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Mykonos
Mykonos is a small island and therefore it is easily explored. It has great beaches with soft white sand and crystal clear waters, made famous in the popular British film Shirley Valentine which was filmed at Agios Ioannis, just a few kilometers from Ornos beach.
The
capitol of the Island, Mykonos Town (Hora),
with its colorful harbor in which little fishing-boats nestle happily side
by side with luxury yachts, presents quite a different picture from the
majority of Aegean island towns. Mykonos is famed as being the quintessential Cycladic village,
with maze like narrow paths framed by dazzlingly white-washed
The nightlife on this island is the best in the Aegean, with DJs of great renown coming from all over Europe to perform in the wild clubs. Those seeking a bacchanal holiday of sun and beach in the day and endless partying in the night are perfectly suited to Mykonos.
Little Venice is one of the most charming districts of Mykonos Town and one of the prettiest places in the Cyclades. Its picturesque, two and three storey houses with colorful balconies, windows and doors, built right on the sea, form a unique picture. Little Venice is the perfect spot from which to view the sunset.
The best bus system to be found in all the island’s also helps to make this an accessible place to visit and it combines with a caique system that provides alternative frequent transport to the beaches. The service offered in Mykonos far surpasses that elsewhere in Greece with its sophistication and helpfulness.
Mykonos is a busy island with all the amenities of a modern resort with plenty to do by day or night, for those who want to have a lively time. Yet visitors fond of more peaceful holidays will still find quiet corners in which to relax.
Beaches The many sandy beaches of Mykonos are reputed as some of the best in the Cyclades. There is a beach for every taste, from popular family beaches to the more "cosmopolitan" and nudist.
The more popular family beaches include:
Ornos: On the south-west side of Mykonos and about 3 km from town. The sandy beach slopes gently into the sea so it is perfect for families with small children. There are schools for water-skiing & surfing.
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Kalafatis Beach - Agia Anna Beach: Two more beaches with a sandy shore and clear water. Between them, a peninsula with fishing port. Beautiful landscape, transportation, surfing and diving school, plus bus transport.
Megali Ammos, Kalo Livadi, Tourlos, Agios Ioannis and Korfos bay are other popular family beaches.
Some of the more cosmopolitan beaches of Mykonos include:
Paradise A beautiful beach with a mostly younger crowd. Big, well organized camp sites and bus service. Many water sports. As the sun goes down the lively bars get into full swing with electronica, techno music, and parties.
Paranga: A 15-min. walk from central Platis Yialos Beach; small, beautiful beach organized one end and includes a small mainly gay section Good quality taverns nearby.
Elia: A not so crowded, large beach with a mix of sun worshippers: hetero, gay and some nudity at one end. The organized part has 3 restaurants and tavernas. Elia is the last stop of the small boats leaving from central Platis Yialos Beach, there is also a bus service from Mykonos Town, which is 10 km (6¼miles) away.
ACTIVITIES POSSIBLE IN MYKONOS: [ CLICK HERE FOR TOURS IN MYKONOS ]
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TRANSFER INFORMATION:
Central bus station in Mykonos town in area called Fabrika Port has a bus station Only 25 taxis and in high season up to 70,000 tourists – TRANSFERS NECESSARY Caiques from the port to the beaches start at 10 AM
During the summer months in Mykonos there are an average of 70,000 tourists on the island per day. On the entire island there are only 25 taxis, which means that depending on taxis for transport can be an exercise of great patience. For this reason I highly recommend that for your arrival at least you arrange for a transfer, which entails being met at the port by a person holding a sign with your name on it, who will then transport you to your accommodation. Since there are no street names or building numbers for addresses in Mykonos this is also extremely helpful because you will be shown to your lodging.
All about Delos island.
The sacred island of Delos was, in the myths, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Today the island is uninhabited: it is a vast archaeological site whose superb monuments draw thousands of visitors in pilgrimage to what was, for a thousand years or so after the ninth century BC, the political and religious centre of the Aegean.
The archaeological site covers almost the entire island, starting on the west side, where the sacred harbour was. From the harbour, a majestic sacred way led to the Sanctuary of Apollo, where there were temples, altars, votive offerings and other buildings. There are ruins of four temples to Apollo, one of them known as the Temple of the Athenians.
To the east is the Sanctuary of the bulls, an oblong building, and to the north are the Treasuries and the long and narrow Stoa of Antigonns. In the north-west corner is the much smaller Sanctuary of Artemis, with an Ionic temple to the goddess, and the Tomb of the Two Hyperborean Maidens. Still further north is the region of the sacred lake, with the Terrace of the Lions, the Letoon, the Agora of the Italians and the Institution of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos. A little further along are some fine examples of houses and a palaestra. To the north-east of the lake is the Stadium and the Gymnasium. Some of the houses yielded superb mosaic floors with representations of Dionysus, a dolphin and a trident. A narrow channel separates Delos from Rhenia, where there is an important burial ground.
The Museum of Delos has sculptures of the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods, together with a collection of vases from various periods.
Half Day Excursion to Delos island.
This excursion runs daily (except Mondays). The excursion boats depart from Mykonos port at 10:15 (and there is pick up service from your hotel about 30 minutes earlier) and they return at approximately 14:00. Price per person: Click Here includes round trip boat tickets, entrance fees to the archaeological sites, and English speaking guide.
How to get there Access to Delos is by excursion caique, principally from nearby Mykonos but also from other Cycladic islands.
Island
Area: 5 sq. kms
Useful telephone numbers: Mykonos
Port Authority: (0289) 22218 |
Ano
Mera
is, after Mykonos town, the most important of the older villages of
the island. Standing 8 km. (5 miles) to the east of the town, Ano Mera has
the interesting monastery of Our Lady Tourliani, ornamented with
woodcarvings. The church has a collection of valuable ecclesiastical
vessels, vestments and embroideries. The courtyard contains an interesting
bell-tower and a marble fountain.
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