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5 Reasons to Choose Mykonos

Mykonos Town, also known as Chora, is the island’s capital city. The town is characterised as a bundle of charismatic sea-washed white houses with blue doors and windows! The sight of the houses is amazing and creates the sense you have been added into a pretty postcard. The town is made up of narrow winding alleys waiting to be explored. On every corner visitor’s find a surprise, tiny chapels, charming shops, art galleries and tiny cafes.

Let’s take a closer look!

Little Venice is said to be a mini replica of Venice. Little Venice comprises of 16th century homes all lined by the sea, with balconies clinging over the crystalline Aegean waters. Little Venice is nestled on the eastern coast of the island, between Chora’s port and the island’s oldest neighbourhood known as Kastro-Castle, and is definitely the most romantic spot to watch the sunset in Mykonos!

Delos has been designated as a national museum. This comes as no surprise considering its past glory and significance. The now uninhabited island is an archaeological treasure, where visitors can visit and wander through the sacred land of past generations. Fascinating landmarks include the Lion Statues and the ancient Agora.

The Archaeology Museum of Mykonos was built in 1902 and its exhibits include fascinating artefacts found on archaeological sites around the island of Mykonos, Delos and Rhenia. The initial purpose of the museum was to display the findings excavated from a necropolis on Rhenia Island.

The Monastery of Panagia Tourliani is found in the centre of Ano Mera and was named after a valuable ecclesiastical icon that was found floating on the surface of the sea. The entire Ano Mera settlement is built around the monastery, which remains as one of the most inspiring structures on the island.

The famous Mykonian Windmills are marvellous to look at! They have been Mykonos landmark and trademark ever since they were constructed in the 16th century during the Venetians stay on the island. They are found by the southern coast of the island, dotting the shoreline and standing high and proud overlooking the infinite blue before them.

Mykonos Theoxenia 5 star boutique hotel is your only choice when it comes to accommodation if you truly seek a holistic experience on what the island has to offer. Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel is famed as being the island’s jewel and renowned for its original design, succeeding in merging the island’s history with modern design.  Mykonos Theoxenia luxury hotel was built in the 1960’s and is currently viewed as “national preserved property.” Mykonos Theoxenia indisputably symbolizes the island’s true nature, history, glamour and of course hospitality.