Cyclades
October 30, 2006
If you want to experience a wonderful fusion of stone, sunlight and sparkling blue sea, then a visit to the Cyclades islands is a must. These islands form a Mediterranean archipelago where you can find vineyards, ancient sites, and cubist houses. On visiting the Cyclades, you get to see ancient sites, lively nightlife, shops, restaurants, Byzantine castles, and beautiful beaches.
One of the main attractions of the Cyclades is the white, mirage like groups of house that you find along blue waters and along cliffs and hillsides. The two towns of Ia and Fira in Santorini show typical Cyclades architecture where whitewashed houses are built on top of each other. The Mykonos town is another architectural delight to the eyes. There are square, white houses found along the mazelike streets that will really bewilder you! Read more

