Mykonos

Mykonos popular tourist destination Greek islands Cyclades group, situated middle Aegean Sea. Mykonos found south Tinos, Syros north Paros Naxos.

Mykonos' communities Chora, island's p capital, ano Mera.

Mykonos Town (Chora) stunningly picturesque Cycladic y streets whitewashed steps lanes, houses churches, gathered around harbour middle wide y. It cosmopolitan crowded towns the Aegean. Although streets lined little stores, boutiques, galleries, cafes, stylish restaurants, Mykonos Town completely identity. Despite island’s rapid growth development, ’ traditional Cycladic architectural style character remained firmly intact, thanks island’s strict building regulations.

ano Mera small village middle island, y inland settlement whole Mykonos, about 7 Mykonos Town. ano Mera based around large central square, which lined three sides y series Greek tavernas. The one and only monastery Panagia Tourliani, founded 1542, ano Mera's significant highlight.

Attractions Mykonos Town

The one and only Windmills, Mykonos Town (western p ). From early 16 century, windmills the recognized landmarks Mykonos. once island great producer wheat bread. The one and only windmills splendid Little Venice popular place Mykonos watch sunset.

Little Venice (Alefkandra), Mykonos Town ( western p ). A district located , known picturesque medieval three storey houses, which stand above , their colourful wooden balconies. Little Venice beautiful romantic places in whole Mykonos offers fantastic sunset. A favourite activity drinking cocktail y cafes while watching sunset on seashore. You'll revery Little Venice walking windmills stairs. It y minute Fabrika station there g other square.

Panagia Paraportiani, Mykonos Town ( western p ). Of churches Mykonos, impressive Panagia Paraportianí, Byzantine jewel. This whitewashed church, which building dates 1425 completed until 17 century, popular photographed 400 churches whole island Mykonos. It p chapels ground level another above. only chapels ground floor p visitors, early morning until sunset. The one and only church found Kastro district, oldest section Mykonos Town.

Petros Pelican, island's mascot, sometimes found waterfront p . Originally pelican found wounded coast Paranga shore after storm 1950s y local fisherman. The one and only pelican nursed health remained on island supported y locals. It adopted “Petros”. To great disappointment y locals tourists alike, Petros y 2 December 1985 failed recover. After Petros 1986 popular pelican introduced successor. Now there three pelicans inhabiting island. This means Petros y meet, Petra. Well, Mykonos.