{"id":20716,"date":"2017-01-10T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T16:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=20716"},"modified":"2023-06-21T18:47:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T22:47:02","slug":"cyclades-greek-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/cyclades-greek-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Cyclades: the 4 best Greek islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arguably, every single one of the 220 Greek islands in the Cyclades is worth a visit for one reason or another; but unless you\u2019ve got a lifetime of travel ahead of you and own a private yacht, chances are you\u2019ll only be able to visit a handful during your upcoming trip. Unsure where to start? Here are our four Greek Islands that I think round up what the Cyclades truly are about: unspoilt traditions, secluded beaches, and infinitely photogenic scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Formed by one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions known to mankind, the dramatic reddish cliffs of this crescent-shaped island surround the submerged caldera, also known as Atlantis in the literary world. Santorini\u2019s unmatched sweeping vistas, though, are very much real. Whether you choose to enjoy them from the hilltop patios of Oia (with a glass of locally-made Vinsanto, of course) or at sea on a catamaran (far from the narrow streets bursting at the seams with passing cruise passengers) is up to you, as long as you promise to stay overnight and truly see what this world-famous island has to offer, minus the suffocating crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from entertaining people watching and remarkable sunsets, Santorini has no shortage of enjoyable things to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n