The Minor Cyclades are little hikers’ paradises where the original Cycladic charm remains for the most part intact. They are like a child’s drawing of treasure islands, with improbable bites of bays scooped from every available bit of coastline. Today, some have small permanent populations, while others are uninhabited. Five thousand years ago, they were a living, vital part of the Cycladic civilization, where some of the most important and finely crafted marble figures of that period have been found. In later times, though, their isolation and hidden anchorages made them perfect hideways for pirates.
Join us in memorable walking holidays that combine two of the biggest and most appealing islands of the Cyclades with the uncut jewels of the Minor Cyclades (Donoussa, Iraklia, Ano & Kato Koufonisia.Together, we will walk into amazing landscapes, from scenic, faraway beaches with emerald waters to rugged mountain tops with breathtaking views, visit traditional Cycladic villages, old chapels, and monasteries, and seek the traces of Ancient Greece and the Byzantium in renowned (as well as little-known) historic sights. You will also enjoy fantastic picnics in beautiful locations, and savour the life and the taste of the Cyclades in traditional cafes & tavernas with local specialties. Based on our local knowledge, versatility, and experience, our exclusive Paros, Koufonisia & Iraklia programmes are designed to offer a rich & varied experience in itineraries you simply cannot find elsewhere.
The Minor Cyclades… five tiny, exquisite, virtually uninhabited islands. For peace and quiet, for a sense of being miles from anywhere… they can’t be beaten.
