Phylakopi

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This ancient Minoan town in the island’s northeast (on the main road en route to Pollonia but poorly signed) was one of the earliest settlements in the Cyclades. Now it’s not much more than rubble but the seaside setting is attractive, with cavelike rock formations all around.

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