Tour of Mykonos Island
Mykonos…the island of winds!
One of the most famous and cosmopolitan Greek islands of international fame.
It is one of the most desired travel destinations and it is well known all around the world for its magic sandy beaches, its natural beauties, its picturesque villages and its exciting nightlife.
Mykonos offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle and an excellent accommodation in the luxurious hotel units, villas, apartments, rooms to let all around the island and camping sites.
The majority of the most lively bars and clubs are located in Mykonos Town, Paradise Beach, Super Paradise Beach, Psarou and Platis Gialos.
Fun never stops here!
As for your food you can choose between Greek, Italian, Asian, Mexican, Chinese restaurants and taverns.
Mykonos Town
The white-clad town of CHORA or MYKONOS, stretches in the shape of a broad horseshoe over a plain around the harbor.
To the north rises the small hill with the castle, with the hill of Kato Myli to the south.
The earliest settlement on the island evolved inside the castle, within which it remained confined until the 17th c. while the later neighborhoods of Chora were created outside the walls.
The traditional Cycladic settlement of Mykonos has retained its uniformity thanks to the use of white as a common color and the construction of houses of the same height, most of them two-storey buildings with tiny balconies and colored windows.
Numerous little churches and chapels, hidden minuscule piazzas and water wells, as well as the multitude of colorful shops are there to further accent this chaotic picturesque setting, where a simple stroll can turn into the most exhilarating experience.
In Kastro, the earliest neighborhood of Mykonos, are to be found some of the most important churches: Agia Eleni, Agia Moni, the Panagia Pyrgiani, Agios Dimitrios and the Panagia Paraportiani, which is the most interesting from an architectural point of view and also the most distinctive.
The Paraportiani, and the windmills are the island’s trademark.
Next to the church of the Paraportiani, is a picturesque neighborhood known as the “Little Venice” or Alefkandra.
It starts from the beach of Alefkantra and stretches to the old neighborhood of Castle.
The sea leaks the walls of the houses and the waves rise up on the wooden balconies. It is the most idyllic spot of the town, especially in the late afternoon, where one can enjoy a wonderful sunset.
Little Venice is the artist’s favorite neighborhood.
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A short distance away is the Folklore Museum.
There are six main exhibition halls which house collections of antique furniture, Byzantine icons, Folkloric ceramics, historical commemorative plates, decorative prints and gravures.
The Archaeological Museum is housed in a neoclassical building in the New Port.
The exhibition of the museum includes a large number of vases, ranging from the prehistoric to the late Hellenistic period, grave statues, and funerary urns from Rhenia .
An old sea-captain’s house at Tria Pigadia houses the Aegean Nautical Museum , and next to it is the House of Lena, a bourgeois dwelling of the 19th c. with the furnishings and decoration characteristic of this period.
The island is famous for its market. In Matogianni, the shopping street of Mykonos, you will find various shops with folklore items, souvenirs, jewels and expensive clothes.
As for your accommodation, you will find a lot of hotels, villas, apartments and rooms to let of all categories in Chora.
Mykonos means partying. In Chora there are many options for your nightlife: bars and clubs with various kinds of music will challenge you.
Whatever your musical taste, you are certain to find the ideal bars and clubs to suit your style, due to the variety of Mykonos nightlife and entertainment available.
ANO MERA
Ano Mera is a beautiful village east of Chora, almost at the heart of the island.
Here is the historic monastery of the Panagia Tourliani built in the 15th c. by two Parian priests.
After this village, the road forks and leads to the beaches of KALAFATI, KALO LIVADI and ELIA.
North-west of Ano Mera is the hill of Paliokastro, with the ruins of a Venetian castle.
The road north of Chora passes through TOURLOS to AGIOS STEFANOS.
At the picturesque village of MARATHI there is an interesting monastery, with the beaches of PANORMOS and FTELIA a short distance away.
South of Chora are PSAROU and PLATYS GIALOS nice beaches, from which boats make excursions to PARANGA, Kalamopodi (PARADISE) , SUPER PARADISE, AGRARI and ELIA.
Tour of Mykonos Island
BEACHES
Mykonos is famous all around the world for its beautiful golden sandy beaches with transparent waters. There are various beaches for every taste.
Most of them can be reached by car or motorbike.
AGIOS IOANNIS
A sea side village in the southwest part of the island and facing Delos with a magnificent sandy beach ideal for those wanting relax during their swimming and for families.
Near the beach there are excellent restaurants and hotel units.
KAPARI is a small and nice beach nearby Agios Ioannis.
The beach has wide stretch with thin sand and the most amazing view of Delos island.
AGIOS STEFANOS
On the left side of the beach you will see the old traditional chapel of Agios Stefanos.
On the right side you can see the New Port of Tourlos.
Many hotels in this area supply a wide range of accommodation with the beach itself offering a good selection of restaurants and cafes.
CHOULAKIA
Next to the seaside village of Agios Stefanos you will find the fine pebbled beach of Choulakia.
It is small and picturesque and attracts many visitors.
AGRARI
Another beautiful beach on Mykonos is Agrari remained as one of the quietest beaches of the southern chain.
It located right next to Elia beach and it is divided in two parts. Umbrellas, sun beds, water sports are available.
ELIA
Elia is one of the most cosmopolitan and popular beaches of Mykonos.
It is the last stop of boat transfers from Platys Gialos.
It has an endless golden shore and crystal clear waters. Sunbeds and showers are available.
In the area there are hotel units, bungalows and excellent restaurants.
FTELIA
North beach located in Panormos Bay with amazing water and sand.
Ftelia has also been very popular among surfers for many years.
KALAFATIS
Kalafatis is a family beach on the southeast part of the island.
Hotel accommodation is available together with various water sports including diving.
Many small restaurants can be found in the area often specializing in local seafood dishes.
AGIA ANNA is a small beach on the right of Kalafatis with water sports facilities.
In Agia Anna there is a diving center.
In the region you will find hotels, restaurants and beach bar.
KALO LIVADI is also a fine, big and very popular beach. It is located between Elia and Kalafatis.
In Kalo Livadi you will find hotels, restaurants and beach bar.
Sun beds, umbrellas and shower are available.
KORFOS is just before Ornos and 2,5 kilometers from the capital.
This beach is ideal for wind surfing.
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Mykonos Beaches
MEGALI AMMOS is ten minutes on foot from the capital.
The beach is suitable for windsurfing and undersea fishing.
ORNOS
Ornos is one of the most popular and busy beaches on the island.
In the area which has developed into a tourist resort you will find numerous hotel units, apartments and rooms to let, restaurants, snack bars and some shops.
The beach has smooth golden sand and warm water.
It is partly organized with umbrellas and sun beds.
AGIOS SOSTIS is one of the most beautiful and large beaches with fine sand.
At the beach, there are not umbrellas and deck chairs or beach bars.
KALAMOPODI or PARADISE is a beautiful and crowded beach at the southern part of the island.
Here you will find a camping site providing all facilities, rooms to let, restaurant and a beach bar.
Sun beds, showers and water sports are available.
This beach developed its fame through its discovery by the hippies and other world traveling backpackers of the 60’s.
PARAGA
Paraga is a pretty small beach with a wonderful view of Delos.
There are a camping site and a beach bar.
It is located just behind the beach of Agia Anna. Sun beds, umbrellas, shower are available.
PLATYS GIALOS
Platys Gialos is perhaps the most overpopulated beach on Mykonos and very popular tourist resort.
In the region you will find numerous hotels, rooms to let, restaurants.
The beach is very well organized: sun beds, umbrellas, showers and water sports are available.
From here leaves the boat with which you can approach the famous beaches Paradise and Super Paradise.
PSAROU is a cosmopolitan and fully organized beach with water sport facilities, a diving center and a beach bar. In the region you will find hotels and restaurants.
PANORMOS is at the north side of the island and is a long a beautiful beach.
Restaurants and one hotel serve this otherwise remote area, reachable only by private vehicle.
TOURLOS is situated at the north side and a short distance from the town.
Known in previous years more for its hotel development than its beach facilities this area is now the location of Mykonos’ newly developed commercial port and public yacht harbor.
SUPER PARADISE
SUPER PARADISE is the most famous beach on the island.
The parties and the happenings arising on the beach, they have been the most important pole of attraction for young people.
The transition to the Super Paradise can only be done with a privately owned vehicle or by boat from Platys Gialos.
In the region there are hotels, rooms to let, restaurants and a beach bar. Sun beds, showers, water sports facilities are available.
Tour of Mykonos Island
TRADITION – EVENTS
The most popular Mykonos events are the Fishers’ Festival of Agii Apostoli on June 30 and the Festival of Panagia Tourliani on August 15.
During the summer a large number of music concerts and theatrical performances are held on Mykonos.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
The most famous products of Mykonos are: louza a very characteristic and delicious snack, the sausages which are considered the finest in Greece and the kopanisti cheese with a spicy taste.
