Cyclades

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!

Cyclades is the best place to visit for history lovers; there are numerous museums and architectural sites to visit where you learn more about the rich history of the islands. There are numerous castles depicting the history of Cyclades and various galleries. Swimming and water sports are the best activities tourists can enjoy in Cyclades. With a mask, snorkel and flippers, you can water-ski, parasail, go scuba diving and windsurfing to have a great time! Hikers too find Cyclades a haven for them thanks to the many historical sites worth exploring along the many hiking trails.

Most of the dishes in Cyclades use garlic and olive oil, and as most of the islands make an emphasis on agriculture, and not tourism, you find the freshest tomatoes, olives, peppers and other vegetables here. Grilled seafood served in Cyclades in famous, while lamb is a staple food here, where numerous lamb dishes are also popular. As Santorini has soil that is just right for grapes, the wines here are lovely.

There are many traditional celebrations celebrated in Cyclades which signify religious and secular events with dancing, music and some activities. So when in Cyclades, find out what is happening in this island, so that you can witness and participate some of the festivals that take place every year. This gives you a chance to meet the locals and experience the spirit of the place.