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Western Cyclades & Santorini, Greece

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The Western Cyclades are a cluster of lesser-visited Greek islands — including Milos, Folegandros, Sifnos, and Serifos — sitting in the Aegean Sea between the mainland and the more famous tourist hubs. Milos is celebrated for its dramatic volcanic coastline and colourful fishing villages like Klima, while Sifnos draws food lovers and hikers, and Folegandros offers rugged cliffs and an unhurried pace. Santorini, anchoring the region to the southeast, is world-renowned for its iconic caldera views, white-washed villages, volcanic beaches, and sunsets over Oia. Together, the area attracts travellers seeking a mix of raw island scenery, Aegean cuisine, sailing, and some of Greece's most distinctive landscapes.

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Western Cyclades & Santorini, Greece · 7 days

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Western Cyclades & Santorini Island-Hopping Week (Self-Launched)

A self-launched version of YachtHop's 7-day catamaran cabin charter from Paros through Ios, Santorini/Thirasia, Folegandros, Kimolos, Milos, Sifnos and Antiparos. Instead of paying for a crewed Lagoon 42 with a set sailing schedule, you ride the Greek island ferry network (Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, small local ferries) island to island, sleeping in hostels and family guesthouses. You still get the caldera views at Ammoudi Bay, Chora sunsets, Polyaigos swim stops (via day-trip boats from Kimolos or Milos) and the wildest beaches of Milos — but you can flex when the meltemi winds blow, which is exactly the problem the original reviews flagged. Note: ferries between these small western Cyclades islands are less frequent than on the main Athens–Paros–Naxos–Santorini line, so book ahead in July/August and add a buffer day if you're on a tight connection.

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