{"id":562,"date":"2021-08-08T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/?p=562"},"modified":"2021-08-18T13:06:39","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T13:06:39","slug":"mykonos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/de\/2021\/08\/08\/mykonos\/","title":{"rendered":"Mykonos &#8211; the island of winds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>The island of Mykonos, known as the &#8216;island of winds&#8217; &#8211; received its name in honour of the Mykonos, the son of hte legendary King of Delos. The typical cyclades character of the island make it one of the most popular travel destinations in the Aegean Sea. Narrow alleys, picturesque hidden spots, the characteristics windmills as a landmark and the extraordinary harbour &#8220;Little Venice&#8221; shape the island with its own unique flair.<br \/>\n<div id=\"ut-row-6a1c51be78b6a\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-0 ut-row-6a1c51be78b73\" ><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\" ><div id=\"ut_inner_column_6a1c51be79153\" class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"ut-row-inner-6a1c51be79416\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid ut-row-inner-6a1c51be7941d\" ><div  class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div id=\"ut-column-inner-6a1c51be796aa\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_column-inner-nested\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_content_element\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a1c51be79a60\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-4 header-center header-tablet-center header-mobile-center\"><h2 data-title=\"Mykonos - the island of Zeus godson\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" class=\"section-title\"><span>Mykonos - the island of Zeus godson<\/span><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ut-row-inner-6a1c51be7be15\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid ut-row-inner-6a1c51be7be21\" ><div  class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div id=\"ut-column-inner-6a1c51be7c0ee\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_column-inner-nested\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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. &#8216;Petros&#8217; 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.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>Nightlife<\/p>\n<p>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 M\u00fdkonos, including best bars, pubs, and nightclubs in open \u2013 air partying, cocktail bars and open-air cinema.<\/p>\n<p>Beaches<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019re the most protected from the winds. However, those in the north are also beautiful, and are usually less crowded.<br \/>\nBeautiful and with crystal-clear waters, Platys Gialos (sometimes spelled Platis Yialos) is the best beach in Mykonos. It\u2019s a convenient starting point to discover other beaches, on foot or on an hourly water taxi. There\u2019s a reason why Psarou Beach is currently Mykonos\u2019 trendiest beach &#8212; it\u2019s great for swimming and offers a beautiful scenery. By the luxurious yachts, you can tell that it\u2019s the island\u2019s 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.<br \/>\nSuper Paradise Beach, although it&#8217;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\u2019s almost entirely covered in sunbeds and umbrellas for rent.<br \/>\nElia Beach is\u00a0the 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div id=\"ut-column-inner-6a1c51be7c564\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_column-inner-nested\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>The mystic Greek island of Mykonos are the crown-jewels within the Cyclades \u00a0Islands. 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.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9\" class=\"wpb_content_element\"><style type=\"text\/css\"> #ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9 .ut-next-gallery-slide { color: #393939;}#ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9 .ut-prev-gallery-slide { color: #393939;} #ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9 .ut-next-gallery-slide { background: rgba(212,218,218,0.4);}#ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9 .ut-prev-gallery-slide { background: rgba(212,218,218,0.4);} #ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9 .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap::before { content: \"\"; } #ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9 .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap:hover::after {opacity: 0.5} #ut_oms_6a1c51be7c6d9 .ut-slider-maximize { display:none; }<\/style><div class=\"ut-owl-gallery-slider-wrap ut-owl-gallery-slider-style-one\"><div id=\"ut_ms_6a1c51be7c6d8\" class=\"ut-owl-gallery-slider owl-carousel owl-theme  ut-owl-carousel\" data-settings=\"{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:true,&quot;smartSpeed&quot;:600,&quot;animateIn&quot;:false,&quot;animateOut&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayHoverPause&quot;:true,&quot;autoplayTimeout&quot;:5000,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;responsiveClass&quot;:true,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;1025&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;2&quot;}},&quot;lightbox&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\"><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"mykonos16\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-579\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos16-200x200.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos16.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos16-1160x1160.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div><figure data-caption=\"Zum Themendienst-Bericht &quot;Tourismus\/Veranstalter\/KORR\/&quot; von Christian R\u00f6wekamp vom 27. November: Unter der Sonne des S\u00fcdens: Auch Urlaub am Mittelmeer - hier Mykonos - wird immer \u00f6fter gebucht, indem Hotels aus dem Katalog und Flugtickets aus dem Internet kombiniert werden. (Die Ver\u00f6ffentlichung ist f\u00fcr dpa-Themendienst-Bezieher honorarfrei. Quellenhinweis: TUI Deutschland\/dpa\/tmn&quot;. Das Bild darf nur im Zusammenhang mit dem genannten Bild verwendet werden.) +++ +++null\" class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"Private F\u00fchrer und viele \u00abBausteine\u00bb: Reisen wird immer individueller\" data-caption=\"Zum Themendienst-Bericht &quot;Tourismus\/Veranstalter\/KORR\/&quot; von Christian R\u00f6wekamp vom 27. November: Unter der Sonne des S\u00fcdens: Auch Urlaub am Mittelmeer - hier Mykonos - wird immer \u00f6fter gebucht, indem Hotels aus dem Katalog und Flugtickets aus dem Internet kombiniert werden. (Die Ver\u00f6ffentlichung ist f\u00fcr dpa-Themendienst-Bezieher honorarfrei. Quellenhinweis: TUI Deutschland\/dpa\/tmn&quot;. Das Bild darf nur im Zusammenhang mit dem genannten Bild verwendet werden.) +++ +++null\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-sub-html=\"#ut-image-caption-578\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos15-200x200.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos15.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img alt=\"Zum Themendienst-Bericht &quot;Tourismus\/Veranstalter\/KORR\/&quot; von Christian R\u00f6wekamp vom 27. November: Unter der Sonne des S\u00fcdens: Auch Urlaub am Mittelmeer - hier Mykonos - wird immer \u00f6fter gebucht, indem Hotels aus dem Katalog und Flugtickets aus dem Internet kombiniert werden. (Die Ver\u00f6ffentlichung ist f\u00fcr dpa-Themendienst-Bezieher honorarfrei. Quellenhinweis: TUI Deutschland\/dpa\/tmn&quot;. Das Bild darf nur im Zusammenhang mit dem genannten Bild verwendet werden.) +++ +++null\" class=\"item owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos15-1160x1160.jpg\" \/><\/figure><div id=\"ut-image-caption-578\" class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox-caption\">Zum Themendienst-Bericht \"Tourismus\/Veranstalter\/KORR\/\" von Christian R\u00f6wekamp vom 27. November: Unter der Sonne des S\u00fcdens: Auch Urlaub am Mittelmeer - hier Mykonos - wird immer \u00f6fter gebucht, indem Hotels aus dem Katalog und Flugtickets aus dem Internet kombiniert werden. (Die Ver\u00f6ffentlichung ist f\u00fcr dpa-Themendienst-Bezieher honorarfrei. Quellenhinweis: TUI Deutschland\/dpa\/tmn\". Das Bild darf nur im Zusammenhang mit dem genannten Bild verwendet werden.) +++ +++null<\/div><\/div><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"mykonos14\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-577\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos14-200x200.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos14.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos14-1160x523-1160x1160.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"mykonos13\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-576\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos13-200x200.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos13.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos13-1160x1160.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"mykonos12\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-575\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos12-200x200.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos12.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mykonos12-1160x1160.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div><figure data-caption=\"helicopter ride mykonos island sat salty\" class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"Mykonos\" data-caption=\"helicopter ride mykonos island sat salty\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-sub-html=\"#ut-image-caption-565\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4565-200x200.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4565.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img alt=\"mykonos island\" class=\"item owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.staysaltyyachting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4565-1160x1160.jpg\" \/><\/figure><div id=\"ut-image-caption-565\" class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox-caption\">helicopter ride mykonos island sat salty<\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"#\" data-for=\"ut_ms_6a1c51be7c6d8\" class=\"ut-prev-gallery-slide\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Left-2\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" data-for=\"ut_ms_6a1c51be7c6d8\" class=\"ut-next-gallery-slide\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Right-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>Sights<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s famous for its iconic stone lions, and for many significant archaeological remains that you may also see in the site museum.<br \/>\nA 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\u2019s 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 caf\u00e9 and restaurant terraces. Mykonos&#8217; windmills are the island&#8217;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.<br \/>\nThe Chora, typical Cycladic village, is the center of Mykonos, behind Little Venice. It\u2019s made up of cubic whitewashed houses with colored windows, doors and balconies; small white churches, bougainvilleas, and narrow paved streets. Closed to traffic, it\u2019s a picturesque place you\u2019ll 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\u2019s featured on almost every postcard, and is classified as a national monument for its perfect representation of Cycladic architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Food &amp; Kitchen<\/p>\n<p>What you may not expect, however, are the culinary treasures that await hidden between the whitewashed, cobbled streets of the island. Treasures that the\u00a0Mykonian 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.<br \/>\nAs 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\u2019 sausages are seasoned with Greek savory spice, also known as \u2018<em>throubi<\/em>\u2019 in Greek, spice, salt, oregano, pepper and are then left to air-dry. <em>Kopanisti<\/em> 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.\u00a0It is a soft fermented cheese, with a strong peppery and spicy flavor. <em>Mosta<\/em> is the easiest, quickest, most filling and most glamorous<em> meze<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The island of Mykonos, known as the &#8216;island of winds&#8217; &#8211; received its name in honour of the Mykonos, the son of hte legendary King of Delos. The typical cyclades character of the island make it one of the most popular travel destinations in the Aegean Sea. 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