The best small hotels on the calm Cyclades — Paros, Folegandros, Hydra and Amorgos, beyond the high-season islands
The Cyclades are not all Mykonos and Santorini. Folegandros, Hydra, Amorgos, Sifnos and the back side of Paros remain among the slowest islands in the Aegean — places where the harbour cafés open late, the hilltop chora is closed to cars, and the only midday sound is the wind in the bougainvillea. This is the Cyclades the Greeks themselves go to: small white-washed villages, donkey paths instead of roads on Hydra, the long-shadowed afternoons of dolce far niente. The opposite of the high-season islands a ferry away.
A apartment in Paros, Greece. The property offers excellent water access, with several small, beautiful beaches within a short walking distance. 1 bedroom, 1 bed, free Wi-Fi and kitchen.
A villa in Molos, Greece. The property offers private pools/jacuzzis and is located near beaches, with one described as suitable for children and another… 3 bedrooms, 5 beds, free Wi-Fi and kitchen.
A guesthouse in Paros, Greece. The property features a fabulous pool area with panoramic sea views, which guests frequently enjoy and highlight as a significant…
A apartment in Folegandros, Greece. the villas offer private spa pools or jacuzzis, and are noted to be close to beautiful beaches, providing good water access… 1 bedroom, 1 bed, free Wi-Fi and kitchen.
A villa in Parikia, Paros, Greece. The property features an infinity pool with views of the Aegean Sea, providing a strong sense of water access and relaxation. 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, free Wi-Fi and kitchen.
A small boutique hotel in Chora Folegandros, Greece. The hotel features a well-maintained and relaxing pool area, described as clean and a good size, with towels provided for both… Free parking, outdoor pool, balcony and view.
A small boutique hotel in Katapola, Greece. The hotel offers views of the bay/harbour, and is very close to the port. Free Wi-Fi, family rooms, non-smoking rooms and cable channels.
A small boutique hotel in Paros, Greece. The hotel features a clean and well-maintained pool, which guests appreciate for relaxation and cooling off. Free parking, outdoor pool, balcony and terrace.
A small boutique hotel in Naousa, Greece. the immediate beach access is described as unkempt, though the pool is highly praised. Free Wi-Fi, private bathroom, garden and parking.
A vacation home in Aegiali, Greece. the property is noted to be a short drive from beaches and coves in Aegiali, suggesting convenient access to the sea. 1 bedroom, 2 beds, free Wi-Fi and kitchen.