History of the Cyclades - Wikipedia The Cyclades revolted during the Third Sacred War (357-355 BC), which saw the intervention of Philip II of Macedon against Phocis, allied with Pherae Thus they began to pass into the orbit of Macedonia
Cyclades | Greece, Map, Facts | Britannica Cyclades, group of about 30 islands, South Aegean (Modern Greek: Nótio Aigaío) periféreia (region), southeastern Greece The islands made up the nomós (department) of Cyclades until 2011 when local government in Greece was restructured and the islands were divided among nine of the new perifereiakés enótites (regional units)
15 Best Cyclades Islands | Guide + Tips | Greece 2026 Located in southern Greece, between Athens and Crete, the Cyclades consists of 39 islands, of which 24 are inhabited With their white and blue houses and churches, their narrow and winding alleys, they really offer the typical Greek postcard scenery
Cyclades - Visit Greece The name “Cyclades” refers to the islands forming a circle (the name in English means: “circular islands”) around the sacred island of Delos According to the Greek mythology, Poseidon, God of the sea, furious at the Cyclades nymphs turned them into islands
Cyclades Islands, Greece – Complete Travel Guide 2026 Complete travel guide to Cyclades Greece featuring beaches, top places to see, local food, essential travel information, plus links to detailed guides for each island
The Cyclades Travel Guide - Expert Picks for your Vacation Named after the circle they form around the sacred isle of Delos, the two hundred and twenty or so Cyclades are the most Greek of all the islands In myth, Delos itself was a floating island and
Cyclades Islands - WorldAtlas The term Cyclades literally means "circular" or "encircling islands" and refers to the group of islands that form a circle around Delos The Cyclades island group collectively occupies a land area of 2,572 km 2 and are considered to be the peaks of submerged mountainous terrains