With excellent connections from Athens to Mykonos Airport and daily ferries in high season from the mainland and other Greek islands, Mykonos is a definite crowd-pleaser amongst all age groups. Its blend of quintessential Greek charm and timeless beauty makes it an irresistible destination for those seeking pristine beaches, breathtaking views, luxury living, and first-class service. From secluded villas overlooking tranquil beaches to the electric atmosphere of international DJs leading the vibrant nightlife, Mykonos offers a pace to suit every lifestyle.
Mykonos Town is an iconic image with its labyrinth of maze-like streets featuring whitewashed buildings with vibrant blue shutters and bougainvillea-dripped walls. Known locally as Chora, it is the island’s capital. As you twist and turn through the atmospheric streets, chic boutiques, and picture-perfect cafes, bars, and restaurants adorn every corner.
Little Venice, another of the island’s most photographed locations, offers the perfect setting for a sundowner and views across the bay to the famed lower windmills. Brightly colored dwellings dating back to the 18th century hug the water’s edge and today house the area’s art galleries and waterfront dining hotspots. Home to over 30 beaches, including the popular Paradise, Ornos, Elia, Agari, and Platis Gialos beaches, you’ll find umbrella-free relaxed watersport and family-friendly golden sands alongside chic, high-end serviced beach clubs all framed by the glittering Aegean Sea.
Take a day trip to explore the islands of Delos and Rhenia for their unique history and nature, or island-hop to Tinos and Paros–double the size of Mykonos—and savor their unique Cycladic charm.
Being an island, one can expect abundant seafood served in traditional tavernas and upscale fine-dining restaurants. Octopus and Kalamri are popular seafood dishes, alongside simply grilled fillets of freshly caught local fish. Cheese takes center stage in Greek dishes, so expect to see Saganaki, Feta, and the local Mykonian cheeses: Kopanisti and sour Ksinotiri. These cheeses offer the perfect accompaniment to tomatoes, bread, and a chilled Mykonian wine.
Louza is the Aegean prosciutto, traditionally dried under the sun and marinated with salt, pepper, and spices. Served thinly sliced and meze-style. Another meat must-try is the Mykonos sausage, a leaner sausage containing a blend of spices, salt, pepper, and oregano. Try the deliciously sweet Amygdalota, a soft, chewy cookie made from ground almonds, orange blossom, or rose water and sugar. If you’re visiting in the summer, cool off with the refreshing almond drink Soumada. If vacation indulgence leads the way, temptation also awaits with the Melopita honey pie, a mouthwatering combination of mizithra cheese and local honey similar in texture to a cheesecake.
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