Must-see attractions in Cyclades

  • Sanctuary of the Syrian Gods

    Delos

    Built in around 150 BC, this sanctuary was dedicated to the Syrian gods Atargatis and Hadad, who were popular in the Greek world.

  • Stoa of the Naxiots

    Delos

    The remains of a colonnaded portico, built in the 6th-century BC and forming the western edge of the Sanctuary of Appolo.

  • Agora of the Delians

    Delos

    Near the entrance to the Sanctuary of Apollo, this market square has an L-shaped stoa which was once lined with shops.

  • Kalafatis

    Mykonos

    This wide, sandy beach is good for windsurfing and other water sports. Buses head here from Hora's Old Port station.

  • Apokrousi Beach

    Kythnos

    Aprokrousi is a wide strip of gravelly brown sand with a couple of tavernas, a popular beach bar and ample parking.

  • Martinakia

    Kythnos

    Although you can swim in the centre of town, you're better off walking 10 minutes north to this pretty little cove.

  • Lia

    Mykonos

    Small beach with a diving centre and waves that make it more suitable for sunbathing than swimming.

  • Sanctuary of Archegetes

    Delos

    The ruins of a temple to the first king of Delos, who was believed to have been a son of Apollo.

  • Gymnasium

    Delos

    Adjacent to the stadium, this building was used for both athletics training and education.

  • Propylaea

    Delos

    This colonnaded building once formed the monumental entrance to the sanctuary of Apollo.

  • Wall of Triarius

    Delos

    The remains of fortifications built by the Roman governor in 69 BC to protect the town.

  • Samothrakeion

    Delos

    The Kabeiroi, a mysterious group of Samothracian deities, were worshipped here.

  • Lake Palaestra

    Delos

    Wrestlers and, possibly, boxers would once have trained here.

  • Stadium

    Delos

    Athletic events were held at this 186m-long stadium.

  • Windmill Roundabout

    Paros

    This beautifully intact Cycladic windmill sits right outside the main ferry terminal and is a central point in Parikia.

  • Town Hall

    Hora (Naxos)

    Naxos' impressive town hall sits high, looking out over the port.