The Northern Cyclades

The Northern Cyclades are within easy reach of Athens and gets plenty of Greek visitors each year, making it a well-known destination with locals and tourists. The Northern Cyclades boasts fascinating landmarks, charming cities, beautiful beaches and an unforgettable party-atmosphere. In particular, the city of Mykonos is a hotspot for holidaymakers and cruising crowds as it is renowned for it’s thriving party atmosphere, accompanied with it’s Greek glamour.

Mykonos is full of traditional whitewashed houses and is booming with beach bars and luxurious restaurants. With over 300 days of sunshine on offer, it makes for the ideal yacht charter. The average temperatures in Mykonos peak in June and last until September and if you choose to visit in summer, you can expect thriving street life, extravagant parties and packed beaches. However, if you want to visit out of season, you can expect a more tranquil experience to sample the local lifestyle and enjoy the beaches to yourself, without necessarily compromising on temperature. But, Mykonos has more than just a thriving nightlife and sandy beaches on offer for it’s visitors. It has magnificent historical landmarks that are waiting to be visited, including the Venetian windmills of Chora and the fishing houses of Little Venice. The historical culture combined with endless entertainment possibilities makes The Northern Cyclades the ideal location for a luxury yacht charter.

If you want even more culture during your Greek adventure, why not island-hop to Syros, the capital of the Cyclades and the main town of Ermoupoli. Syros boasts the Church of Resurrection of Christ and the Markos Vamvakaris Museum. The atmosphere in Syros is sophisticated and it’s streets are decorated with charming boutiques and classy cafes outwards from the harbour. In the capital there are two ports, many anchorages and a major shipyard boasting facilities.

The Northern Cyclades includes islands: Makronissos, Andros, Kea, Gyaros, Tinos, Kythnos, Syros, Rinia, Delos, and Mykonos.