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GREECE DESTINATIONS - MYKONOS
 This
is the Ibiza
of Greece. A
beautiful
island in
the
Cyclades,
which looks
just like
the
postcards:
white little
houses with
flowers and
blue windows
and doors,
hand painted
streets,
windmills,
pigeon
keepers,
chimneys,
lots of
little
churches and
wonderful
restaurants
and cafes.
Many of the
Greek "jetsetters"
either have
a house here
or visit
every
summer, and
the
nightlife is
very
developed.
You will see
a lot of
eccentrics
especially
at night
time. Even
though it is
a
party-island,
it is not as
loud as for
example Ios
and Kos, so
you can get
sleep at
night.
Mykonos has a
reputation
for being a
summer
resort for
mainly gay
men, which
is not
entirely
true. The
gay audience
is present,
but it is
also a
glamorous
place for
the rich and
famous,
which is
painfully
clear to
whoever has
a look at
the prices
on the
menus.
The island
was once
very poor,
and the
people tried
to survive
on fishing
and stock
breeding on
the harsh
land. A
major
industry was
also ship
construction.
 Tourism
has turned
the economy
over since
it started
in the
1950's and
the locals
have a
double
attitude
towards
this: it may
have saved
the economy
but some
also feel
that it has
taken over
too much.
Architecture:
With the exception of
Mykonos town,
Chora,
all over
Mykonos
you will see the typical
Cycladic cubist
style of
architecture.
Small, often
single
storey white
cubes
sprinkled
over the
landscape
like little
iced cakes.
Mykonos town
however
offers a
different
architectural
style that
is unique in
the area.
Here,
flanking the
narrow
winding
streets are
buildings
reminiscent
of a
medieval
style.
Every house
is reached
via a flight
of straight
steps,
parallel to
the road,
whilst the
space
underneath
these steps
was
traditionally
kept for
storage.
Atop the
steps is a
wooden
painted
balcony that
sometimes
projects
over the
road to
 nearly
touch the
balcony of
the house
across the
street. Here
too, you
will find a
change from
the
ubiquitous
blue and
white decor
of Greece.
In Mykonos
town the
wooden
structures
of every
house are
painted in a
rainbow of
colours,
against the
whitewashed
walls and
blue sky,
the effect
is
absolutely
delightful.
Landscape :
Outside of the capital Chora there are very few densely populated areas.
Villages and
hamlets
scatter the
hillsides.
In some
areas there
is fairly
intensive
development
of holiday
complexes,
although it
must be
said, in a
very low-key
and
sympathetic
way. Being
an island
that
receives the
four winds
head on,
there are
very few
trees in the
landscape.
this,
together
with the
rocks and
boulders
strewn
across the
terrain,
give a
strange and
desolate
feeling to
the island
that
contrasts
starkly to
the
sophisticated
busyness of
its main
town.
 History
Mykonos :
according to mythology, this was where Heracles killed the giants. The
rocks around
the island
are
supposedly
their
corpses!!!
Mykonos was
the first
ruler on the
island
according to
tradition,
and the
first known
settlers we
know of were
the Ionians
in the 9th
century BC.
The island
was to fall
under
Athenian,
Macedonian
and Roman
rule in the
years to
come, just
like the
surrounding
islands.
The
Venetians
conquered
the island
in 1207, and
their Duchy
later until
the Turks
invaded in
the first
half of the
16th
century. All
Greek
school-children
have read
about the
heroine
Manto
Mavrogenous
who
success-fully
fought the
Turks after
they tried
to land on
the island
in 1822, a
year after
the war of
Independence
had broken
out. Her
house can
still be
seen on
Mykonos.
 Mykonos
was liberated in 1830. It was quite exhausted after the war, and it was
not until
tourism
started pick
up that the
island got
on its feet
economically
again.
What to See :
The town
Chora is a
place you
should
really
explore.
Walk around,
go to the
windmills,
feed the
pelicans
Petros
('Rock" and Irini ("Peace"), have a drink in the little harbour and visit
the
Parapotiani
church. And of course, go shopping. There are also five museums: an
archaeological,
a folk
museum, a
maritime, a
cultural and
a private
one with old
rooms and
furniture.
Most of the
museums of
Mykonos are
located at
Enoplon
Dynameon Street
which is one of the busiest streets of Mykonos town during the summer. To
reach this
area is
fairly
straightforward,
At the
seafront,
turn right
by the ferry
ticket
office into
Matogianni
Street, walk
the length
of this
street and
turn right
at the end -
this is
Enopolon
Dynameon
Street. Here
you will
find the
Aegean
Maritime
Museum (opening
hours
10.30-13.00
pm and
18.30-21.00
pm), next to
it is the
Folk Museum,
the House of
Lena, (open
18.30-21.00
pm). Another
interesting
building
just before
these 2
museums is
the house
where the
Greek
Numismatologist
and
Archaeologist,
Giannis Svoronos, was born .
Further down
just before
the 3 wells
are the
churches of
Saint
George, that
was built in
the 15th
century BC,
and St
Barbara and
Saint
Fanourios
built in
1883.
Behind the
primary
school of
Mykonos
is the main square of Chora "Laka", a green oasis in the whitewashed
Mykonos town
with
Eucalyptus
and Palm
trees and
all kinds of
shops and
eateries
around, here
also you
will find
the post
office.
Walking up
from there
to the west
you will
reach the
plateau
where the
famous
windmills
are located.
These are
one of the
most popular
landmarks of
Mykonos. In
olden times
the people
from all
over the
Cyclades
would bring their wheat and barley to these mills to be made into flour.
 Just
beneath the
windmills is
the area of
Alefkandra,
or 'little
Venice'. Its
original
name
Alefkandra
derives from its original use as a laundry and it was here that the women
of Mykonos
washed their
clothes.
If you keep
on walking
through the
winding
small
streets of
Little
Venice
towards to
the north,
soon you
will find
the
Paraportiani
church another famous landmark of
Mykonos.
The
Paraportiani
church in fact is 5 churches all built in a compact complex. It is one of
the most
photographed
buildings of
Mykonos and
an amazing
combination
of white
against the
blue of the
sky and the
sea. Its
structure
over time
has
metamorphosised
into an
organic mass
that
resembles at
one point a
sparkling
white
iceberg
stranded on
the shore or
at other
points a
huge cake
dripping
with icing
sugar. From
Paraportiani,
the
Kastro
and the western part of the
 promenade
are very
close. In
this area is
the
municipality
building
with its red
clay roof.
From this
location the
visitor can
enjoy a
panorama of
the
promenade of
Mykonos. On
the other
side of the
promenade at
the taxi
station in
Manto square
is the
Statue of
Manto
Mavrogenous
a
Mykonian
Heroic figure of
the Greek
War of
Independence
equivalent
to Laskarina
Bouboulina
of Spetses
island.
The little
village
Ano Mera
is worth s visit: small, pretty and quiet. Visit the monastery and the
little
church
museum from
the 15th
century.
There are
daily
excursion to
Delos, a small island which used to be the
holiest
island in
ancient
Greece. Leto
gave birth
to
Apollo
and
Artemis
here, holding on to a palmtree. You can not spend the night on this
island, but
a daytrip is
definitely a
must: the
island is
cluttered
with
archaeological
remains.
 You
can also go
to another
neighboring
island,
Tinos,
which is the
holiest
island of
modern
Greece. The
church of
the Virgin
Mary is a
goal for
thousands of
orthodox
pilgrims
every year.
It is also a
very
beautiful
place worth
visiting.
What to Do
There are
lots of
water sports
offered, as
well as
diving,
horse riding
and swimming
pools. There
are also
daily
excursions
to the
beaches, as
well as to
Delos and
Naxos. The best hours to enjoy
Mykonos
town is early in the morning when all the party crowds have been
retreated in
their hotels
to gain
powers for
the next
night.
Strolling in
the winding
whitewashed
streets of
Mykonos in
the morning
is an
unforgettable
experience.
Go for a
coffee in
the Little
Venice and
take
photographs
of the
spotless
white church
of
Paraportiani.
As the noon
approaching
head for a
swim at one
of the
numerous
sandy
beaches of
Mykonos
 Beaches
The beaches
are
generally
very busy.
It is worth
exploring
the little
bays on the
south side.
Platy Gialos
and Elia
are very
popular
beaches.
Further from
Platis
Gialos are
the famous
nude beaches
of
Paraga, Paradise and Super Paradise,
you can go
there with
boats that
departing
from Platys
Gialos.
Other
beaches are
in
Agios Stefanos
in the north, Kalafatis beach recommended for the lovers of wind surfing.
Ornos beach,
Agios Giannis,
Agrari, all of those beaches and more that you
can explore
have made
the island
of Mykonos
the most
visited
island of
Greece.
Nightlife Most of
the bars and
clubs are in
Mykonos Chora.
They are
quite
stylish and
the prices
can
sometimes be
outrageous.
There are
also beach
parties
going on all
through the
summer so
keep a
lookout for
advertising
posters. For
the Greek
Music fans (Ellinadika)
among the
most popular
is the
Thalami next
to the town
hall and the
Mykonos Bar.
The Giuzel 9
Muses at the
east side of
Akti Kambani
and the Argo
bar at the
square of
Manto. At
the Three
 Wells
you will
find the
famous Aegli
one of the
hot spots of
Mykonos
nightlife
and on the
other side
of the road
the
Asteria
bar and the Coo restaurant bar. At The Caprice bar in Little Venice, from
early
afternoon,
you can
enjoy
amazing
sunset
views.
Nearby is
located the
famous
Scandinavian
bar . The
well- known
gay bar of
Pierro's
start its
wild parties
after
midnight,
behind the
square of
Agia Kyriaki,
while
Remezzo with
its new name
El Pecado
Remezzo
still has
its top spot
in Mykonos
nightlife,
just under
Remezzo, the bar restaurant Kavos stays open 24
hours, so
there is no
problem if
you want to
eat
something
after the
night
clubbing.
The night
party can go
on until the
morning and
be continued
in the
famous beach
bars of
Mykonos like
Cavo
Paradiso and
Tropicana in
Paradise
beach, Super
Paradise
bar, in
Super
Paradise
beach, Sol Y
Mar in Kalo
livadi,and
Elia bar in
Elia beach.
 Food
and
Restaurants
There are both Greek and international restaurants and most of them are
situated in
Mykonos
capital,
Mykonos or
Chora. The
island's
specialty is
the Louza
loukaniko -
a special
kind of
sausage and
Kopanisti a
special kind
of soft
goat's
cheese with
lots of
pepper.
Actually any
kind of
eatery can
be found in
Mykonos,
from
souvlaki and
Gyros to
Italian
pasta and
pizza,
crepes, fish
taverns and
haut cuisine
restaurants
. You will
find many
locals
eating at
the
cafeterias
and taverns
along the
promenade,
particularly
at
Vasiliki's "Yalos"
snack bar
right
oposite the
fish market
where you
can enjoy
Greek meze
with ouzo,
Calamari
(squid) ,
fried fish
and huge
portions of
local
sausages at
very
reasonable
prices.
 Restaurant
Aneplora at Kalafatis bay Mykonos. This elegant but simple restaurant is
beautifully
located
overlooking
the Agia
Anna Bay of
at Kalafatis.
It
specialises
in all kinds
of seafood
including
Class A fish
and lobster
at very
reasonable
prices. You
can also
find more
unusual
seafood such
as sea
urchins,
mussels,
oysters and
scorpion
fish as well
as the more
traditional
fare such as
squid, tuna
and bream,
etc. For
diners not
wishing to
eat the
fruits of
the sea, the
restaurant
also offers
a wide range
of
alternative
tantalising
cuisine.
Aneplora
Restaurant
is very
popular
amongst
Greek
people. The
decor is
clean and
bright,
choosing a
colour
scheme which
harmonises
with the
surrounding
nature. The
service is
excellent -
fast and
polite even
at the
busiest
times in
high season.
Shopping Folklore
shops are everywhere in
Mykonos,
and a great
souvenir is
a copy of
ancient
Cycladic
art; little
white
figures in
various
positions
(playing the
flute,
praying,
thinking,
families
etc.) which
are more
than 6000
years old.
The gold is
also very
good, and
you can get
clothes,
ceramics,
textiles and
antiques if
you are
willing to
pay the
price. Many
fashion
shops are
along
Matogianni
Street , in cluding
upmarket
fashion and
design names
like Prince
Oliver for
clothing ,
costume
jewellery
like Folli Follie etc. Famous Greek jewellers can be found in Mykonos
like Ilias
Lalaounis
jewellery
opposite the
Art Gallery
of Giannis
Galatis at
Polykantrioti
Street. If
you are
interested
for
something
more local
and
traditional
in
Zouganeli
Street you can buy local sweets and cakes made of almonds, the famous "Amygdalota",
from
Efthymiou
sweet shop. Another unique shop of beauty products all made from Greek
olive oil,
The Olive
Oil Shop,
located also
in the same
street
further
towards to
the town.
Some of the
local
products of
Mykonos like the
cheese "kopanisti"
you can find
at the
traditional
grocers shop
"Lykos"
(the wolf)
in
Matogianni
Street. In
the Grill
Tavern
Spilia next
to the
primary
school at
Enoplon
Dynameon
Street you
can buy
local cheese
and sausages
from the
tavern
owner's
production.
Getting Around
There are good bus connections in Mykonos, as well as many car and bike
rentals. It
is not hard
to get a
taxi as
well, and
there are
boat trips
to many
beaches. The
night though
is a bit
tricky if
you stay far
from the
centre of
Mykonos town
and you are
looking for
a taxi, you
must be
patient
 as
the taxis
are limited
and the
people
coming out
from the
numerous
clubs, bars
and
restaurants
are too
many. If you
rent a car
be aware
that you
can't drive
it through
the town and
parking has
become a
problem
especially
in high
season.
There are 3
parking
spaces
around
Mykonos
town. A good idea for a first visitor to the island is to get a taxi for
a half or
one hour
drive around
Mykonos in
order to get
to know the
roads and
the island
as well.
Some of the
taxi drivers
like
Christos can
be a good
tour guide
and get you
through the
most
important
areas and
beaches of
Mykonos plus
telling you
some really
interesting
facts about
the island.
Hotels and accommodation :
Tharroe of Mykonos Hotel De Luxe. This elegant, luxury, hilltop hotel is
perfectly
located for
peace and
tranquillity.
It offers
stunning
views across
the Bay of
Mykonos the
town itself
the port and
the
windmills,
also the
nearby
islands of
Tinos and
Syros while
from the
south part
you can see
the islands
of Delos,
Paros and
Naxos. The
swimming
pool and bar
area are
particularly
impressive
with direct
unobstructed,
panoramic
views of the
sea,
creating an
illusion of
being on a
luxury
liner. To
sit here and
watch the
summer sun
setting on
the sea is a
magical
experience.
The decor of
the hotel is
inspired by
the
historical
past of the
Aegean. It
is
comfortable,
stylish and
sophisticated
enhanced by
an excellent
collection
of paintings
and
sculptures.
The sculptor
Andrew
Wielawski
has a studio
on the
premises
where he
spends each
summer
producing
works to
exhibit at
the hotel
itself. The
accommodation
comprises 28
rooms and
suites
ranging from
2 bed roomed
suites, to
double,
triple and
quadruple
rooms. All
rooms have
either a
balcony or
patio and
are
elegantly
decorated in
a minimalist
style with
tasteful
original
paintings
and artwork
complimenting
the clean
lines of the
furnishings.
All the
accommodation
is
air-conditioned
with
Satellite
TV, movie
channels and
wifi. The
Tharroe of
Mykonos
Hotel
facilities
are
excellent,
offering
swimming
pool,
gymnasium,
wellness
spa, beauty
parlour. Our
gourmet
restaurant "Barbarossa"
uses organic
products and
wines from
our wine
cellar. In
the hotel
you will
find a fully
equipped
Conference
Centre.
There is
also ample
free parking
space. For
more
information
please visit
the official
site here.
Andronikos:
If you want to use Mykonos town as your base during
 your
stay, which
is quite a
good reason
as most
things
happen
there, you
can find
accommodation
within and
around the
town in
numerous
hotels,
rooms and
apartments.
At the edge
of the town
is located
the
Andronikos
Hotel, The
Andronikos
is an hotel
with a
cosmopolitan
character
built on a
small hill
next to the
town of
Mykonos. It
charms your
senses with
its magical
spaces and
breathtaking
views to the
sea.
Andronikos
captures
your
imagination
with its
combination
of
sophisticated
design that
beautifully
compliments
its
surrounding
environment.
The
juxtaposition
of modern
and
classical
design gives
a fresh
style which,
together
with the
hotel's
beautifully
chosen
furniture
from well
known
designers
such as Arad,
Panton,
Gehry and
Citterio,
makes this
hotel
especially
elegant. The
hotel has
excellent
restaurant
and bar
facilities
located
around the
delightful
setting of
the
aquamarine
waters of
the swimming
pool. All of
its rooms
have
enchanting
balconies
and are also
equipped
with full
facilities
including
room service
and WiFi
internet
access. For
more
information
visit their
official
site on the
left.
 Getting
There
Mykonos has
its own
airport.
There are
also good
Ferry
connections
with the
other
Cycladic
islands,
as well as
with Piraeus
Athens and
from Rafina.
Super Fast
Catamarans
make the
trip to
Mykonos
within a few
hours. From
the end of
April there
are
connections
with small
boats to
Paros and
other
islands of
the
Cyclades.
From Mykonos
you can
visit Delos
with daily
boat trips,
the first
boat departs
at 10 am and
returns at
1.15 am. the
ships depart
from the
west dock
near the
town hall.
Facts out
Mykonos*
Phone
numbers*
46 sq km
International
code: 0030
about 6000
Local code:
22890
Yes Health
center:
22222
Yes Tourist
Police:
23172
Police:
21111
Yes Taxi:
23700 22400
Yes Coast
guard: 22017
Argo,Libra,
JMC Apollo,
Post office:
22011
Ving
Telephone
company (OTE):
22399.
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detailed
information
about
Mykonos, its
sightseeing,
Mykonos
hotels,
Mykonos map,
facilities
and Mykonos
tours,
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