Summer is here!! And no one loves more than planning a holiday to break from the daily routine.
The beautiful Cycladic Islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Paros and the verdant Saronic Island of Poros are popular destinations visited every year by tourists from all continents. If you haven’t yet, plan to soon … and if you have, Cycladia suggests the following unconventional beaches that break away from routine…
Santorini Beaches
Done Perissa. Do….
Perivolos, the longest shoreline strewn with black sand and dark blue waters, trendy beach bars, tavernas, boutiques and ample sun loungers and umbrellas.
Kamari Beach, sheltered by the impressive rocky landscape of Mesa Vouno
What to eat… Chicken filet in sweet Visanto wine sauce or Cod fish with tomato puree and garlic at Kamari beach’s Nichteri Restaurant
What to do… Drift away to the soulful tunes at the annual Santorini Jazz Festival in July at Kamari, visit the church of Panagia Episkopi or enjoy the up-market partying scene throughout the day before heading to Fira at night
Stay…. Anemos Beach Lounge Hotel and experience the island beach life of Perivolos, and in Kamari enjoy the luxury 5-star facilities of Kastelli Resort or the affordable prices and excellent family oriented Thalassa Seaside Resort
Did you know…The most recent volcanic eruption shook Santorini for one month in January 1950
Paros Island
Done Santa Maria. Do …
Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti), a surfer’s paradise, the long well organised sandy beach offers many water sport facilities
Kolimpithres, surrounded by white granite rock formations the unique landscape is ideal for water sport lovers
What to eat… Traditional meals cooked with pure ingredients, fresh seafood and homemade ice-cream at Stella’s Taverna on the Golden beach
What to do…. Surf the waves with a jet ski or windsurf whether you are a beginners or connoisseurs!
Stay…. Poseidon Hotel , a favourite hotel choice for peaceful family holidays in the most picturesque setting of Golden Beach and just a breath away from Naoussa village, Astir of Paros offers… memories of a lifetime!
Did you know…Paros is well known amongst the windsurfing professionals worldwide and has been hosting the Professional Windsurfing World Cup every August since 1993.
Mykonos
Done Psarou. Do …
Kalafatis Beach, a quick escape from the cosmopolitan vibe of Mykonos and absolute haven for wind-surfers with its own wind surfing school as well as other water sport facilities
Glyfadi Beach, a remote semi-organised beach, partly sandy and partly pebbled, pre-destined to cover all tastes, with green waters as if you were in the Caribbean…
Kalo Livadi, longest coastline in Mykonos well-organised with exotic, shallow waters and quiet atmosphere; ideal for families
What to eat… Fresh fish by the sea at Kalafati’s Thalassa Restaurant and Octopus with crab, coriander, potato and truffle oil at Sol y Mar (Kalo Livadi)
What to do…. Rent a windsurfing board, start lessons with one of the experienced teachers and try out your water sport skills… or just relax and soak in the summer sun with good company.
Stay…. Aphrodite Beach Hotel in Kalafatis, for a comfortable, reinvigorating and all-in-one vacation or Aleomandra’s Casa del Mar Seaside Resort with vast bedrooms, large private terraces with amazing view of Glyfadi beach and for affordable luxury, Pietra & Mare is your destination
Did you know…Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Elizabeth Hurley, Paris Hilton, Hugh Jackman, Jean Paul Gaultier and Roberto Cavalli have visited Mykonos and some even have homes on the island!
Poros Island
Done Askeli. Do…
Neorio, a semi-organised beach addressing to those who love the unexpected or wish to plan everything in detail!
What to eat… Delicious meals and a great view from Veranda Restaurant… can you think of something better?
What to do…. Neorion beach is the ideal destination for relaxing and enjoying the summer sun under the cool shade of the pine trees…
Stay…. For luxury and comfort with style Xenia Poros Image has got something to tell you…
Did you know…With Lemonodassos (Lemon Forest) the famous lemon juice of Poros is produced
