The island of Mykonos, cozy and magical destination famous throughout the world: the ideal place for your holidays … beautiful, cosmopolitan, friendly and safe. Primavera, Fall & Winter: calm, romantic and relaxing, plus a real “must “each for all who want to discover the islands greche.In summer: lively and crowded.

Country: Mykonos

Surface area: 105.2 km²

Time Zone: UTC + 2

Language: Greek

Currency: Euro

According to recent discoveries, the island would have been home to caries tribes in the Neolithic. Tradition refers to populations of the leleges and then of Egyptians, Phoenicians and Cretans. The archaeological remains indicate that the island was inhabited by the ancient peoples of Ionia since the early part of the eleventh century BC. In the final phase of the Persian Wars (478-477 BC), Micono became part of the Lega delio-attica. With the Roman occupation of the Cyclades, Delos became a free port and nearby Micono lived a period of great short prosperity, concluded in 1988 BC. when Delo was razed to the ground during the First Mithridatic War. Under the Byzantine Empire the island was inserted in the province of Achaia and was then occupied by the Venetians. The construction of the parish church of Panaghía Paraportiani dates back to this period, then continued until the seventeenth century. Conquered in 1537 by the corsair Khayr al-Din Barbarossa, its territory was then subdued by the Turks until the revolution of 1821, in which the Myconians distinguished themselves as protagonists of the struggles for Greek independence (in particular the heroine Manto Mavrogenous, second some native historians of the island). Despite the liberation, famine and emigration led to a progressive depopulation of the Cyclades, halted only in the fifties by the growth of that tourist interest, first for Delos and then also for Micono, which over time became the main source of economic development.

In Greek mythology Micono is the seat of the mythical battle between Zeus and the Titans and its name derives from that of Mykons, Phoebus’ nephew.

The most precious culinary secrets in Greece are not only hidden in luxury restaurants. They are also found in the humblest traditional taverns of small fishing villages or alpine villages in Greece – many of which do not offer a set menu but are inspired by the fresh ingredients of the day. They offer authentic Mediterranean cuisine, made with simple and organic products. The dishes are prepared with eggs and cheese from the nearby farm, vegetables grown in their gardens and freshly caught fish brought by the fishermen at dawn and served with wine from the local vineyard.
It is in these pristine environments that you will come into contact with the true identity of authentic Greek cuisine. Accept this opportunity and enjoy every taste: you will always remember the food tasted in this country.

Mykonos has an airport that provides connections to mainland Greece and the rest of Europe, which operates exclusively during the summer season. A ferry service connects the island with Piraeus, Rafina, Thessaloniki and other Aegean islands. As for the internal transport to the island, direct buses to the main beaches leave from the town of Mykonos.

Among the most famous beaches, in the southern part of the island, there are Kalafatis, Ornos, Paraga, Paradise, Super Paradise and Elià. Aghios Stefanos and Panormos are among the best known in the northern part. Mono is a cosmopolitan island that welcomes thousands of tourists throughout the year. The island was considered as the paradise of the LGBT community, but later it will lend itself to becoming the summer “capital” of tolerance in general.