Iraklia

Iraklia is the western island of Small Cyclades complex, in Greece. Iraklia is located 19 nautical miles from Amorgos, 18 nautical miles from Naxos, 6 nautical miles from Ios, and 5 nautical miles from Koufonissia and 1 nautical miles from Schinoussa. The port of Iraklia is in Agios Georgios.

Chora (Panagia), the capital of the island, is characterized by the authentic island architecture, with white houses with beautiful bougainvillea that thrive in courtyards, cobbled streets, small churches and the wonderful view to the endless blue of Aegean sea.

The island of Iraklia has to present a rich cultural history and folklore, with many monuments and settlements testify to the remarkable growth both in antiquity and in modern course. At the same time, remarkable customs have their roots deep in time and maintain the tradition of the place.

The main attractions of the island is the Saint John’s cave, the Cyclops’ cave, the Cape "Merichas", the Livadi’s Castle, the top of "Papas" hill, Index - "Bousoules" Indicators of orientation they are scattered around the rocks of the area between Agio Giorgo to Agio Athanasio, three windmills in the area of Ai Mama-Panagias and in the area of Ai Giorgis-Rachidi’s, the church Panagia n Panagia village, the Saint George’s church in the homonym village, the "Profitis Ilias" church, the "Saint Mamas" church on the eastern side of Chora, on a hill opposite the village.

The natural beauty of Iraklia island is an attraction for hikers. Traditional mule paths, some dating from Classical times, criss-cross the island and open up unexpected views of the magnificent landscape. They lead to lonely beaches, remote mountain scenery, secret valleys and many unspoiled hamlets. 

The Paths of Iraklia are :

1) Panagia - Pappas Hill

2) Panagia – Ftero Merihas

3) Panagia - Cave Agiou Ioanni

4) Agios Athnasios – Seladi

5) Averou – Cave Agiou Ioanni

6) Agios Athanasios - Averou

7) Agios Georgios – Agios Athanasios

8) Agios Georgios – north Cave

Iraklia has many beautiful beaches to satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Other are sandy, pebble others, others are rocky coastline, but all have turquoise clear water that you can not resist their charm.

The idyllic beaches of the island are :

Agios Georgios, Livadi, Tourkopigado, Merichas, Ammoudi of Merichas, Karvounolakos, Alimia, Vourkaria, Vorini Spilia, Xilobatis, Tribounas, Vala, Strogylos and Cavos tou Thodorou.

Iraklia is a hospitable island of the Cyclades, in Greece. A small heaven for those who are looking into enjoying nature in a peaceful environment, walking, swimming overlooking the endless blue.

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There are no gas stations on Iraklia.