Cyclades in Greece

The most famous islands of the Aegean Sea belong to the Cyclades Complex: Paros, Mykonos, Santorini and many more. Cyclades are famous for their white washed Chora (the central settlement of each island) and for their rocky landscapes. Of course, you can find countless beaches of every kind and many resorts, hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, etc. Cyclades are the most touristic islands, but there are also some, which are more isolated but again charming, like Kythnos or Sikinos.

The Cyclades are very safe. Travelers should exercise usual precautions.

Travel by ferry. They are safe, regular, cheap and fun. The biggest ferry hub within the Cyclades is in Paros which has links to many islands.

Be prepared that travelling by ferry can be tedious in high season when ferries are really crowded. Usually there are two types of ferries: The ordinary ones and the speedboats (hydrofoils, which are much more expensive).

Also, ferries may be cancelled due to sea and weather conditions so don't leave on the last ferry before your flight, especially if it is windy. Seas are calmer at night, so the late evening and early morning ferries are the most likely to operate.

Tickets for ferries can be usually bought from travel agencies which are located around the local port.