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City (Chora) of Mykonos is the capital of the most cosmopolitan island of Cyclades. A walk in narrow alleys of her settlement, impresses each visitor...
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During
a cruise July 2004, we were able to spend a day on Mykonos. Fantastic island with
excellent shopping and dining facilities. The residents were very friendly and
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Delos was the most important Panhellenic sanctuary, and, according to mythology, the birth-place of Apollo and Artemis.
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... | | Mykonos. The most famous island in Greece and, with no doubt the most cosmopolitan
in Cyclades islands. Its name is connected with entertainment and endless
parties. But Mykonos does not offer only that. It is the island of surprises.
It has unique beauties, other known and others still unexplored...
The island
of winds, as locals call it, is almost in the center of Cyclades islands
and between Tinos and Naxos. It's the closest island to Delos.
Boats from the port of Mykonos make trips to the sacred island of antiquity.
Mykonos
is one of the first islands in Greece that made tourist worth of its natural
pores, sun and sea. It started to spread its rumor in the
middle 1950's when the first visitors started to arrive in the island.
In
the middle 60's Mykonos was already the favourite travel destination of celebrities
from the international jet set. During the 70's, 80's, 90's
Mykonos became fashionable for every artist, politician or businessman of
that time. Important personalities like Aristoteles Onasis, Maria Kallas,
Tzaki Kennedy - Onasi, Brigit Bardo, Zan Moro and Grace Kelly are some
of the celebrities that visited this
Aegean island in regular bases.
Mykonos is no longer a fashionable place,
but a stable value. Many Greek celebrities have chosen to build their rural
houses in the island in
order to make strong connections with Mykonos.
But
what, really makes Mykonos so famous? The enchanting capital with authentic
beauties, traditional architecture and plain charm, attracts all
visitors.
Alefkandra or Litle
Venice, is a unique neighborhood in Greece.
Waves splash windows and create a unique landscape.
The neighborhood of Kastro,
the church of Panagia
Paraportiani, the Archaeological Museum, the picturesque
Windmills and shopping in Matogianni, the famous
street with fashion boutiques, are some of the hot spots of Mykonos island.
Mykonos'
beaches are famous all around the world, offering all sorts of entertainment.
You can combine swimming, sports and leisure. Super Paradise and Paradise are the top and most famous beach in Cyclades islands. Elia
beach with an endless golden shore and crystal clear waters is ideal for
swimming.
If
you
are a lover of sports, visit Platys Gialos, with all the appropriate infrastructures
for water sports.
The beach of Agios
Ioannis gained international fame, when
the Hollywood movie Shirley Valentine was shot there.
All around the island you will find short and extended shores, organized
beaches and virgin coasts, for every taste.
Kalafatis, Ftelia, Ornos, Psarou, Tourlos, Houlakia, Agios
Stefanos, Ano
Mera and Megali Ammos, are some of them.
Mykonos offers a pleasant accommodation in
the luxurious hotel complexes and villas and in the rooms to let all around
the island. Prices are affordable
for every traveler.
The island has regular connection with the ports of
Piraeus and Rafina. There is an airport connecting Mykonos with Athens, Thessaloniki
and other
cities in Greece. There are charter flights from all around the world during
summer period.
Visit Mykonos and live the holidays of your dreams...
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Delos is a small uninhabited island at the centre of the Cyclades known for
it's important archaeological sites. It is said to be the birthplaces of Zeus'
children, Apollo and Artemis. ...
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