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Iraklia, and the islands of the Small Cyclades in general, offer extravagantly simple elegance, natural beauty and of course, sparkling beaches with hues of green, turquoise, blue and then some …
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The Basics: How to Get to Iraklia
You’ve decided to visit the island of Iraklia, the closest of the four islands known as the Small Cyclades to Naxos. Just 1 hour by ship and 1.5 hours by local ferry, Iraklia is also the largest of the islands of the Small Cyclades.
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You wont need shopping therapy on the isle of Iraklia. The natural surroundings and seascape does its share to calm and detox … Still, it’s always nice to buy a “little something” from a place you’ve visited either for yourself or for a loved one.
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Where to Eat on Iraklia: Tastefully Organic, Simple & Greek
The colorful little fishing boats along Iraklia’s picturesque port welcoming visitors upon their arrival is a snapshot view of what’s to come: simple, traditional Greek island elegance. … with wifi …! The same goes for the food and the tavernas on…