Places of interest

Cave of Agios Ioannis (Saint John)

Cave of Agios Ioannis (Saint John), is the biggest cave in Cyclades and one of the most interesting in the country, thanks to its impressive stalagmites and stalactites. Legend says, that from the stones that Polyphemus threw to Ulysses, rose the two satellite islets of Iraklia, known as Avelonissia.

Cave of Agios Ioannis

Merichas bay

Merichas bay is surrounded by steep cliffs over 100 meters high.

Merichas bay

Livadi castle

Livadi castle. A fortress dating back to Hellenistic period.

Livadi castle

Papas peak

Papas peak, with the breathtaking panoramic view. One can see as far as Ios, paros, Antiparos, Donoussa, Ikaria, Makares, Koufonissia, Schinoussa, Keros, Antikeri, Fidoy, Agrilou,Amorgos, Andros, Anafi, Santorini, Venetiko, Avelonissia, as well as the lacy beaches that surround Iraklia.

Papas peak

Agios Athanasios settlement

Agios Athanasios settlement is an old, deserted settlement that travels the visitor to the past, with the houses that yield the traditional Cycladic architecture of older times.

Agios Athanasios settlement

Alimia bay

Alimia bay, where about seven meters deep, lays a sunken German plane, shot down during World War II. It is visible from the surface of the water, however, many visitors dive to have a close look and take pictures.

Alimia bay

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