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Trendy, festive, cosmopolitan, touristic... The many words that can be used to describe this star island of the Cyclades can sometimes make you forget that it is primarily one of the most beautiful and most typical of the islands. You will come across a lot of night clubbers, but you will also see an old fisherman selling his fish in the port, a pelican searching for fish or a farmer pulling a heavily loaded donkey through the white streets of this large village. One of Mykonos' assets is to have been able to preserve its natural and historical heritage despite the influx of tourists and the many buildings that mushroom along its 50 miles of coastline. On the superb beaches in the south of the island (Livadi, Elia Beach, etc.), as well as inland (visit, for example, the monasteries of Panagia Tourliani or Palaiokastrou), the typical architecture of the Cyclades (small square buildings with one or two storeys, whitewashed lime with blue shutters) can be seen. The hotels make no exception. Although there is a wide range of businesses (i.e the small family-run hotel on the heights of Mykonos in a resort complex of 150 rooms), they always blend in seamlessly with the surroundings.

pros

  •  Diversified hospitality and a good level of service
  •  A fairly well-preserved environment
  •  Quality service

cons

  •  The tourist influx during the peak season

Weather Mykonos

  All overall indicators 90/100 Excellent
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  • Temperature indicators   98/100 Excellent
  • Bad weather indicators   98/100 Excellent
  • Sunbathing indicators   90/100 Excellent
  • Swimming indicators   64/100 Good
  • Wind indicators   78/100 Good
  • Temperature indicatorsOptimal :

    Maximim temperature between 22°C and 24°C, the perceived temperature is <30°. 

  • Bad weather indicatorsDry / Optimal :

    Little or no rain (less than 1.5mm per day). 

  • Sunbathing indicatorsSunny / Optimal :

    Sunny (over 80% sunshine). 

  • Swimming indicatorsWarm :

    High air temperature (>24°C), sea temperature between 20°C and 22°C, moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph). 

  • Wind indicatorsWarm breeze :

    Near optimal comfort: strong to moderate winds (between 12 mph and 18 mph) in a warm atmosphere (>24°C). 

Visit Mykonos

  • To see

    There are so many sightseeing tours. You can visit the island of Delos in a 4 X 4 (and its vast archaeological site) within 3 to 4 hours, or you can go on an excursion, for at least a day, on the island of Tinos and visit its important religious buildings (Panaghia Evanghelistria, and the Kehrovouni monastery).
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    To do

    Diving enthusiasts can give in to their passion here, especially on the south coast where they will be able to find a host of clubs (Platys Gialos, Paradise Beach or Ornos).
    At the end of a day of sport, do not hesitate to have a drink at the "Kastro Bar" (located in a small street at the end of the port). Here, with music in the background, usually classical, you can enjoy a stunning view over the Mediterranean and watch the sunset.
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    To think about

    A pretty good bus service from Mykonos runs every hour or half an hour to the main points on the island and you can easily find a car or motorbike rental company in the town of Mykonos. This can be very useful, as there are not many hotels that provide a shuttle service.
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  • To avoid

    Watch out for the crowds in many places on the island; the charming small streets of the town of Mykonos are full of people during the summer and the price of rooms tends to soar!
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    To try

    Good quality fish is the island's main asset, but there is also Greek salad, tsatsiki, etc. Parikia is overflowing with small restaurants where these dishes can be found at reasonable prices. When in Mykonos itself, you can enjoy the delicious cuisine in its restaurants, especially at Paul, in the Taverna Opa. Do not hesitate to try their home made aperitif flavoured with cinnamon and cloves and the moussaka here is a far cry from British recipes! It is not only the cuisine though, it is the Greek atmosphere, the music, and everything that goes with it.
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    To bring back

    Small tourist shops are full of typically Greek, silver jewellery.
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