There are countless Greek islands, and surely each one of them has its charm. But there are some that stand out and that we have always heard with good comments. What will not fail us in these islands will be the Mediterranean charm in everything, in its beaches, in the people and in the coastal towns, so more than one will want to stay and live on these islands. That is why today we wanted to stop at one of them, the mykonos island.
These paradises in the middle of the mediterranean They stand out for some reason, which is usually their great beauty, the coastal landscapes, the beaches and those turquoise waters that surround them, although there may be many other reasons. In Mykonos we have a bit of all this, in addition to the landscapes of typical Greek houses and many things to see and do to enjoy a very complete vacation in the purest Mediterranean style.
The typical white houses in Mykonos
This is another of the most visited islands known as the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. It is a place where we can find the best postcards of the lifestyle of the Greek islands. One of the things to do if we go to this island is to get lost in the small white streets of the old part of the city. It is a beautiful picture, with labyrinthine streets, white houses with colored balconies that are usually adorned with colorful flowers. We will get tired of taking photos and more photos, and on the way we can stop by the innumerable shops that there are, of artisans and well-known firms, since we must not forget that it is a very touristy island.
Little Greek Venice
Another of the most beautiful pictures that we are going to see on this island is the so-called Little Venice. It is about the lower area of the island, where we find some houses that are on the water, like those of Venice. This area is also known as Alevkandra. They are houses from the XNUMXth century, with colored balconies and white facades, in whose cellars the pirate booties were kept. This is a lively area, with some of the best bars to have a drink while enjoying the views.
In this area there are places to stay, but it must be said that their prices are generally quite high, due to the popularity of the place, despite being old buildings. In addition, many artists have settled in this area, so you can enjoy a quite bohemian vibe.
Mykonos Windmills
We will also have to leave some time to visit the famous traditional windmills in the typical white color that prevails, which have become a typical picture of the island, and they are at the top of the Chora neighborhood and in the town of Ano Mero, 8 kilometers from the city. Some of them have been restored and turned into museums that can be visited. And the best of all is that in Mykonos we find them high up, with spectacular views of the sea, so the photos will be the best we have of this vacation.
Museums and archaeological remains
This is also an island where history is very present. In it there are many churches and monasteries, but also museums and archaeological discoveries. In this section we must mention the nearby island of Delos, which can be easily reached by boats that leave from the port of Mykonos. Most of the archaeological remains in the Archaeological Museum of the island They are from the excavations carried out in Delos. It was an important Greek sanctuary that has been declared a World Heritage Site. In it you can visit places such as the Way of the Lions or the Temples of Apollo.
Beaches and party in Mykonos
Despite all the activities and cultural bets that we can find on the island of Mykonos, the truth is that the vast majority of people go to the island for two reasons: its incredible beaches and the night parties that equal it to other islands. full of young people like Ibiza. Just as the island of Santorini, which we already talked about, is more focused on honeymoon and family tourism, Mykonos looks more towards a public young, so there are countless beaches that at night turn into a real party, bars, pubs and discos to go.
Much of this nightlife is concentrated in the capital, Chora, where you can enjoy the bars and entertainment venues. But you also have to mention Playa Paradiso or Paradise Beach. This beach is 6 kilometers from the capital, and from five in the afternoon it becomes a real open-air disco.