Cycladic Islands Hiking Trails

Quote: As the capital of the island Fira is the main place to visit if you want to spend some time shopping, although it has to be said that Oia runs a close secondIf you’re looking for department stores (who would be?)… Read More

Quote: Armeni is another little harbor below Ia. It is east of Aspaki Apartments where Amoudi was west of Aspaki Apartments. We walked down the long path and steps. There is a sunning dock and yachts anchor there.… Read More

Quote: Parking at the top of a small hill we strolled, following the signposts, to the bottom end of the walk. There is a very small parking area down here if you don’t fancy the walk. To reach the entrance to the… Read More

Quote: There were many local booths offering trips across to the volcano but as we had not come prepared for a trip to the hot springs (that is we didn’t have swimwear with us) we were happy to go with one guy who… Read More

Quote: There are two beaches in Parikia, although neither is very picturesque. The main one is up north of town. Follow the blacktop road to the beach. It is rocky and crowded, with little to view. But it is nice… Read More

Quote: One of the best activities is simply wondering around Parikia. It is a maze of shops, restaurants, and traditional homes. Straight from the dock leads into the maze. The Venetian-influenced buildings are so… Read More

Quote: Amoudi is a tiny harbor below the cliffs of Ia where fishing boats go out by day. There is one tiny hotel and five tavernas right at the water's edge. We walked around to the rocks that we can see from Endless… Read More

Quote: We travelled down to the cruise port known as Fira Skala from Fira town by cable car which gives you a birds eye view of the yachts moored in the deep blue sea beneath. It is only a short trip but sure beats… Read More

Quote: This is nice day trip from Parikia and also a good place to stay if you want a place slightly off the beaten path. It offers the same labyrinth of alleys and beautiful, traditional Greek houses, but on a… Read More

Quote: I had done some research about the company before I left. Due to only a day in Mykonos before, sadly, heading back to the mainland, I had to get my "diving in Greece" requirement in. I wanted to relax before… Read More