Mykonos

The Youtube video below shows a compilation of pictures of what Mykonos looks like

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqHJi19gSMw

Quick Facts

•Located in the east of Cyclades

•Gay friendly island

•Attracts many celebrities and wealthy individuals
•Area - 40 sq miles (105.5km2)

•Population is about 10,000 in winter and 20,000 in summer

•Architectural uniformity

History

• Archaeological finds indicate that the Ionias settled on Mykonos

• In ancient times, due to its proximity to the then highly populated island of Delos, Mykonos became very important as a supply island and possibly as a getaway location for Delian citizens.

After 1900

•The island was once very poor.

•The people tried to survive on fishing and stock breeding.

•Tourism has dominated the economy since the 1950s

Tourist Attractions

•Cosmopolitan destination
•Peter the Peleca

(Mykono’s official mascot)

Nightlife
Mykonos has a great variety of nightclubs and bars
The majority close at around 6-7 am. After-bars remain open until late morning.

Personal Album

www.cavoparadiso.com

Windmills

The windmills were first built by the Venetians in the 1600s. Mykonos has 16 windmills. For centuries they were used to mill wheat. However, today they have been converted to hotels and rooms to let. The windmills are the most recognizable landmark in the island.

Beaches
There are 23 beaches on the island. Most are highly commercial. They feature golden sand, and crystalline waters. They are extremely overcrowded during the peak tourist season.
Chora

•built amphitheatrically
•whitewashed cubic houses with wooden colored doors

Church of Paraportiani

         Church of Paraportiani is a whitewashed church, which consists five other churches attached all together. Its architectural spottiness had made Panagia Paraportiani the most photographed church in Mykonos.