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22nd International Offshore Sailing Race "Cyclades 2016" - The Islands
The islands that we visit
| KEA (Tzia) |
 The beautiful Cycladic island of Kea (Tzia), with traditional villages, cobbled alleys, archaeological treasures and beautiful beaches is waiting to start the 22th Cyclades Regatta.
The Cycladic island, apart from other Cycladic islands stands out because of its lush full evergreen areas as well as rare species of plants that can be found on it. Of course, the beautiful beaches do not have anything to be jealous of from the other Cycladic islands . Spathi , Psathi, Orkos, Gialiskari, the Three Beaches are a few of the beaches you can visit in Kea. Furthermore, you can visit the Medieval Castle, the Temple of Apollo, the Lion monument of Kea, and various monasteries and churches that can be found on the island. Wander through the island and enjoy the sea, the beautiful scenery and amazing sunsets. Don’t forget to try the kitchen of Kea and especially the local specialties "paspala". Kea is definitely a fairly mild in rhythms island that can provide you with carefree and relaxing holidays.
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| NAXOS |
 Naxos is located In the heart of the Cyclades. It is the largest and most fertile island of the cluster, which in itself provides its visitors with multiple activity options and delights . It came sixth in the world ranking as the favorite island of travelers, second in Europe and first in Greece with the Travellers Choice award in 2014. The all-white Naxos Town welcomes the thousands of visitors arriving on the island. On the islet of Palaces we come across the most famous attraction of the island, the "Portara", the marble gate of an unfinished temple dedicated to Apollo. On this island, the legend says that Theseus abandoned Ariadne. Chora, the island's capital, features all the Cycladic elements, as well as many monuments of different chronological periods. The Naxos landscape is marked with the numerous towers, witnessing the Venetian presence on the island. Naxos was also the seat of the Duchy of the Aegean. The island of Ariadne, Apollo and Dionysus awaits you to reveal its unique beauty.
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| KIMOLOS |
 The pirates called it "Arzantiera" meaning "Silver" for its unique sparkle. Others again gave it other adjectives such as the "Echinousa" and "vipers" because of the secrets which are hidden in the earth and the sea. Untouched, uncluttered, Kimolos, is like a white dash in the blue Aegean, although born of volcanic anger has beautiful bays with turquoise waters and white sands, which remind you of the Caribbean. With no Central Towns or villages, but only one village which is located high on the hill, white, tidy, clean, with its medieval castle dominating the top. Kimolos is modest, humble, genuine and this is something that is reflected in its inhabitants. It is a playful island and this can be seen from the rock strange sculptures that nature has created on it. It is a young at heart island which now beginning to "grow", fortunately with mild pace, and the small harbor with its green water and the blue and white houses standing proudly on the background have now a new mooring pier to welcome us.
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| SIFNOS |
 Sifnos, the island of colors: white houses, chapels and hundreds of windmills, blue sea, blue domed churches, green thyme and olives, red hibiscus and geraniums. The island of fragrant lavender, basil, thyme, mint and marjoram. The home of Tselementes ,with unique chickpea soup, fragrant mastelo, homemade manoura and xynomyzithra, and pure honey. The island of traditional pottery workshops, the island of poets and tradition. The island of unique festivals with lovers dinners of under sounds of a violin and lute. The island has good tourist infrastructure with a focus on Apollonia, traditional villages and resorts such as Platis Gialos, Kamares (port) and the Deep, interesting tourist attractions, nice cozy hangouts and ... its Castle, the old capital of the island, one of the most picturesque villages that preserves the medieval fortification building form and resembles a living museum.
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| KYTHNOS |
 Kythnos, which in ancient times was known as Afiousa, Thiramnia, Thermia etc. named after the leader of Dryopes, who came from Evia and settled on the island. Another version says that the name was born from the root "kyth", derived from the verb "keftho" meaning “hiding” relating it to the place where one can hide. There are two villages, Kythnos (Chora or Mesaria) and Dryopida (Village or Syllaka). Each village has its port. The town has the Baths and Dryopida Merihas. The village Loutra takes its name from the hot springs. Archaeological findings prove that springs were operational back from the Roman times and today are the only operational in the Cyclades. It has countless beaches, Cycladic scenery and local hospitality. Kythnos if filled with countless bays, coves and unique beaches with crystal clear waters and plentiful shading from the trees. The 22nd Cyclades Regatta ends at Kythnos.
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