Makares

Top choice in Small Cyclades


Loukas is an excellent host at Makares, a clutch of self-catering studios and apartments at the far end of Stavros Bay (across the beach from the port). It’s a short walk to the village hub, the views are fabulous, the decor simple and elegant, and the feeling of seclusion is first-rate. Pickup offered from the port.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Small Cyclades attractions

1. Kedros Beach

0.38 MILES

Gorgeous sweep of white sand, an easy walk from Hora, and popular with naturists. There's a decent taverna here as well.

2. Livadi

1.47 MILES

Appealing white-sand beach, reachable by a 30-minute walk from Mersini.

3. Pori Beach

14.27 MILES

The island's best beach – a long sandy crescent to the northeast and a bay popular with yachts.

5. Apollonas Kouros

14.83 MILES

Signposted on the western approach to Apollonas, this is a 12m marble figure dating back to the 6th or 7th century BC, reachable via a short walk.

6. Fanos Beach

14.98 MILES

Narrow strip of white sand to the east, with a beach bar and some discreet naturism at one end.

7. Finikas Beach

15.17 MILES

Long, narrow sandy beach to the east with calm waters and a taverna.

8. The Folklore Museum of Apiranthos

15.29 MILES

Housed in a traditional building in the village square, this museum represents a traditional Apiranthos house of a century ago, with three rooms (kitchen,…