Tourist Information
Mykonos is the world’s famous island of the
Aegean Sea as
well as the most cosmopolitan of all Greek islands. It attracts visitors from
all over the world including a lot of celebrities. The beautiful golden sandy
beaches, the lively atmosphere and the traditional Cycladic architecture
represented by the numerous small churches and the houses, along with little
Venice make Mykonos an island to remember. The windmills constitute one of the
symbols of the island while the mascot of the island is Petros the pelican that
lives at the port of Mykonos Town. Although Mykonos has no a historical
background there are 3 interesting museums to visit. For further educational
trips: a visit to
Delos isle, which in antiquity was the most sacred
island in the Greek world.
Museums
Archaeological
Museum
Housed in a neo-classical building of 1901, in the northeast side of town. It
contains exhibits from the nearby island of Rhenea, sculptures, pots and
statuettes. Look for the big vase of clay from the Trojan War. Folk Art Museum
opened in 1962, contains collections of furniture, ceramics, traditional
costumes and traditional musical instruments. Among the exhibits you will see
the first Petros; the pelican, stuffed.
Nautical
Museum
Opened in 1985, here you can see ships from the early Minoan period to the 19th
century, maps and documents and in general exhibits from the naval tradition of
the island.
Mykonos
Town
Mykonos is a prime example of Cycladic architecture.
It consists of narrow whitewashed alleyways, small churches, white houses with
wooden doors and windows and brightly colored balconies. In the colourful
harbour where small fishing boats and yachts coexist, where taverns, ouzeris,
cafes and shops are spread on the coastline, you will also see a pelican eating
fish; it is one of a series named Petros.
Mykonos has all
the necessary facilities of a modern resort giving satisfaction both to visitors
seeking an active and cosmopolitan type of pastime and those who favor a more
peaceful vacation. Matogiannni with its chic shops, cafes and bars is where the
islands pulse throbs. Nightlife in
Mykonos
is unique. Numerous clubs, discos, bars, pubs are always full with people
especially during summer time.
Little
Venice
Little
Venice is one of the most charming districts of Town and one of the prettiest
places in the
Cyclades. Its picturesque two - and three - storey
houses, with colorful balconies, windows and doors built right on the sea, form
a unique picture. Little
Venice
is the perfect spot from which to view the sunset.
Shops
Little
Venice is one of the most charming districts of Hora and one of the prettiest
places in the
Cyclades. Its picturesque two - and three - storey
houses, with colorful balconies, windows and doors built right on the sea, form
a unique picture. Little
Venice
is the perfect spot from which to view the sunset.
Restaurants
Katrin's: One of the most famous and oldest restaurants on the island, with
classic French and Greek cuisine and excellent service. Caprice: It is in little
Venice area, next to the bar of the same name, with tables on the water’s edge.
It serves good traditional dishes.
Philippi: Historic spot in a lovely garden with good
food. Mamacas: A beautiful garden with trees near the main square, it offers
good Greek cuisine.
Sale
Pepe: Small restaurant with excellent Italian cuisine Taverna O Nikos: One of
the best taverns, with excellent Greek cooking. Taste its casserole dishes.
Beaches
Kalafatis: One of the most organized beaches of
Mykonos.
Water sports facilities including scuba diving and a beach bar are available.
Psarou: A beautiful organized beach with water sport facilities and a tavern for
lunch. Elia: Another popular organized big beach of the island. It offers water
sports and two good taverns. Plati Gialos: A sandy with crystal clear water
beach, perhaps the most visited beach of Mykonos. Small boats to the other
southern beaches, like Paraga, kalamopodi and Elia leave from here. Super
Paradise: One of the famous beaches in the
Aegean, with crystal-clear blue water. It is
preferred by people of younger age and generally people who like to swim and
swing at the same time.
How to get there
By
air: from
Athens
airport, Eleutherios Venizelos. By ferry: from
Piraeus
port.
Delos
Delos is a small, rectangular, waterless and
uninhabited island and one of the most important archaeological sites in
Greece where
according to mythology god Apollo was born. The archaeological sites cover
almost the entire island, starting from the harbor at the west side. You may
also explore the exhibits with a guide. The most important ruins in this
district are: the temples of Apollo: The three temples dedicated to Apollo · The
Altar of Dionysos: Remains of a huge phallic monument · The Lion Terrace: The
famous lions of Delos, gift from the Naxian's. · The sacred lake: The place
where Apollo was born. · Cleopatra's House: A building (2nd century BC), which
took its name from the two headless statues of Cleopatra that where found in it.
· The theatre: Built in 2nd 3rd c BC, it could seat 3.000 to 5.000 spectators. ·
House of Dionysus, House of the Masks, and House of the Dolphins, which contain
marvelous mosaics.
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