Heraklia part 2, Cyclades (Greece)

Numerous paths cross the island. On the horizon the island of Naxos

Fishing nets on a low wall that shelters a vineyard from the wind, these are the symbols of the island

Livadhi bay on the east coast seen from the ruins of an ancient castle

Ruins of an ancient castle protected the island from Saracen pirates

The channel that separates Heraklia from the island of Naxos on the horizon

Panorama of the east coast with the island of Schinousa in front and the island of Keros on the horizon

Cultivated fields inside the island

Mules are still used by farmers for transport in the fields

Cultivated fields on the coast in front of the island of Naxos

Signposts along the paths that lead visitors to the most unknown corners of the island

Path along the north coast leading to the caves of Polyphinos and Aghios Ioannis.

Path along the north coast leading to the caves of Polyphinos and Aghios Ioannis.

Path along the north coast leading to the caves of Polyphinos and Aghios Ioannis.

North coast and on the horizon the island of Naxos

The impervious and wild north-west coast

The impervious and wild north-west coast

Vourkaria Bay in front of Naxos island

Vourkaria Bay in front of Naxos island

The uninhabited rocky northwest coast

Beach at the bottom of the bay of Vourkaria and the island of Naxos which closes the bay

The channel that separates Heraklia from the island of Naxos

Entrance to Polyphimos cave on the north coast

Entrance to the cave of Aghios Ioannis on the north coast

Ancient altar in the cave of Aghios Ioannis (north coast)

Stroll along the north coast towards the bay of Vourkaria under the caves of Agios Ionnis and Poliphimos

Tourkavlako bay with the town of Kato Horio, arrival port of the ferries

The island of Schinousa and on the horizon the uninhabited island of Kato Koufonisi

Panagia church of Pano Horio. In front of the islands of Aghrilou and Kato Antikeri. On the horizon Amorgos island

The small church of Aghios Mamas in the village of Pano horio

The church of Panagia in the village of Pano Horio

Heraklia island

By: Carlo Piccinelli

Heraklia on Google Maps.
The small island of Heraklia is one of the less touristy islands of the Cyclades archipelago. In the middle of the Aegean sea near the major islands of Naxos and Ios it is part of the group of small Cyclades, a handful of islands still not very popular with tourism as is the case for nearby islands such as Paros and Antiparos. The island of Heraklia still lives on agriculture and sheep farming. Dozens of paths cross the island leading the visitor to the most secret places on the coast such as the caves of Aghios Ioannis or Polyphimos. Only two towns are present and tranquility reigns supreme even on the often deserted beaches surrounded by unspoilt and wild nature. An island for very peaceful holidays dedicated to long walks inland and along the coast to discover the Cycladic peasant world.
Links for more informations:
Tourism informations: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/cyclades/irakleia/
or
https://www.greeka.com/cyclades/iraklia/