Mykonos
Have you ever dreamed of travelling to any of the Greek Islands? Well… I did dream and I made it to Mykonos. Mykonos is a colored island, where every structure is painted white, with blue patches on doors and windows. The strongest trademark of the Greek Cycladic Islands are the paintings, which are in some ways, the preexisting colors of the Greek Flag.
What Can You Expect in Mykonos?
Churches
Mykonos has approximately 400 churches and are beautifully architected. The most recommended church to visit is Panagia Paraportiani, which is of significant attractions. This church is the photographers' delight. After every 20 steps you take, there is a beautiful church blessing your way.
Beaches
Mykonos has great number of beaches and most of them are extremely spectacular. Some of the common beaches are Elia, Lia and Kalo Livadi which are relatively crowded. Agios Ioannis is popular with families. For youngsters, Platys, Gialos and Psarrou beaches are recommended. If you are crowd friendly, you may not want to miss the best and busiest beaches like Paradise, Super Paradise and Paraga. A gentle reminder that nudity is normal in these beaches.
Museum
This is for history enthusiasts who wish to relook the ancient histories. There is a Municipal Library which houses over 8000 volumes and vast collections of ancient photographs, documents, coins, seals, sketches and books. The museum is located at the square of Aghia Kyriaki.
Some of the other featured museums include the Archaeological Museum, which displays ceramics and finds from the island's past, and the Folklore Museum, which preserves traditional furniture and domestic objects from Mykonos. These stops add cultural context to a destination often reduced to nightlife and scenery. They are useful if you want the island to feel broader than a beach route.
Food
There are exceptionally rich food culture on this island. Seafood and day dishes are always worthy and prices are reasonably normal. There are varieties of meat dishes, salads, seafood and even the vegetarian options, without the vegetarians being offended on the island.
Some of the bakeries offer memorable cakes and breads, including wood-fired loaves and walnut cake. They are simple stops, but they help the island feel more local and less stage-managed. Food in Mykonos is often strongest when you look beyond the obvious waterfront choices.
Do not miss the Magic Garden if you want a setting that balances greenery with town atmosphere. The menu includes dishes such as baked lamb with yoghurt, garlic, and nutmeg. Places like this show that food can be one of the more memorable parts of a Mykonos trip.
Night Life
Mykonos is a place where the party never stops. It reminded me about the life in Southern Italy and Southern Spain. The Little Venice area has the most spectacular night life. Some of the recommended clubs include Caprice, Galleraki, Veranda and Scandinavian. These clubs are set with beautiful bars, relaxing and funky atmosphere and sea views with romantic and ravishing atmosphere.
Windmills
The Mykonos Windmills define the features of its landscape. There are numerous windmills spread across the island, but most are concentrated in the main town of Chora. The windmills are the first thing seen when coming into the harbor of Alefkandar, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area.
Getting to Mykonos
The cheapest and fastest way to reach Mykonos is often by flight from Athens if you are already in the Greek capital. There are also scheduled flights from Thessaloniki, Santorini, Rhodes, and Heraklion. That makes the island relatively easy to combine with a broader Greece route.
There are also several ferry connections from Piraeus, Rafina, Andros, Tinos, Syros, Naxos, Paros, and Santorini. The drawback is the extra travel time compared with flying. Ferries make the most sense when island-hopping is part of the point of the trip.
