Cyclades
Which Cyclades Island Is Right for You?
Which Cyclades island is right for you? Match Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, and Paros to the traveler you are — and why most first-timers combine two.
The Best Things to Do in Naxos
The best things to do in Naxos: the Portara at sunset, Chora and the Kastro, the best beaches in the Cyclades, the mountain villages, local food, and Mount Zas.
Paros for First-Timers: The Complete Guide
Everything a first-timer needs for Paros: chic Naoussa vs the Parikia hub, the beaches, the village of Lefkes, the Antiparos day trip, and why it's a great base.
The Best Things to Do in Paros
The best things to do in Paros: wander Naoussa, see the Church of 100 Doors, the beaches at Kolymbithres and Golden Beach, the village of Lefkes, and Antiparos.
Naxos vs Paros: How to Decide
Naxos vs Paros: a head-to-head on beaches, towns, scenery, food, value, and connections — which of the Cyclades' best-value islands to pick, and why to do both.
Naxos for First-Timers: The Complete Guide
Everything a first-timer needs for Naxos: why it's the Cyclades' best-value island, the beaches, Chora and the Portara, the mountain villages, and the food.
Santorini vs Mykonos: Which Should You Choose?
Santorini vs Mykonos: a head-to-head on scenery, beaches, nightlife, romance, and cost — which to pick for your trip, and how to combine both.