Unforgettable holidays on Mykonos Island
Stunning to behold for its natural allure, and vibrant to discover and enjoy, Mykonos caters for the jet-set, the culture-vulture and the party-goer, making it diverse, elegant and hip all at once.
Windmills
The icons of Chora, these are real homes dating to the 16th century, with a museum.
Boutique shopping
With the best in couture, shops range from clothing and accessories to art. Crafted jewellery is reproduced to Byzantine design, fashions are worn by Hollywood celebrities and traditional sandals are given crystal sparkles.
Little Venice
So called for its balconies overhanging the sea, Chora is home to shops, cocktail bars and restaurants. The capital of the island, Hora or Mykonos Town is considered as the most beautiful village in the Cyclades. Here one can see a clear representation of the typical Cycladic architecture consisting of whitewashed cubic houses, flat roofs, blue doors and windows and narrow, winding paved streets. What is astonishing though is that, in between the quaint houses, more than 350 churches can be found on this little island. These are also painted crystal white but they can be distinguished from their blue or red painted domes. One of the most famous churches is the church of Our Lady Paraportiani, a fine example of traditional architecture found in the Kastro quarter at the end of the picturesque harbour. Near this the Folklore Museum can also be found, which contains a rich variety of local artefacts. Delos, the island just a few miles south of Mykonos is considered as one of the most spiritual centres of Ancient Greece, with a strong tie to mythology as it was said to be the birthplace of Apollo. This island is covered with ancient monuments including an ancient harbour, the Heiron of Apollo and the Avenue of the Lions.
Local Specialties
Mykonos food specialities include a dish of homemade sausages, which are flavoured with spices and olives, and dried in the open air. Additionally, onion pie made with the tasty local tyrovolia cheese and excellent sea food are also worth tasting. For a traditional desert, a customary Cycladic sweet made of almonds, called Amigdalota is widely found on the island.
Entertainment
One of the main reasons tourists come to the island is to experience the buzz of the Mykonos night life. Trendy Mykonos clubs & bars line the streets, leading to a large range of choices. Famous international DJs, large crowds with all types of sexual tendencies and a wide range of musical preferences all make up the hum of Mykonos. Beach parties are also very popular and should not be missed. Furthermore, during the summer months there is always a wide variety of cultural and artistic events taking place, with artists from around the world flocking to Mykonos to take part.
Beaches in Mykonos
One of the main reasons tourists come to the island is to experience the buzz of the Mykonos night life. Trendy Mykonos clubs & bars line the streets, leading to a large range of choices. Famous international DJs, large crowds with all types of sexual tendencies and a wide range of musical preferences all make up the hum of Mykonos. Beach parties are also very popular and should not be missed. Furthermore, during the summer months there is always a wide variety of cultural and artistic events taking place, with artists from around the world flocking to Mykonos to take part.
