Iraklia is one of the most traditional islands of Cyclades. Although it is found between two popular Greek islands, Naxos and Ios, Iraklia has managed to preserve its pure Cycladic style and its calm natural ambience.
Iraklia has two villages, Agios Georgios (Saint George), which is also the main port of the island, and Panagia, located almost in the centre and with fewer inhabitants than Agios Georgios. |
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Both settlements distinguish for their traditional architectural style, that is the paved paths to cross villages and the small houses with the white walls and the blue window frames.
After all, these are the characteristics of the Cycladic architecture that is found in all Cyclades islands. |
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However, not only the houses, but also the churches have preserved on Iraklia have preserved their traditional style.
You will find such lovely churches with blue round domes all over the countryside and the villages of the island.
Churches are mostly made of stone and their size is small. They usually open once a year, on the name day of their saint's for a holy celebration. |
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