MYKONOS

Probably the most famous Greek island. It has a typical Cycladic landscape. It is arid and surrounded by magnificent beaches. It owes its fame to the beauty of the capital, Chora, with its white houses and narrow passages endearing, and their numerous high quality beaches. This is a much visited island, with a very sharp and crazy nightlife. Here we must make an important point: there is a gay but as much as anywhere else. As this environment there are many more, as many as there may be in Ibiza or Tenerife. The tourist has to take into account that it is a small island and therefore the distances are short. The island of Mykonos, increasingly, is elected on a trip to Greece as a single destination. Also, more and more customers are "repeaters" of this island. And they say it is the best island to human relationships: Since it is small, everyone is close to each other.

A Mykonos can be reached by plane, mainly domestic flight from Athens. In high season there are direct flights to Mykonos from Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao announced that they will find in our section for flights to Greece as we go communicating the airlines.

 

Another way to arrive and leave Mykonos is through its ferry boats. Remember that we have a search Ferry Boat in Greece available information, schedules, prices and the opportunity to book your ferry tickets online. Greece Tour Specialist advised to book their tickets in advance, since, on the one hand, have been reduced frequencies boat and on the other, have come into operation new online booking systems. If left to the last minute, you may not find a single square.

Since the two ports of Mykonos (New Port and Old Port) we can make combinations easily travel by ferry boat to Athens port of Piraeus and the islands of Ios, Paros, Naxos, Santorini and Crete and Heraklion port. Meet our search engine ferry boats that will facilitate booking your ferry ticket. Ferry from Mykonos to Athens port of Piraeus, Mykonos Ferry to Crete Heraklion, Mykonos ferry to Santorini, Mykonos Ferry to Paros, Mykonos Ferry Naxos, Ios Mykonos Ferry, etc ...

According to Greek mythology, the island was named after the hero Mykono, son of Apollo; therefore it is the island of light, for he who took his name had family ties with the bright Apollo. It is also said that in Mykonos the legendary Heracles (Hercules) killed the giants, whose petrified bodies formed the rocks of the island. In another version of the myth, it is the Poseidon himself who raised the rocks that form the island, also against the Giants.

The most representative of this people is that the architecture tends to rounded, rigorous painted white, and the woodwork of windows and doors in bright pastel colors. Narrow streets for two reasons: the first sun protection and the second against the wind that blows so hard especially in summer. We can contemplate the most popular feature Cycladic architecture and the dominance of the plaster so characteristic. In the village of Chora we vistar Little Venice find the Pelicano, stroll Mills Mykonos and visit the small Archaeological Museum.

There are many excursions and activities in Mykonos Island can do. One of the main attractions of the island are the many extraordinary beaches I have. Even so, they should try to make a hole to meet and visit the island of Delos, the Archaeological Museum of Chora, Los Molinos or prepared to meet the environment and the Feast of Mykonos. It is an island which proposes and offers plenty of options, but their views and most desirable activities are those that offer then whatever day at their disposal.

Mykonos has beaches for all tastes. Although small in size, are the kilometers of beaches and dramatic coves which have made this island one of the most famous of the Greek islands, especially for the quality of its waters, its sands and beaches. Mykonos beaches we go crazy for running, walking quieter beaches, natural beaches or romantic beaches. Among the most popular are Super Paradise, Paradise, Agrari, Elia, Psarou, Paranga, and many beaches and secluded coves, etc ...

Moving in Mykonos is not complicated. The island is small size and quick pass from one place to another. Always the most convenient and advisable to rent a car in Mykonos, but we also spend a comfortable holiday without a car. It works well public transport and taxis worse. You can also rent a bike or a quad on the island for those who can use them. Also known Port Mykonos Ferry Boat. You can consult our map of Mykonos and see its small size. Do not forget the kaikes boats around the island transporting all visitors from beach to beach.

Dinner or lunch in Mykonos is a real pleasure. The doubly exquisite Greek cuisine know when we are in Mykonos. We give some advice on recommended restaurants in Mykonos. In Mykonos we find the most sophisticated international restaurants, as well as the more traditional family tavern with the most pure and authentic taste of Mykonos. Quotes for every pocket and always the most delicious dishes to enjoy.