1 Popular Packege(s)
Area 105.2 Square Kilometers
Population 0.01 Million
Winter Temperature 13 C
Summer Temperature 26 C
Best Time To Visit September and October
Mykonos has an airport serviced by domestic flights from Athens. 7 flights per day from Athens to Mykonos are operated during peak season. The flight from Athens to Mykonos takes 35 minutes.
Mykonos has daily ferry connections with Piraeus, Rafina, Tinos, Syros, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini and Andros. The cheapest way of getting to Myconos from Athens is the conventional car ferries followed by high speed ferries.
Mykonos Windmills, with their distinctive form and white figure, have been a landmark of the island since the 16th century. Due to the strong winds that have always been present in the region, as well as the privileged geographic position of the island as a trade crossroad, Mykonos used to be a major supplier of refined grain and flour. There used to be a total of 20 windmills on the island, most of them built in or around the main port. Today only 7 still stand as proud reminiscent of their past.
Little Venice is one of the most romantic places in the whole of Mykonos. This place is replete with elegant and gorgeous old houses that are situated precariously on the edge of the sea. Many discerning travellers in the past have fallen in love with this charming quarter to its magnetic appeal. Its whitewashed edifices against the backdrop of the azure blue Aegean Sea is simply marvellous.
Elia beach is the largest of the south chain of Mykonos beaches with fine sand, easy access and a nice crowd. It is quiter than the other "popular" beaches along the south coast like Paradise, Super Paradise, and Platos Yialos. Elia beach can be reached by road from Mykonos town in about half an hour. Elia beach is a large organized sandy beach with crystal clear waters.
Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world and evidence confirms that Greece is home to the second oldest known grape vine remnants. The Mykonos ecological vineyard is located in Maou, an agricultural region near Ano Mera, the most populated village on the island. It hosts Cycladic varieties of wine along with international varieties too. The winery offers catering and tasting tours for the members of public.
Greek hand-woven cloth and vegetable dyed prints were once world famous, especially those found in Mykonos. Now only a handful of places sell those typical handloom products. The tiny shop found in a little alley between Plateia Tria Pigadia and Plateia Laka, has an excellent collection as well of hand-woven scarves, rugs and tablecloths.
The main street for shopping in Mykonos is Matogianni Street. There are plenty of shops of jewellery, local souvenirs, cafes and restaurants in this area. It is a market where someone on a budget or one with no end to their credit card will be at home. A must buy for women is a pair of trendy hand-made sandals in a little shop in Little Venice and the antique jewellery stores in and around Matogianni.
Handmade sandals are a speciality in any Greek island and Mykonos is no different. You can find any number of shops selling shoes and sandals crafted by local hands. There are many shops in and around Mykonos and you can chance upon them when you are roaming around on foot on the island in any alleyway.
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