SIGHTS - MONUMENTS:
Chora, the main town, is one of the most beautiful Cycladic towns, including monuments from
all eras. The large gateway ( Pyle ) known as " Portara ", which belonged to the
incomplete Archaic temple of Apollon (9th century BC), purported to be Ariadne's palace in
popular tradition. Numerous monasteries, the archaeological museum and the Venetian castles
worth visiting.
BEACHES:
The best beaches are on the west side of the island: Agios Prokopis, Mikri Vigla, Kastraki,
Alykos, Pyrgaki etc. with fine golden sand. There are buses from Chora to all the beaches. With
the use of a small boat, there are numerous coves to be discovered all along the costal
line.