They form a rough circle ("kyklos" = circle in Greek) around the sacred island of Delos (hence the name).
There are approximately 200–220 islands and islets, of which about 30–33 are inhabited.
Key features: Typical Cycladic architecture: white cube-shaped houses with blue domes and roofs, narrow streets, windmills, and churches.
Beautiful beaches, crystal-clear water, and often dramatic landscapes (mostly dry, rocky, and volcanic).
Very popular with tourists, especially for island hopping.
Best-known islands: Santorini (Thira): volcanic, iconic sunsets, caldera, and romantic white villages.
Mykonos: vibrant nightlife, chic vibe, and beautiful beaches.
Naxos: the largest and greenest island, fertile with beaches and mountains.
Paros, Milos, Ios, Tinos, Syros, Andros, Sifnos, Folegandros, Amorgos, Serifos, and Kea.
Until 2010, Kykladen formed a separate province (prefecture/nomós), then split into regional units within the South Aegean Islands region.
It is one of the most photographed and visited parts of Greece, symbolizing the classic blue-and-white Greek paradise.
In short: Kykladen = sun, sea, blue-white, history (from Bronze Age culture to ancient sanctuaries), and pure holiday magic!
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