Quick Summary:
- Deriving their name from the word ‘kyklos,’ meaning ‘circle,’ as they surround the sacred island of Delos, the Cyclades are the most popular and visited group of islands in the Greek Isles.
- The Cyclades are best known for their beautiful white beaches, whitewashed clifftop villages with stunning views, winding cobblestone alleyways, blue-domed churches, and ancient hilltop windmills.
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