and a
single bed. Blue Suite is on 2 levels,
with double bed downstairs and a
twin bedded sleeping gallery above.
Green Suite is as per Blue but the
sleeping gallery has a double and
there are two sofa beds in the living
area below. It has a second double
bedroom to the rear also with
balcony. The new Sunset Suite is on
the top floor and double bedded,
with a small second bedroom
(bunk-style beds) for children. It has
a large terrace with great views.
The entire ground floor is occupied
by the White House which has 3
bedrooms/2 bathrooms, a large
living room with full kitchen and a
spacious sea-facing covered terrace.
Below is a large furnished sun
terrace above the sea for common
use (breakfast available here).
Swimming is possible from a
wooden jetty just to the front, or
you can walk for a few minutes to a
sandy beach in either direction.
Tavernas are but a minute away.
The Suites &
House:
Self Catering
Suites for 2/3,
2/4 & 2/6
House for 2/9
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Apollonia
Eleni’s House Apollonia, Milos
This village house stands in semirural surroundings just 150m from
the start of Apollonia's beach. It has
been recently upgraded to a good
modern standard and makes a
comfortable holiday home for
couples and families alike.
Entrance is from the pretty garden.
The house is fully air conditioned
and has a double bedroom with
pine-shaded balcony, a children's
bedroom (bunk beds), a nice
modern shower room and a well
equipped kitchen/diner (full cooker
and fridge, microwave) with a sofa
bed for a child. Off this is a spacious
covered terrace where you can dine,
and steps lead down to a private
and sheltered garden patio with
deckchairs. Both bedrooms have a
ceiling fan, and there is a washing
machine.
The original house has been split
into two but the family are only
there for 2 weeks in August. Really a
very sweet little place.
The House:
Self Catering
House for 2/5
Air Conditioning
Apollonia
Mirabeli Apartments Apollonia, Milos
These 7 bungalow-style apartment
stand in quiet pretty gardens a short
walk from village and beach.
They comprise an air conditioned
living room with 2 built-in sofa beds
for children, a simple kitchenette (2
rings, fridge) and TV; a tiled shower
room (some with ½-bath); and a
rear double bedroom (also AC). All
are ground floor except for the
superior apartment which is first
floor. Furnishings and decor are
simple and attractive.
To the front is a generous covered
terrace with fine views over the
colourful gardens to the sea.
Beach near Mirabeli
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Milos coastline
Apollonia
Walk over the road and down a
rough path to find a lovely little
sandy beach, with shade in just a
couple of minutes - you can also
swim from the flat rocks here. The
harbour is a 3-4 minute walk away
down the hill.
The
Apartments:
Self Catering
Apartments for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades | Folegandros
Folegandros Apartments
Chora, Folegandros
In a central but quiet location, just a
couple of minutes' walk from
Chora's central square, this modern
apartment-hotel is designed in
village style around fragrant
Mediterranean gardens and has a
lovely pool area as its centrepiece.
with garden, pool or village views.
Standards are on the ground floor,
superiors on upper floors.
There are 19 units here. Studios are
spacious and slightly split level, with
a living area containing a sofa-bed
and basic kitchenette (2 rings,
fridge) and two steps up to a
double bedded sleeping area.
Apartments have a separate living
room with a couple of sofa beds for
children. All are furnished to a high
standard and prettily decorated, and
possess AC, TV, shower room,
hairdryer, and balcony or terrace
High standards in a very good
location.
The swimming pool is large (15m x
7.5m, depth 1.60m-2.75m) and has a
low-key pool bar behind for a drink,
breakfast or snack.
The
Apartments:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Apartments for
2/5
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Chora taverna
Kallisti Hotel Chora, Folegandros
The Kallisti is a small family run B&B
hotel on the edge of Chora.
Designed in the attractive local
style, it is very well kept and
spotlessly clean and has 14 rooms
built above a small pool.
Below to the front is an attractive
freshwater pool measuring 64 sq m,
which has sun loungers on the
pergola-shaded terrace. Above is a
common seating area with tables
and chairs.
The rooms are mostly doublebedded and have a rustic style of
decor - built-in beds, wooden
beamed ceilings etc. Room facilities
include AC, TV, room safe, fridge,
hairdryer and shower room.
Balconies have views to the village
and famous Panagia church on the
hill, and some have sea views.
It is an easy 5 minute walk to Chora
centre.
The Hotel
3 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Ankali beach
Greece | Aegean Islands | Western Cyclades
Folegandros
Milos
Sifnos
PERSONS
BASIS
WESTERN CYCLADES
ACCOMMODATION
Andros
Anemos Studios
Aneroussa Beach
Chrissi Akti Hotel
Standard Room
Standard Room
Superior Room
Marfo Studios
Studio
Sifnos
Efrosini Hotel
Standard Room
Niriedes Suites
Suite
Superior Suite
Platy Yialos Hotel Standard Room
Junior Suite
Suite
Sifnaika Konakia
Standard Room
Studio
Milos
Aeolis Hotel
Standard Room
Apollon Hotel
Standard Room
Captain Zeppos
Rose Suite
Blue Suite
Sunset Suite
Green Suite
Eleni House
House
Finikas Studios
Mirabeli
Studio
Apartment
Villa Venus
Studio
Deluxe Studio
Penthouse Studio
Folegandros
Folegandros Apartments Studio
Superior Studio
Kallisti Hotel
Two Bedroom Apartment
Standard Room
Sifnos
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Andros
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Greece | Aegean Islands | The Small Cyclades
Amorgos & Small Cyclades
The Small Cyclades are made up of five main
islands (Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Iraklia,
Donoussa and Keros) and dozens of tiny
ones, several of them uninhabited.
Intriguingly, they each manage to be
strikingly different from one another, with
characters all their own.
Clustered together between Naxos to the
north and Amorgos to the south, these
islands appeal to those who are interested in
that “off the beaten track” feel, who seek to
enjoy a quieter pace of life - people who
want their holidays to be uninterruptedly
relaxed. Beaches are fabulous and plentiful.
On the smaller islands of Koufonissi and
Schinoussa there is no public transport to
speak of and no car rental (as the islands are
so small). People get around on foot, bike or
taxi-boat - very Robinson Crusoe!
Such delights were always going to be
discovered sooner rather than later and the
islands have become increasingly busy
between mid-July and August - especially
noticeable on Koufonissi as the island is so
small and has but one village in which to
stay. But outside that period they revert to a
gentle, unhurried and traditional way of life.
All of the main islands are linked by a daily
(weather permitting) small return ferry
service between Amorgos and Naxos, as well
as some less regular but more up-to-date
high speed catamaran and ferry connections.
Amorgos
2 hrs from Mykonos by high speed ferry
8½ hrs from Athens by Blue Star line
ferry from Piraeus (First Class lounge) or
5½ hrs from Naxos (local ferry)
Amorgos is one of the most remote, yet most
beautiful, of all Greece's islands and remains
one of the least-known and visited of the
Cyclades, only approaching 'busy' during the
short high season.
Long and narrow, with mountains reaching
821m, Amorgos is a laid-back natural paradise
(600 species of flora have been catalogued to
date, and it is a haven for birds) offering
stunning views, excellent walking and a
traditional way of life now lost on many of the
more developed islands. The seas around the
island are crystal clear. The island was the
setting for Luc Besson's film The Big Blue.
The capital, inevitably called Chora, is about
halfway up the island above the south coast.
It is one of the most attractive Cycladic towns,
whitewashed with chapels and Venetian
fortifications to explore and a fair number of
decent cafés and characteristic tavernas.
It is a short walk from here, via a cobbled
donkey path, to the monastery of
Hozoviotissa which dates from 1088;
Amorgos' most famous attraction and still
with a handful of resident (and welcoming)
monks. The location is stunning - built into
the cliff high above the sea.
uninhabited, Pano has the densest
population in the Cyclades. But given the
island amounts to just 3.5 sq kms we are
hardly talking “crowded”!
Our holidays are based at the island's
picturesque second port of Aegialis - the first
is Katapola to the west - where you will find a
good sandy beach and selection of small
shops and tavernas. The island bus also runs
between the two and goes on to Chora,
although keen walkers could take the bus
one way and enjoy the beautiful 4-5 hour
trail back (or v.v.). In the hills above Aegialis
are three very traditional villages to explore,
places where donkeys still work for a living.
The island is a favourite with couples and
families alike, as the gently shelving beaches
are all the whitest sand and slide into the
kind of dazzlingly turquoise sea normally
associated with the Caribbean, making the
bathing and snorkelling exceptional. Take
note, though, that the beaches offer little in
the way of natural shade; however the more
sheltered south eastern coast is blessedly
protected from the meltemi wind which
usually blows in August.
Elsewhere the island has some largely
unexcavated sites to visit (Minoan, Hellenistic
and Roman) and a good number of chapels
in between.
August actually is the worst time to visit, as
the island, being so small, accommodated far
more visitors than it should.
We cannot stress enough how traditional an
island Amorgos is. It is, in many ways, that
cliched 'step back in time'. There are many
village festivals in the summer, where you
will genuinely experience the welcome and
hospitality Greece is famed for.
There is but the single, white-walled village
on a low, rising hill above the tiny harbour. It
has a wide choice of restaurants, tavernas,
cafes and small shops, many of which can be
found in the pretty pedestrianised main
street. There is a fine town beach, and 4 more
excellent beaches within walking distance (45
minutes maximum to Pori beach, the
furthest). Other than via water-taxi and
bicycle, and a high season beach bus, walking
is the only way to get around, and is one of
the reasons the island is so gloriously relaxed.
As walking is such a major attraction, with
every holiday here we include a 128 page
Visitor’s and Walker’s Guide to the island.
Koufonissi &
Schinoussa
1½ hrs from Mykonos by high speed
ferry (Koufonissi only)
7-8 hrs from Athens by Blue Star line
ferry from Piraeus (First Class lounge) or
2½ hrs from Naxos (local ferry)
Schinoussa is larger than Koufonissi but is
visited by fewer numbers, in part because its
jagged coastline and many beaches are not
distinguished by quite the same dazzling
Caribbean-style sand of its neighbour, even
though its emerald waters are just as inviting.
Please see our website for further details.
Koufonissi is actually 2 islands, Pano (Upper)
and Kato (Lower), and whereas Kato is
AMORGOS & SMALL CYCLADES
INFORMATION
Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester
to Athens or from Gatwick and Manchester to
Mykonos
AMORGOS
Via Athens
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat (high season), Sun out; Mon,
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun (high season) return
Morning flight to Athens. Transfer to Piraeus for
the 17.30 Blue Star ferry - a large, modern and
extremely comfortable ship with restaurant, bar
etc. We will book you into the quiet Business Class
lounge area. Arrives Amorgos 01.10, 02.00 or
02.50. Local transfer on the island (10-40 mins
depending on from which port). On the return it is
an early morning ferry back to Piraeus (dep 06.55
arr 15.00) to connect with the evening flight to
UK. Although flights are daily and Blue Star
operates 4 or 5 times weekly the optimum
departure day is Wed out (also Sat 25/6-03/9)
and Thurs or Fri back (also Sun 26/6-04/9) due
to ferry routings. Other days take longer and may
be to/from Katapola port, not Aegialis.
Via Mykonos
10/6-12/9 - high speed Sea Jet service daily
except Wed and Sun.
Transfer to port for mid-afternoon ferry (dep 15.20
or 16.30) which takes c 2 hours to Amorgos
(Katapola port). 40 minute transfer to hotel. There
is no return service so on departure you will need
either to travel to Athens or an overnight on
Naxos. Please note that a/ Sea Jet is not a large
vessel as Blue Star and can suffer delay or
cancellation in high winds; and b/ these schedules
are provisional and may change.
Via Naxos
The small old-style local ferry Skopelitis Express
departs daily (except Sun) at 14.00 for Amorgos
via the Small Cyclades en route and takes 4 hours
(Tue, Thu, Fri - 6hrs on other days). It makes the
return trip every morning. Overnight in Naxos
required. Generally reliable but may not run in
bad weather.
KOUFONISSI & SCHINOUSSA
Via Athens
Low Seasons: Tue, Sun out; Mon, Wed return.
25/6-04/9: night ferry only
As per Amorgos except different days and no high
season daytime service.
Via Mykonos and Naxos
As per Amorgos. The Mykonos connection is for
Koufonissi only.
Multi Centre & Island Hopping
All three islands combine easily with one another
plus Naxos and Paros. There are also Sea Jet
services from Amorgos and Koufonissi to Santorini,
Folegandros and Milos in season (10/6-12/9).
Representation
We do not employ our own representatives on
these islands and transfers are unescorted. Our
hotels should be able to give any local information
or assistance required. Our main agents in Athens
can always be contacted if necessary.
Greece | Aegean Islands | The Small Cyclades | Amorgos
Aegialis Hotel Amorgos
The location of this hotel, on the
hillside overlooking beautiful
Aegialis bay, enables the most
wonderful views from just about
everywhere.
50 rooms and suites are housed in 6
buildings set amongst colourful
gardens. All have AC, sat TV, Wifi,
fridge, hairdryer, safe, modern
bathroom and full sea view balcony.
Furnishings and decor are either
Classic style (iron beds etc.) or a
modern more minimalist style. The
new Exclusive rooms are quietly
located in a separate building away
from the main hotel. They are larger
with good privacy and spacious sea
view terrace furnished with sun
beds or deckchairs. The hotel also
has family rooms and a range of
suites.
All guests can use the hotel's spa
facilities - sauna, hamam, indoor
pool, fitness room - free of charge
(treatments extra) and yoga classes
take place most evenings.
The hotel has a terrace restaurant
and bar in the main building. The
huge seawater swimming pool
below is magnificent (pool towels
provided).
It is a 10 minute walk down the hill
to the start of Aegialis sandy beach
(longer back), and a further 10
minutes to the village. Below the
hotel is the delightfully secluded
sandy beach of Levrossos, but the
steep winding road takes 20
minutes.
The hotel is, understandably,
popular with walkers and nature
lovers - there are many walks
possible from here - and the hotel's
helpful reception staff are well used
to giving advice or even organising
guided walks.
The Hotel:
4 Stars
Bed & Breakfast
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Spa facilities
Lakki Village Amorgos
Lakki Village has a prime location
directly on Aegialis' sandy beach, a
10 minute walk from the village.
There is a range of room types here
in a number of white and blue
buildings (village style) set in mature
colourful gardens. Room facilities
include AC, fridge, room safe,
hairdryer, shower or bath and
balcony, most with garden views.
There is a variety of room types rooms (standards are small and
rustic, superiors are slightly bigger
and more classically furnished),
studios (which have basic kitchen
facilities) and apartments (as studio
but with the addition of a second
bedroom or living room with sofa
beds) - but all have breakfast
included.
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In the gardens is an attractive pool
area with attendant pool bar and
just above the beach is the taverna,
where breakfast is taken.
Lakki Village provides a traditional
Greek island holiday in simple
accommodation (do not expect
hotel levels of service) next to the
beach and a short easy walk to the
village.
The Village:
2 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Greece | Aegean Islands | The Small Cyclades | Amorgos & Koufonissia
Pagali Hotel Langada Village, Amorgos
If you are searching for 'the real
Greece' you have found it! In the
heart of this very traditional village
on this very traditional island, the
Pagali is the perfect base for
walkers, nature lovers and anyone
looking for a true Greek escape.
The Hotel Pagali is in the heart of
the hill village of Langada, some 3
kms from Aegialis (aka Ormos) and
enjoys lovely views over the bay.
The hotel has 20 rooms, a mix of
standard rooms and studios, all very
nicely furnished in a traditional style
with shower room and balcony.
Mod cons include A/C, Wifi, fridge,
kettle, hairdryer and safety deposit
box. We'd recommend upgrading
to the Superior Studio rooms - very
spacious with kitchenette and seafacing balcony.
The hotel has a furnished roof
terrace and a well liked restaurant
serving a range of local dishes using
largely organic produce from their
own farm. You will find a few other
tavernas in the village, as well as a
mini-market and bakery, and a good
choice down in Aegiali. The nearest
beach is also at Aegiali - a beautiful
sandy bay shelving into the clearest
of seas - which can be reached on
foot in 30 minutes or in 5-10
minutes on the local bus (€1) or by
taxi (€5).
A free walking guidebook is
included in the price of all our
Amorgos holidays.
The Hotel:
2 Stars Plus
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Langada Village
Villa Anna Koufonissi
Villa Anna is set on the hillside
above the far side of the beach and
looks towards sea and village. It is a
charming small boutique-style
guesthouse with an intimate
atmosphere and attention paid to
the small but important details.
The 10 studios here overlook the
attractive gardens. They have
beautiful light decor and stylish
furnishings, and are more akin to
rooms in a 4 star hotel than a simple
pension. All possess iron double
beds, a small separate hallway with
twin/double sofa-bed, a bathroom
with a swanky hydro-massage
shower, a small kitchen (2 rings,
fridge), and balcony or terrace with
garden or sea views. Room facilities
include AC, Wifi, room safe,
hairdryer and TV (BBC World).
Below to the front there is a
pleasant cafe where an excellent
breakfast is served, and here is
usually the family, who are very
friendly and service oriented.
A rough path leads down the small
hill to the beach in just 3 minutes,
and it is a 5 minute walk to the
central street.
Everything about Anna's is high
quality - we really could not find
anything to fault.
The
Apartments:
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Greece | Aegean Islands | The Small Cyclades | Amorgos
Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos
Aegialis, Amorgos
Koufounissi
Chora, Amorgos
PERSONS
BASIS
THE SMALL CYCLADES
ACCOMMODATION
Amorgos
Aegialis Hotel
Superior Room
Jun/Sep
Jul/Aug
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks
1 wk
2 wks
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1100
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Standard Room
Superior Studio
2 BB
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817
888
1041
1183
930
1001
1154
1296
954
1032
1178
1328
Standard Room
2
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548
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699
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872
800
1401
1160
1039
1463
1199
1068
Standard Room
Studio
Superior Room
Apartment
Pagali Hotel
May/Oct
1 wk
2
3
4
2
2
Exclusive Room
Junior Suite
Lakki Village
Koufonissi
Anna Villas
Standard Sea View
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
BB
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