THE GREAT RING OF THE SOUTHERN CYCLADES

Seven days of pure spectacle: the intense blue of the Aegean, the blinding white of the Cycladic villages and panoramas that remain etched forever. A relaxing itinerary towards the extreme limit of the Cyclades, from the volcanic verticality of Santorini to the monolith of Anafi, up to the tranquility of the Small Cyclades, where transparent waters and hidden bays offer postcard swims and unforgettable moments.

Ios & Magganari: Heading south. Magganari is the ideal shelter: wide bays and light sandy bottoms. It is the stop to tune in to the wind and leave behind the noise of the mainland.

Sikinos: A tiny port and a bare hinterland. Here you explore an island that has remained off the main routes. An outpost of authentic Greece, of fishermen and hunters left out of time

Santorini: Entering the Caldera under sail really sets the course. The walls of black lava fall sheer into the blue for hundreds of meters, with the villages suspended on the edge of the crater. From the sea, the monumentality of the rock emerges in all its power.

Anafi: Here the rock is the protagonist. Mount Kalamos rises vertically from the sea, dominating the horizon. The monastery of Zoodochos Pigi marks the last outpost of the journey before returning west.

Iraklia: The ascent to the north marks the entrance to the Small Cyclades. Shallow and sandy bottoms allow easy anchoring in still and transparent waters. An essential island, where time really slows down: a few houses, silence and open roadsteads perfect for a regenerating stop.

Schinousa (optional): Small and transparent, with protected beaches and clear seabed. A short but intense stop, perfect for swimming in crystal clear waters and breathing the true quiet of the Small Cyclades.

Ios: The circle closes on the island of Homer's tomb. We return to the soft coasts of Chora for the last swim, with Anafi's salt still on and the bow pointed at the port.

In summary: A route built on the strength of contrasts: the scale of the Caldera, the isolation of Anafi and the light of the Small Cyclades. Relaxing navigation and off-the-beaten-path spaces.