Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

In the Cyclades, holidays
No effort is needed to combine holidays with culture in the Cyclades.
Culture is there, ever-present in everyday life. It may be subtle, it may not seek attention,
but it is always there. It has influenced the way that houses and castles are built, it has put
words in songs and sounds to music, it has filled the numerous museums, it has placed
settlements and ancient cities on the map, it has built characters and attitudes and
mindsets, it has decorated houses and clothes and embroideries with its patterns, it has
named islands and locations.
The people of the Cyclades are not concerned with preserving their culture or living under
the burden of their heritage. Their lives are intertwined with their culture, which they are
eager to share with all visitors.
A tip
If you don't see much in a 3,000 year old mosaic, if you are not fascinated by a building that
has been standing since prehistoric times, if classical sculptures don't take your breath
away, if you don't see art in architecture, sculpting, music and dance…no worries! You will
still have a good time in the Cyclades. But you won't understand the true meaning of the
Cyclades, they will not get “under your skin”.
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