Introduction

Small church and classic Mercedes, outside Panaghia (chora) The information regarding Iráklia are divided into six different articles:

o Introduction
o Map
o Walking
o Agios Ioanni cave
o Where to stay
o Favourite taverns
o Beaches
o Photos (see menu)

The small islands between Náxos and Amorgós, Iráklia, Schinoússa, Konfoníssi and Donoússa also known as The Small Cyclades, have always fascinated travellers that look for peace and relaxation. As a part of that category of travellers I already in 1997 visited three of the above islands but not Iráklia. So during planning for summer 2000 Iráklia was on my mind.

This island is certainly a tranquil place to be and if some of your favourite things are: reading a good book in the shadow, having nice meals with a glass of wine, doing nice walks (good health recommended), Iráklia is a good choice.

In some perspective the time stands still on such an island as Iráklia, that being illustrated by the introduction photo above with a 50 year old car. Here still old fashion cultivation and cattle breading taking place, and donkeys still are being used for transportation on the mule paths. The thing I miss on Iráklia is the possibility to reach the few remote beaches that exist by foot. In most cases you need to hire boat transportation, but personally I prefer walking!

Worth mentioning is also that Iráklia is not for people that enjoy being naked while relaxing in the sun! Well, if you are lucky enough to reach a remote beach and are all alone, please suit yourself.

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