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Tourist
Information
Mykonos
is the worlds famous island of the Aegean Sea as well as the most cosmopolitan
of all Greek islands. It attracts visitors from all over the world including
a lot of celebrities. The beautiful golden sandy beaches, the lively
atmosphere and the traditional cycladic architecture represented by
the numerous small churches and the houses, along with little Venice
make Mykonos an island to remember. The windmills constitute one of
the symbols of the island while the mascot of the island is Petros the
pelican that lives at the port of Hora the capital of the island. Although
Mykonos has no a historical back round there are 3 interesting museums
to visit. For further educational trips you should visit Delos isle,
which in antiquity was the most sacred island in the Greek world.
Museums
Archaeological
Museum
Housed in a neo-classical building of 1901, in the northeast side of
;Hora;. It contains exhibits from the nearby island of Rhenea, sculptures,
pots and statuettes. Look for the big vase of clay from the Trojan War.
Folk Art Museum opened in 1962, contains collections of furniture, ceramics,
traditional costumes and traditional musical instruments. Among the
exhibits you will see the first Petros; the pelican, stuffed.
Nautical Museum
Opened in 1985, here you can see ships from the early Minoan period
to the 19th c, maps and documents and in general exhibits from the naval
tradition of the island.
Mykonos
Town
Mykonos
is a prime example of Cycladic architecture. It consists of narrow whitewashed
alleyways, small churches, white houses with wooden doors and windows
and brightly coloured balconies. In the colourful harbour where small
fishing boats and yachts coexist, where taverns, ouzeris, cafes and
shops are spread on the coastline, you will also see a pelican eating
fish, it is one of a series named Petros. Mykonos has all the necessary
facilities of a modern resort giving satisfaction both to visitors seeking
an active and cosmopolitan type of holiday and those who favour a more
peaceful vacation. Matogiannni with its chic shops, cafes and bars is
where the islands pulse throbs. Nightlife in Mykonos is unique. Numerous
clubs, discos, bars, pubs are always full with people especially during
summer time.
Little
Venice
Little
Venice is one of the most charming districts of Hora and one of the
prettiest places in the Cyclades. Its picturesque two - and three -
storey houses, with colorful balconies, windows and doors built right
on the sea, form a unique picture. Little Venice is the perfect spot
from which to view the sunset.
Shops
Little
Venice is one of the most charming districts of Hora and one of the
prettiest places in the Cyclades. Its picturesque two - and three -
storey houses, with colorful balconies, windows and doors built right
on the sea, form a unique picture. Little Venice is the perfect spot
from which to view the sunset.
Restaurants
Katrin's:
One of the most famous and oldest restaurants on the island, with classic
French and Greek cuisine and excellent service. Caprice: It is in little
Venice area, next to the bar of the same name, with tables on the water’s
edge. It serves good traditional dishes. Philippi: Historic spot in
a lovely garden with good food. Mamacas: A beautiful garden with trees
near the main square, it offers good Greek cuisine. Sale Pepe: Small
restaurant with excellent Italian cuisine Taverna O Nikos: One of the
best taverns, with excellent Greek cooking. Taste its casserole dishes.
Beaches
Kalafatis:
One of the most organized beaches of Mykonos. Water sports facilities
including scuba diving and a beach bar are available. Psarou: A beautiful
organized beach with water sport facilities and a tavern for lunch.
Elia: Another popular organized big beach of the island. It offers water
sports and two good taverns. Plati Gialos: A sandy with crystal clear
water beach, perhaps the most visited beach of Mykonos. Small boats
to the other southern beaches, like Paraga, kalamopodi and Elia leave
from here. Super Paradise: One of the famous beaches in the Aegean,
with crystal-clear blue water. It is preferred by people of younger
age and generally people who like to swim and swing at the same time.
How
to get there
By
air: from Athens airport, Eleutherios Venizelos. By ferry: from Piraeus
port.
Delos
Delos
is a small, rectangular, waterless and uninhabited island and one of
the most important archaeological sites in Greece where according to
the myths god Apollo was born. The archaeological sites cover almost
the entire island, starting from the harbour at the west side. You must
explore the exhibits with a guide. The most important ruins in this
district are: · The temples of Apollo: The three temples dedicated to
Apollo · The Altar of Dionysos: Remains of a huge phallic monument ·
The Lion Terrace: The famous lions of Delos, gift from the Naxian's.
· The sacred lake: The place where Apollo was born. · Cleopatra's House:
A building (2nd c BC), which took its name from the two headless statues
of Cleopatra that where found in it. · The theatre: Built in 2nd 3rd
c BC, it could seat 3.000 to 5.000 spectators. · House of Dionysos,
House of the Masks, House of the Dolphins, which contain marvellous
mosaics.
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