Heraklia island (Greece)

Ferry approaching the island

Kato Horio village, arrival port ferries. On the horizon the island of Naxos

Kato Horio bay, arrival port ferries. On the horizon the island of Naxos

Kato Horio beach

Kato Horio fishing port

Kato Horio fishing port

Kato Horio fishing port

Pier of the fishing port of Kato Horio where the nets are spread out

Pier of the fishing port of Kato Horio where the nets are spread out

Church of Aghios Georghios in the village of Kato Horio the main village of the island

Church of Aghios Georghios in the village of Kato Horio the main village of the island

Aghios Georghios church with typical Cycladic architecture

The low houses that characterize the villages of the island

Each house on the island has a small flower garden all year round

Each house on the island has a small flower garden all year round

Ferry departing from Kato Horio bay

The islet of Venetiko in front of the east coast and behind the island of Fidhouse

Livadhi Bay and Schinousa Island on the horizon

Livadhi Bay Beach (East Coast)

Livadhi Bay Beach (East Coast)

Livadhi bay beach (east coast) one of the few with fine sand and not pebbly

Livadhi Bay (east coast)

Where is the island of Heraklia

By: Carlo Piccinelli

Heraklia island on Google Maps
The small island of Hiraklia or Irakleia (7 km long by 4.5 km wide) is one of the least inhabited islands of the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea. On the island there is only one village, Kato Horio where there is the docking port of the ferries that connect Heraklia to the rest of the archipelago. Livadhi beach on the east coast is the busiest of the few tourists who frequent the island. An oasis of peace just a few hours by boat from the chaotic and crowded city of Athens. The rest of the island is rugged and mountainous with steep cliffs that drop into a beautiful sea of crystal clear waters. An island for those who want to spend a peaceful holiday in harmony with the sea and the nature of the island.
Links for more informations:
Tourism informations: https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/cyclades/irakleia/
or
https://www.greeka.com/cyclades/iraklia/