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In the middle of the deep blue Aegean Sea, surrounded by an abundance of charming Cycladic islands, is one of Greece’s most popular vacation getaways: Mykonos Island!
This prime vacation destination is a favorite of the jet set and the common traveller alike. Mingling in Mykonos Greece is one of the island’s finest attractions; beaches and nightlife venues are packed with people throughout the day and night. It is Europe’s holiday melting pot, where people from all over the globe come to experience a lifestyle that can’t be found anywhere else in the world!
Mykonos hotels cater to all types of visitors; from singles and groups of friends, to couples and families. There are specialized Mykonos hotels, such as gay friendly hotels, offering a welcoming atmosphere to Mykonos Greece vacationers. Visitors will find other specialized Mykonos hotels, for example exclusive couple’s hotels and luxury suites that cater to honeymooners and couples on a romantic holiday.
Other Mykonos hotels may cater to families, providing larger accommodation units, such as hotel apartments and studios, and facilities to keep children entertained. Mykonos is a great place for friends, with a lot of partying and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Many Mykonos hotels offer hotel apartments and rooms that are ideal for accommodating groups of friends. Whatever your budget, you will find Mykonos hotels that suit your needs. There is a wide variety, ranging from economy Mykonos hotels and rooms for rent to luxury Mykonos hotels and lavish holiday resorts.
Mykonos Greece has exquisite beaches; indeed they are some of the highlights of the island. The most frequented are the famous beaches of Paradise, Super Paradise, Psarou and Platis Gialos, where you will find sun-tanned bodies lying under the warm Aegean sun throughout the day. From Agios Ioannis Beach, visitors have a wonderful view of Delos Island, while Paranga Beach is a cosy beach with superb water and soft sand. That does not mean that you can’t find family beaches in Mykonos Greece.
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Agios Stefanos, Tourlos, Ornos and Agrari are all fine beaches for children. For windsurfing enthusiasts, the quieter beaches of Agia Anna, Ftelia, and Kalafati are excellent, due to the weather conditions in the area, which are ideal for the sport. Nudist beaches in Mykonos Greece abound, including Super Paradise Beach, Paradise Beach, Elia Beach and Panormos Beach, most of which are also frequented by those searching for gay beaches in Mykonos. Close to the beaches, visitors can always find a plethora of Mykonos hotels, hotel apartments or suites to suit their needs.
Nightlife in Mykonos Greece can’t be beat! With thousands of bars and clubs that stay open till the wee hours in the morning, Mykonos is an entertainment Eden! Beach bars located on the popular Mykonos beaches start off the day’s partying, with loud dance music and drinks, as hundreds of youths sway to the beat. At night, Mykonos is at its peak! Nobody stays inside his or her Mykonos hotels; everyone is strolling through the narrow alleyways, bar-hopping and people-watching. Tavernas and restaurants, as well as cafés, bars, and clubs are full of people dancing and having fun.
Apart from Mykonos Greece nightlife and beaches, the island also offers some impressive historical sites. The Mykonos windmills and capital town are extremely picturesque, creating the marvellous Cycladic-style for which the island is famous. The capital also possesses the lovely Church of Paraportiani, several marvellous museums and the quaint district of Little Venice, where visitors can relax on colourful balconies that hang over the Aegean, while gazing at the sunset.
Other sites, such as the Touriali Monastery in Ano Mera, and the Well of Giannaros in Platis Gialos, are worth visiting. Delos Island, one of Greece’s archaeological treasures, is a must. This outdoor museum contains exquisite ancient monuments that reveal Delos’ religious and commercial significance in antiquity. |
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