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 REGISTRATION APPLICATION FOR RACE/REGATTA (Open Sea)  < print
Open Sea Sailing Race
Cyclades 2011 - The Islands
| SYROS (Finikas) |
 Finikas is a picturesque seaside settlement lying at the southwestern part of Syros, just 11 km from Ermoupolis, the capital town of the island.
Finikas constitutes the second natural harbor in size on Syros, after the port of Ermoupolis. It is sheltered from northern winds, such as "meltemi", which blows during summer. Lately, there has been remarkable tourist development in Finikas, due to its amazing location and the satisfactory services offered by the tourist businesses around the settlement. This quaint harbor, has an organized marina offering all requested facilities (water and fuel supply, taverns, ouzeries, bars, cafes, a supermarket, Greek and foreign press), constituting an excellent shelter, a supply and mooring station for yachts and boats.
The beautiful, scenic and lush beach of Finikas with the golden sand offers unique moments of rest and relaxation and gives the opportunity of agreeable walks, away from stressful everyday routine.
| PAROS (Parikia) |
 Paros Island is a real paradise of outstanding natural beauty, endless beaches, crystal waters and spectacular scenery. It is a cosmopolitan resort with well-developed tourist infrastructure, entertainment, beautiful beaches and very hospitable people.
Parikia, the capital and main port of Paros, and Naoussa the very popular and picturesque village on the northern island of Paros is one of the most beautiful cities of the Cyclades.
In Paros you will find a large number of dazzling beaches such as Golden Beach and New Golden Beach, Agia Irini, Krios, Livadia, Marcello and Parasporos and along the east coast are the beaches of Ambelas, Drios, Logaras, Molos, Piso Livadi, Punta and the bustling resort "Punta Beach".
The Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Our Lady of a Hundred Gates), one of the most beautiful sights of the island is a very important religious monument overlooking the island's capital, Parikia. Inside the church you'll see priceless religious artworks. Other attractions in Parikia is the Frankish Castle, the Ancient Temples of Asklipios and Apollo, Delion, which was a place of worship of ancient god Apollo, the ancient cemetery and the archaeological museum.
Finally, you can visit the island of Antiparos, a small island close to Paros, with unparalleled natural beauty.
| KYTHNOS (Loutra) |
 Kythnos was named after its King in antiquity, who came from nearby Evia to rule the island. Other names include Afioussa, Thiramnia and Thermia. There are two main villages on Kythnos. Hora or Messaria and Dryopis (also called Horio or Syllakas).
Each one of these two villages has its own seaport. Hora's port is Loutra and Dryopis' port is Merihas. The port of Loutra is well known for its thermal healing water sources which were very reputed already from the Roman occupation period. Loutra is built by the seaside of a protected bay and is 4,5 km away from Hora. South east of Loutra lays the beautiful beach of Agia Erini near a recently discovered archaeological site. One of the biggest caves in Greece, called Katafyki, very rich in stalagmitic formations is also nearby.
The beach of Loutra bay features many cafes and taverns, where you can have a good time and take a bite of the local specialties. Finally, a short walk along the narrow streets of Loutra will let you discover locally handmade made ceramics and pottery.
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