Mykonos – the island of winds

Mykonos experienced the Zeus wars against the Titans on its grounds. The name of Mykonos is a tribute to the grandson of Zeus (lat. Apollon). Nothing seems to have changed on the island. The tourist never misses a chance to perceive the god-given beauty of the sunrise at the shores in the morning. In the evening the skye immerses into a smooth pastel shade color.

The islanders lead a traditional lifestyle. The bright blue painted doors receive the visitor with a mix of the red Bougainvillea flowers growing along the walls. ‘Petros’ is the official Saint of Mykonos. Mykonos is one of the most famous Greek islands with its breath taking Granite rocks. The island has a cool, cosmopolitan coast that impresses the visitors and a fantastic nightlife.

Nightlife

Mykonos is one of the most famous Greek islands in the Aegean Sea and is best known worldwide for its incomparable natural beauty and glamorous lifestyle. Although distinguishing for the stunning beaches with crystal clear waters and its interesting Cycladic architecture, this cosmopolitan island mostly attracts young people from all over the world due to its famous party scenes. Countless options of fun, entertainment, and nightlife activities are there in Mýkonos, including best bars, pubs, and nightclubs in open – air partying, cocktail bars and open-air cinema.

Beaches

Those beaches with seafront hotels attract families, and many are nudist-friendly. All offer wonderful swims in calm, crystal-clear waters, and several are perfect for water sports. The best beaches are on the southern coast of the island, as they’re the most protected from the winds. However, those in the north are also beautiful, and are usually less crowded.
Beautiful and with crystal-clear waters, Platys Gialos (sometimes spelled Platis Yialos) is the best beach in Mykonos. It’s a convenient starting point to discover other beaches, on foot or on an hourly water taxi. There’s a reason why Psarou Beach is currently Mykonos’ trendiest beach — it’s great for swimming and offers a beautiful scenery. By the luxurious yachts, you can tell that it’s the island’s most exclusive beach and the favorite of the rich and famous. You may even bump into a local or international celebrity. The crystal-clear water and the views are just perfect.
Super Paradise Beach, although it’s a party beach, the calm waters also attract families and couples on honeymoon. This beach remains a popular choice among gay men, due to the frequent gay-friendly parties. It’s almost entirely covered in sunbeds and umbrellas for rent.
Elia Beach is the largest beach on the island, with space for everyone. The turquoise water is always inviting, and nudity is common. Much of it is taken over by umbrellas and sunbeds in the summer, but there’s a small section for those who prefer to lie in the sand. This sunbed-free section is usually the right side, close to the rocks which separate this beach from Agrari and is where you often see the rainbow flag.

The mystic Greek island of Mykonos are the crown-jewels within the Cyclades  Islands. The islands lie off the coast of Greece with Mykonos east of the Greek capital Athens. The islands seems to rise out of the Aegean Sea like an oasis. You can observe a landscape that winds through high cliffs uniting with crystal-blue water bays. Every tourist is fascinated by the scenery the eye observes when landing in Mykonos. When you look around, you will see the white painted typical small houses with its weathered facade. Some of them reach back to even 3000 BC.

Sights

No visit to Mykonos is complete without a trip to Delos, a tiny sacred archaeological island. It has no permanent population and stands as a museum just a short ferry ride away from Mykonos. It’s famous for its iconic stone lions, and for many significant archaeological remains that you may also see in the site museum.
A row of colorful two-story Venetian-style houses with wooden balconies on the seafront has become known as Little Venice, and is a favorite Instagram spot. It’s one of the most romantic sights on the island, so after snapping a few photos (especially during the beautiful sunset), many choose to sit on its several café and restaurant terraces. Mykonos’ windmills are the island’s most photographed and most recognized landmarks. A group of five, with their cylindrical shape and pointed roofs, stands on a hill across from Little Venice, and is also a popular sunset spot.
The Chora, typical Cycladic village, is the center of Mykonos, behind Little Venice. It’s made up of cubic whitewashed houses with colored windows, doors and balconies; small white churches, bougainvilleas, and narrow paved streets. Closed to traffic, it’s a picturesque place you’ll want to wander around. The Paraportiani Church is an iconic bright-white church, dating back to the 1500s, stands by the waterfront in Chora. It’s featured on almost every postcard, and is classified as a national monument for its perfect representation of Cycladic architecture.

Food & Kitchen

What you may not expect, however, are the culinary treasures that await hidden between the whitewashed, cobbled streets of the island. Treasures that the Mykonian gastronomy lavishly offers to its locals and visitors that consist of delectable local products and age-old recipes that have raised generations upon generations of Greeks. Fish and seafood are a staple in all of Greece. Cooked in the oven, on the grill, or fried, plain fish and seafood are an integral part of the Mykonian diet.
As with all regions of Greece, Mykonos takes pride in its local products that comprise the ingredients used in its hundreds of mouthwatering culinary creations. From cheese to cold cuts, rusks and more. Mykonos’ sausages are seasoned with Greek savory spice, also known as ‘throubi’ in Greek, spice, salt, oregano, pepper and are then left to air-dry. Kopanisti is officially-recognized as a product of designation of origin and although it one can taste it in pretty much every island on the Cycladic complex. It is a soft fermented cheese, with a strong peppery and spicy flavor. Mosta is the easiest, quickest, most filling and most glamorous meze in Mykonos. The recipe is simple and it resembles the Cretan dakos found in the southern Aegean. The ingredients consist of barley rusks, kopanisti cheese spread, tomato, olive oil, oregano, and salt.