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Mykonos Mykonos is a Greek island, part of theis a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying Cyclades, lying

between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island spans an area of 85.5 km2 (33 sq mi) island spans an area of 85.5 km2 (33 sq mi) and rises to an elevation of 341 m (1,119 ft) and rises to an elevation of 341 m (1,119 ft)

at its highest point. There are 9,320 at its highest point. There are 9,320 inhabitants (2001) most of whom live in the inhabitants (2001) most of whom live in the

largest town, Mykonos, which lies on the west largest town, Mykonos, which lies on the west coast. The town is also known coast. The town is also known

as as ChoraChora (i.e.  (i.e. the Townthe Town in Greek, following the  in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name common practice in Greece when the name

of the island itself is the same as the name of of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town). Tourism is a major the principal town). Tourism is a major

industryindustry..

1.1. WWhere to stay here to stay

Mykonos offers visitors a wide array of Mykonos offers visitors a wide array of choices for their accommodation, from choices for their accommodation, from luxury hotels to organized camping; in luxury hotels to organized camping; in Mykonos you can stay in luxury private Mykonos you can stay in luxury private villas, available for lease or purchase, villas, available for lease or purchase, hotels, spa hotels, apartments, hotels, spa hotels, apartments, guesthouses, rooms by the sea and guesthouses, rooms by the sea and camping facilities. Mykonos island can camping facilities. Mykonos island can provide you with everything you need in provide you with everything you need in order to have a comfortable and pleasant order to have a comfortable and pleasant stay stay

2. What to see2. What to see• Agios Nicholaus ChurchAgios Nicholaus Church

• Catholic Church of Catholic Church of Mykonos Virgin of St. Mykonos Virgin of St. RosaryRosary

• The windmills of The windmills of MykonosMykonos

• Armenistis LighthouseArmenistis Lighthouse

• Monastery of Panagia Monastery of Panagia TourlianiTourliani

• Ano MeraAno Mera

3. Where / What to eat3. Where / What to eat• If you avoid the tourist traps that an island as popular as Mykonos If you avoid the tourist traps that an island as popular as Mykonos

is bound to have, you'll be sure to have a decent meal. First of all, is bound to have, you'll be sure to have a decent meal. First of all, there's Nikos Taverna. Seafood is by the kilo and the dishes of the there's Nikos Taverna. Seafood is by the kilo and the dishes of the day are always quite delicious (the dish of the day when we day are always quite delicious (the dish of the day when we visited it was baked fish with tomatoes and spinach). visited it was baked fish with tomatoes and spinach).

• Antonini's is a local hang-out with standard, reliable Greek food. Antonini's is a local hang-out with standard, reliable Greek food. Camares Cafι-Bar-Restaurant offers decent helpings of meat Camares Cafι-Bar-Restaurant offers decent helpings of meat dishes, salads and seafood. Vamvakouris Bakery is a tourist dishes, salads and seafood. Vamvakouris Bakery is a tourist attraction due to its engaging medieval ambience, but you still attraction due to its engaging medieval ambience, but you still won't beat the wood-fired bread or the tasty walnut cake for won't beat the wood-fired bread or the tasty walnut cake for taste. taste.

• Magic Garden has a unique atmosphere with a genuine garden Magic Garden has a unique atmosphere with a genuine garden environment. The food is simply great, with treats such as environment. The food is simply great, with treats such as shrimps in ouzo and baked lamb with yoghurt, garlic and nutmeg. shrimps in ouzo and baked lamb with yoghurt, garlic and nutmeg.

• Finally, there's Lotus, a local favorite with excellent character and Finally, there's Lotus, a local favorite with excellent character and style. It may be a little pricy but it's worth it.style. It may be a little pricy but it's worth it.

4. Where to shop4. Where to shop The Matogianni street is The Matogianni street is

the main shopping street the main shopping street of the island.Lots of of the island.Lots of shops of any kind, shops of any kind, jewelrys,local jewelrys,local souvenirs,small cafes souvenirs,small cafes and restaurants,but also and restaurants,but also high end boutiques and high end boutiques and top designers.Also you top designers.Also you will find great home will find great home decorations of sea-wood, decorations of sea-wood, antiques and special antiques and special paints.paints.Really full market with Really full market with all range of prices. all range of prices. 

5. What to buy5. What to buy For clothes check; First, For clothes check; First,

PrinceOliver, LakisGavalas, CarlaG., PrinceOliver, LakisGavalas, CarlaG., Carouzos and Soho-Soho. Carouzos and Soho-Soho. Also give a better look to greek Also give a better look to greek designers like .LAK and Parthenis.designers like .LAK and Parthenis.Eccentrics is a shoe must for Eccentrics is a shoe must for ladies... (is one street over ladies... (is one street over Matogianni)Matogianni)Women should definetely buy a pair Women should definetely buy a pair of trendy sandals made by locals. (a of trendy sandals made by locals. (a hidden shop is in little Venice on the hidden shop is in little Venice on the opposite side of the opposite side of the windmills,where the taverns end). windmills,where the taverns end). A visit worth to Minas, a fantastic A visit worth to Minas, a fantastic jewelry you must see even if you jewelry you must see even if you wont buy anything.It is possitioned wont buy anything.It is possitioned oposite the most famous gay oposite the most famous gay bar,Pierro's.bar,Pierro's.Also spend a lot of time in cross Also spend a lot of time in cross roads cos you'll find real treasures..roads cos you'll find real treasures..

6. Where to have fun6. Where to have fun• Night life in Mykonos Greece is very exiting and is one of the Night life in Mykonos Greece is very exiting and is one of the

reasons of the huge tourism of the island. Often compare to reasons of the huge tourism of the island. Often compare to Ibiza, Mykonos has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment.Ibiza, Mykonos has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment.

All the bars and clubs in Mykonos island have trendy and All the bars and clubs in Mykonos island have trendy and modern decors and offer a wide range of (expensive) drinks. modern decors and offer a wide range of (expensive) drinks. 

The whole capital, where most of the bars and clubs are The whole capital, where most of the bars and clubs are located, get crowded with people of all ages, of all sexual located, get crowded with people of all ages, of all sexual tendencies and of all musical preferences, all ready to party tendencies and of all musical preferences, all ready to party and have fun all night long. Many clubs and bars are very and have fun all night long. Many clubs and bars are very chic and expensive (as is almost everything in Mykonos) and chic and expensive (as is almost everything in Mykonos) and some other are designated for a young crowd, playing some other are designated for a young crowd, playing electronic music, ragga, etc...electronic music, ragga, etc...Many clubs guest famous international DJ’s for amazing Many clubs guest famous international DJ’s for amazing parties beating all night long.parties beating all night long.

The most famous clubs of Mykonos are Argo (rock music), The most famous clubs of Mykonos are Argo (rock music), Cavo Paradiso (electronic, trance, etc...from famous DJ’s), Cavo Paradiso (electronic, trance, etc...from famous DJ’s), Aigli and the famous Pierro’s (gay club with transvestite Aigli and the famous Pierro’s (gay club with transvestite shows).Many beach parties are organized on the most shows).Many beach parties are organized on the most famous and popular beaches of the island (Paradise, Super famous and popular beaches of the island (Paradise, Super Paradise, Platis Yialos, etc...)Paradise, Platis Yialos, etc...)

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