The Cyclades islands deliver a concentrated Mediterranean experience — whitewashed cubic architecture, deep-blue caldera views, windswept hiking trails, and the particular warmth of the Greek summer.
Santorini's caldera is the famous image, but the charm of the Cyclades is in island-hopping between less-visited neighbours. Naxos has mountains and hiking; Amorgos has clifftop monasteries; Folegandros has the dramatic Chora perched above the sea.
Ferry connections make multi-island itineraries straightforward. Pick three or four islands across a week and you'll find each one has its own character, making the ferry rides between them feel like transitions between chapters rather than wasted time.
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