Cyclades

In the centre of archipelago, Cyclades were created million years ago, after the geologic convulsions, earthquakes and eruptions that owe their peculiar shape as also to the composition of their ground. In fables, Cyclades are connected with Poseidon in whom it’s imputed their creation.

It is said that they took its name from the nymphs Cyclades that the God of the sea transformed them into islets when they provoked him. There are also and other traditions about their name as for instance from the word cycle, because they spread around Delos or because the winds that blow violently were forcing the ships to rotate.

To mythical figures imputes also the creation of each island while a large number of traditions reflect their eventful history.

Cyclades, because of their geographical position, between mainland, Asia and Africa were – during their history – the bridge for the development and civilization. Cyclades are composed by the islands Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Kythnos, Melos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sifnos, Syros, Tinos, Folegandros. Very important was also their contribution to the Greek Revolution of 1821.