The Southern Cyclades

The Southern Cyclades boast the island of Santorini, renowned for it’s unique white-washed houses and it’s blue-domed churches and it’s charm. It could be said, that Santorini sums traditional Greece up perfectly. The capital, Thira is a popular place to stay and it’s sat on the top of the caldera, looking over the Aegean and the northern town of Oia, which is the best place to see the island’s famous sunsets. Is there a better way to witness the beautiful surroundings than from a cliff-top taverna?

Back in 1450 BC, a volcanic eruption caused the middle of Santorini to fall into the sea, which left a steep-edged crater known as a caldera, peeping above the waves, which is a spectacular sight to this day, visible from the island’s clifftops. A legacy of the island’s volcanic past are picturesque beaches, that do not come in a pale white colour in Kamari and Perissa. There, you will find the sand made up of a unique combination of black, red, white lava pebbles and dark-grey sands – a legacy of the island’s volcanic past. In Perissa, you can take part in watersports, as there is plenty to choose from.

For your yacht charter, you will be pleased to know that the harbours in Santorini presents fantastical anchorages and a yacht may moor, that sits against the stunning lava island of Nea Kameni.

Incorporating culture on your yacht charter, is never a difficulting in Greece. Why not visit the island’s oldest church, the Panagia Episkopi at Mesa Gonia, this Byzantine building was built in the 11th Century and is definitely a photo-opportunity, not to be missed.

For the traveler willing to venture further than Santorini, the Greek isle of Milos will be a pleasant surprise. Milos is rich is spectacular sunset views, beautiful beaches, vibrant history, traditional villages and delicious food. Milos is perfect for the traveller who wants to sample the traditional Greek way of life, without the huge crowds of people.

The Southern Cyclades consist of islands including: Milos, Kimolos, Polyaigos, Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios, Thirasia, Santorini or Thira and Anafi.