Choosing which Greek resort to go to, many stop on the island of Mykonos. It belongs to the Cyclades archipelago, located in the Aegean Sea, and is considered one of the best holiday destinations in Europe.
What attracts and how to get from Greece to the island of Mykonos, you will learn from this article.
Rest on Mykonos combines many tourist destinations: family, club, beach, as well as historical, so here comes a large number of guests throughout the year.
Beaches of Mykonos
The popularity of the beach holiday in Mykonos contributes to the Mediterranean climate and the many beaches with golden sand. They are so different that each holidaymaker can find among them the most suitable for themselves:
- Psaru is a very beautiful, but not very wide sandy beach, in which the diving center is located, where you can learn how to dive, and organize a program for divers with a lot of experience. It is here that vacationers come to the island celebrities.
- Plati Yalos is a well-equipped and fairly long beach, it is possible to practice almost all types of water sports.
- Ornos - located near Mykonos (the island's capital), so this beach is the most crowded. Suitable for families with children.
- Elia (or Elia) is the most beautiful beach on which you can find secluded corners and meet nudists.
- Paradise Beach and Superparadise are some of the most famous beaches for nudists. There are entertainment centers and nightclubs in the open air on the sand, as well as a diving center.
- Agrarians and Paranga - are popular with young people, designed for a relaxing holiday.
- Calafati (Afroditi) - the largest beach on the island, is popular among fans of outdoor activities, as there are rental of various underwater equipment, windsurfing and diving centers.
Sights of Mykonos
The island is rich in events and different peoples living here, the history that left a mark on its architecture and historical monuments, so when you come to Mykonos, in addition to the beach holiday, you can visit a lot of interesting sights:
- The city of Hora, or Mykonos - the capital of the island, built in Cycladic traditions: white houses and stone-paved narrow streets. There is a port that accepts visiting tourists, and is a haven for fishing boats and pleasure yachts.
- For acquaintance with the history it is possible to visit the museums located in the city: Ethnographic, Marine and Archaeological. They exhibit expositions on the navigation of the Aegean Sea (models of ships, maps and navigational instruments), the traditions of local peoples and a collection of ceramic products found during excavations on the islands of the entire archipelago.
- The island of Delos is an uninhabited island-museum of unique ancient monuments. Here you can see the sanctuary and the house of Dionysus, the terraces of Lviv, the home of Cleopatra, houses of masks and dolphins, a museum, a stadium, a Greek theater and others. The whole island is protected by the authorities, so you can get there only with an excursion on a special ship.
- Kato Mili is a symbol of the capital. These windmills, which stood on the southern outskirts of the city, used to thresh grain. Of the 11 now left 7 pieces.
- The Church of the Virgin Paraportiani is a complex of 5 Byzantine churches built next to the port, a fine example of Cycladic architecture.
- Monastery of the Virgin Turliani - built in the 16th century, a great interest in the visit is a skillfully made iconostasis and old icons.
Entertainment in Mykonos
In the capital of the island is very well-developed nightlife, here come from all over the world to parties that take place both in clubs and on the beach, so there is a lot of dance. Also free time can be spent in shopping centers, visiting boutiques of famous brands.
In a large number of bars, cafes and restaurants located on most beaches and throughout the island, you can get to know not only the local cuisine and drinks, but also with national dances.
How to get to Mykonos?
The island of Mykonos is very easy to get from Greece. By plane, you can fly from Athens in less than an hour, and on a ferry from Crete or from Piraeus swim for a few hours. Mykonos has an international airport, which makes it possible to fly here and from other countries.
