The Cyclades is the central group of islands in the Aegean, so named because they more or less surround Delos, the ancient centre of trade and worship.  To impose some order on the scattered islands they are broken down into three sections: · Northern Cyclades · Middle Cyclades · Southern Cyclades
At first sight, the majority of the Cyclades islands appear to be little more than arid, rocky outcrops, but most have a surprisingly fertile heart.  The prevailing wind in the summer is the infamous meltemi blowing from the NE-N-NW and cooling the Islands. Yet, in spite of the characteristics, which the islands have in common, sparkling sea, sun, the landscape, and the austere line of the architecture - each retains its own individual features, which visitors can discover as they explore them one by one.
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