General information about the island of Iraklia
Strengths:
Sea and beaches, prices.
Average:
Crowding, nightlife.
Weaknesses:
Points of interest, excursions, connections, not very suitable for families with children.
- Capital: Panagia
- Population: 140
- Area: 18 km²
- Port: Agios Georgios
- Airport: no
- Public transportation: yes
- Car and motorcycle rental: yes
- Campsites: no
Iraklia (in Greek Ηρακλειά) is part of the small archipelago called the "Small Cyclades," located southeast of Naxos (3 nautical miles away). It can only be reached by sea, being just over 110 nautical miles from Piraeus, and is connected to some other Cyclades as well as the islets of its own archipelago.
It has an area of 18 km² and about 140 inhabitants.
The island is made up of high barren hills and is a place of tranquility and solitude. The highest mountain (419 meters) is Papas.
The capital of the island is Panagia, located inland, while the main port is Agios Georgios.
The inhabitants of Iraklia are fishermen and farmers (the olives are excellent).
The sea around the island is very beautiful, as are its beaches.
An asphalt road connects the port with the capital and the main beaches. On the island, there are scooter rentals and a small bus service, but there are no taxis. Iraklia, being small, can easily be explored on foot, and the few cars that do circulate are mostly for agricultural use. Local caiques can be used to reach the beaches.
