| The Cyclades region of Greece comprises of around | | | | hedonism. And yet, while there are certainly |
| 200 islands, which range from the large and | | | | tourists-aplenty here, it's still surprisingly easy to find a |
| established (Mykonos and Ios, for example) to the tiny | | | | deserted stretch of sand. |
| and uninhabited. As a result, travel here offers a | | | | Kalamos is one such stretch of sand. To be found on |
| multitude of options, although this part of Greece is | | | | the eastern coast of the island, it's a pristine bit of |
| surely known for two highlights above all else: the | | | | coastline that scandalously few tourists visit. Bring a |
| parties and the beaches. | | | | towel, a book and your swimsuit and simply soak up |
| While partying is invariably restricted to the larger, more | | | | this magnificent and undiscovered gem of a beach. |
| tourist-ready islands, beach-going can be experienced | | | | Paradise Beach, Mykonos |
| wherever you are in the Cyclades. Head on down to | | | | When listing party-happy parts of the Cyclades, |
| one of the following, and a happy day spent lounging | | | | Mykonos is always going to be in the mix. This is |
| among glorious coastline scenery is all but guaranteed. | | | | package-holiday central, and alongside authentic Greek |
| Red Beach, Santorini | | | | culture the traveler visiting Mykonos will inevitably find a |
| Of all elegant Santorini's desirable beach spots, Red | | | | slew of made-for-tourist hotels and |
| Beach may well be the most memorable. Nestled into | | | | foreigner-frequented dance clubs. |
| a slab of reddish volcanic rock, the beach is small and | | | | The beaches here reflect the island's party |
| hot, with the sun beating down on it for much of the | | | | atmosphere: they are young and vibrant places, |
| day. Snorkeling here is particularly popular given the | | | | generally filled with music and the chatter of youth. |
| interesting underwater formations of the surrounding | | | | Paradise Beach and its cousin, Super Paradise Beach, |
| rock. | | | | are probably the quintessential examples. They may |
| For budget travelers, Santorini is an appealing summer | | | | not be the most instant attractive places, but they |
| destination that mixes village life with a lively traveler's | | | | certainly are fun. |
| scene. Life here is not particularly cheap; Villa Manos is | | | | Chrysi Atki, Paros |
| an excellent hostel in Santorini that will help cut down | | | | Paros is considered one of the most beautiful of all the |
| on your day to day expenses. Clean and family run, its | | | | island's in the Cyclades, with its many whitewashed |
| swimming pool is a great place in which to spend lazy | | | | villages and miles upon miles of picture-perfect |
| days watching the sun rise and fall. | | | | coastline providing an attractive combination. While it's |
| Kalamos, Ios | | | | the second largest of all the islands in this region of |
| Ios has a reputation for being a tourist and nightlife hub | | | | Greece, Paros is known for being more laid-back than |
| in this part of Greece, with the town of Hora leading | | | | Mykonos and Ios. |
| the way in terms of daytime sightseeing and nighttime | | | | |