Mykonos Island Travel
Mykonos Overview
Mykonos, a famous tourist attraction of Cyclades islands, lies in the middle of the Aegean Sea. The climate of Mykonos is Mediterranean, characterized by mild winters and hot summers. The best time to visit the island is during the months of July and August.
Mykonos Main Attractions
The famous attractions of Mykonos are the beautiful beaches embracing the island’s coastline. The beaches are fully equipped with standard facilities and surrounded by crystalline clear waters. Most of the beautiful beaches are located in the southern part of the island. You can experience the soothing breeze of the sea brought by the northern wind. The locals running the business in the beaches are very hospitable and accommodating.
Other attractions of Mykonos are the amazing sightseeing of the island. There are beautiful 16th century windmills that give splendid views on the Little Venice and the Mykonos sunset. Little Venice is a district located at the sea, famous for its picturesque medieval two and three storey houses, which stand like walls above the sea and their colorful wooden balconies. There are also varieties of beautiful museums in the island including archaeological, folklore, agricultural and maritime museums.
Mykonos Activities
Mykonos offers variety of activities for its visitors. You can come to discover a traditional Greek island. You can even make the island an escape from busy city and calm down after a European trip or before going future to Egypt or Asia. Apart from more usual activities, you can hike to the lush greenery of the mountains, stroll through the amazing scenery of the island, visit a library for some reading and bike to the amazing places of the island.
Mykonos Accommodation & Dining
Mykonos accommodations are superb. Finding a great place to stay is not hard on the island. There are available hotels, apartments, villas and cottages on the island. The personnel are very accommodating and hospitable. Restaurants are also as superb. You can enjoy variety of cuisines on the island. They serve cuisines form local to international cooking.
Mykonos Shopping & Nightlife
The life on the island comes with an enjoyable routine, enjoying the beaches and other sightseeing in the midday and enjoying nightlife after sunset. Mykonos is known for having famous DJs performing in renowned clubs and beach bars. You can shop or window shop in the fabulous little boutiques that comes in different name brands, most of them sell outstanding Greek jewelry. Shopping malls are always open. There are lots of items to choose from and lots of shopping to do. Visiting Mykonos can be a great shopping experience.
Getting To & Around Mykonos
It is not hard to reach the amazing island of Mykonos. From the Greek mainland, ferries and high speed catamaran services run daily from Piraeus and Rafina. There are daily direct flights from Athens airport by Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines.
