Where to swim

At Asteria right under Agios Nikolaos. Azolimnos, Galissas and Vari for the whole family. Delfini has umbrellas and sunbeds. For a more peaceful swim go to Agios Pakos and Lotos and for even more privacy go to Aetos, Grammata, Lia and Varvaroussa. Near Delagracia you will find Agathopes and the nearby Komito.

Where to stay

Ermoupoli: Syroy Melathron (+30 86495), Diogenes(+30 86301), Ermes (+30 83011). Azolimnos: Bungalows Faros Village (+30 61661), Oasis Rooms (+30 61809) and Anemona (+30 61828). Galissas: Dolphin Bay (+30 42924), Maistrali (+30 42059), Koralli Rooms (+30 42926) and Thalassia Thea (+30 42977)

Where to eat

Plakostroto (+30 6973980248) at San Michali village. Ithaki tou Ah (+30 82060). Amvyx (+30 83989), Arxontariki tis Maritsas (+30 86771/+30 6932454224) at the port.

Nightlife

Peiramatiko is the island's oldest bar situated on Ermoupolis' center square across the Town Hall. It is open morning till late at night with mainstream music and the best cocktails. Nice bars on the water front are Mikri Argo, Liquid and Chalandrianoi but also Boheme open through the morning but going really crazy through the night. At Elia the music is excellent. Go to Pinakothiki Kykladon to visit Spyros Poulimenos' exhibition.

Area Code: +30 22810

Police: +30 96100

Port Authority: +30 88888

Town Hall: (+30 22813)61000-82118

First Aid: (+30 22813)60500