Cyclades info


They are one of the island groups which constitute the Aegean archipelago. The name refers to the islands around the sacred island of Delos. The Cyclades is where the native Greek breed of cat (the Aegean cat) first came from.

The Cyclades comprise about 220 islands, the major ones being Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Eschati, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Kythnos, Mílos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Folegandros, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Síros, Tínos, and Santorini. Most of the smaller islands are uninhabited.

Ermoupolis, on Síros, is the chief town and administrative center of the prefecture.

The islands are peaks of a submerged mountainous terrain, with the exception of two volcanic islands, Milos and Santorini (Thera). The climate is generally dry and mild, but with the exception of Naxos the soil is not very fertile: agricultural produce includes wine, fruit, wheat, olive oil, and tobacco. Cooler temperatures are in higher elevations and mainly do not receive wintry weather. In transportation, the Cyclades is the only prefecture in Greece that is not linked with a state-maintained highway or a highway number. All of the roads in the island complex are secondary or provincial.

 

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    The company was founded by professionals with a long experience in the car rental business. It started off with a small office and continuously expanded. After having covered the needs around the Athens area, they proceeded in establishing branches init...

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    Located in Athens, Attica, Cyclades, Greece

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  • Stratos Vassilikos Hotel (2008-10-21)

    Located in Athens, Attica, Cyclades, Greece

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    Located in Athens, Attica, Cyclades, Greece

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  • Mykonos Star

    Located in Mykonos, Cyclades, Cyclades, Greece

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    Overlooking the deep blue waters of beautiful Panormos Bay, Mykonos Star is a new complex of apartments offering comfortable modern accommodation in one of the most undisturbed, peaceful yet fashionable areas of the island. Enjoy the seaside view from a...

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  • Pan Hotel (2008-10-30)

    Located in Athens, Attica, Cyclades, Greece

    Pan Hotel

    Stay at Pan Hotel in Athens an ideal location for business or leisure travellers and you are within walking distance of to all places of interest in few minutes.

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  • Ledra Dining (2008-10-30)

    Located in Athens, Attica, Cyclades, Greece

    Ledra Dining

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