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INFORMATION about MYKONOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| Mykonos is a cosmopolitan resort with intense nightlife and at the same time it is one of the most traditional islands of the Cyclades cluster. Despite the fact that Mykonos is a popular tourist center, the inhabitants have managed to maintain all the insular aspects of tradition that embellish in a unique manner the famous resort. |
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| LOCATION: |
| Mykonos is one of the most popular islands of the Cyclades cluster and it is located in the heart of the Aegean ocean between the islands of Tinos and Naxos. |
| AREA: | | 88 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 6000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Mykonos or Hora |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| Gifted with amazing natural beauties, the unique island of Mykonos pulses with infinite coasts, azure waters, rugged landscapes and untrodden spots, composing an extraordinary icon of insular beauty. |
| SEASONS: |
| During winter, Mykonos is a quiet and peaceful island where you can relax and seclude. However, during the summer months Mykonos converts into an extremely cosmopolitan and much frequented tourist resort where the pulse of entertainment beats fast. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The church of Panagia Parportiani, the municipal library, the metropolis, the quarters Alefkantra, the scenic windmills, the three wells, the neoclassical building of the town hall, the monastery of Agios Panteleimonas, the artificial lake and the churches of Panahrantos, Agia Kiriaki and Agia Eleni, at the town of Mykonos.
The monastery of Panagia Tourliani and the monastery of Paleokastro, at the village of Ano Mera.
The Giannaros well and the ruins of the three Hellenistic towers, at the village of Platis Gialos.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological, the cultural and the nautical museums at the town of Mykonos.
NATURE:
The bay of Panormos, at the town of Mykonos.
The region Divounia with the scenic port. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat you can visit the island of Dilos. You can wharf at Hora, Agios Stefanos or Ornos. For any kind of malfunction you can contact the following telephone number: +30 (22890) 23922. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| All over the magical island of Mykonos, at every town, village or settlement, you will be able to find a handful of traditional taverns, restaurants, cafeterias and bars that shall offer you unrivaled entertainment. That is why Mykonos is renowned for the wild nightlife that it offers to its visitors. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
| The inhabitants of the island of Mykonos always organize festivals for all saints' days at every village of the island. The most famous festivals are for Agia Paraskevi on July the 26th, Panagia Tourliani on August the 15th, Agios Ioannis on August the 29th, Agios Nikolaos on December the 6th and Agion Apostolon on June the 30th. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Mykonos or Hora
Mykonos town is a very beautiful settlement full of whitewashed houses, verdant balconies, narrow uphill alleys and innumerable churches and windmills. Due to the fact that it is a very traditional settlement, the town of Mykonos has been declared scheduled and every new built building must follow the Cycladic architectural order.
Kalafatis
Kalafatis is coastal tourist resort with one of the most famous bays of the island of Mykonos.
Ornos
Ornos is a picturesque port for boats and hoys, while the homonymous settlement is full of new built traditional houses.
Platis Gialos
Platis Gialos is a coastal tourist center, full of new built houses skirmished on rocks and embellished by a superb beach.
Ano Mera
Ano Mera is a traditional village full of picturesque churches with red rooftops and whitewashed windmills. From the settlement of Ano Mera you can visit a handful of beautiful beaches.
Tourlos
The settlement of Tourlos is a very popular tourist resort, ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Mykonos, there are frequent timetables on summer, while in winter the itineraries are more rare. The duration of the journey is 5 hours and 40 minutes. From Thessalonica to Mykonos, there are also timetables, all through the year. Moreover, there are several itineraries from Rafina to the island of Mykonos with speedboats. Mykonos is also connected with the Cyclades islands and the Dodekanissa islands.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Mykonos: +30 (22890) 22218
Port authority of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 531505
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
BY AIRPLANE:
From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata to the island of Mykonos, there are flights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 45 minutes. The airport of Mykonos is located 4 km far from the town of Mykonos.
Information:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Mykonos: +30 (22890) 22490
Airport of Mykonos: +30 (22890) 22327
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Mykonos: +30 (22890) 22218
Port authority of Thessalonica: +30 (2310) 531505
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Mykonos: +30 (22890) 22490
Airport of Mykonos: +30 (22890) 22327 |
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