Mykonos has
become the most popular, the most high profile and the most expensive island of Cyclades. Boosted by direct air links
with Europe, it sees several million tourists
a year pass through, producing some spectacular August overcrowding on the
island's 86 square kilometers. Its striking capital is one of the most
photogenic Cycladic towns with whitewashed houses concealing a dozen little
churches, shrines and chapels.
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The
cosmopolitan Mykonos
is famous for
its lively and hectic nightlife and this is one of the many reasons that attracts many visitors from Greece and abroad every year. The narrow streets in the country begin to fill with people in the afternoon, while traffic is increased in the evening. Bars and nightclubs with loud music for all tastes from well known dj's marks the nightlife of Mykonos.
Mykonos
is the 10th bigger island
of Cyclades with 86km2
extension and 10.134 population. Mykonos Town or Chora is the capital of the
island. The best time to explore the capital is in early morning when most
people head out to the beaches. The labyrinthine design of the capital was
supposed to confuse the pirates who plagued Mykonos
in the 18th century, and it has the same effect on today's visitors. Getting
lost in the convoluted streets and valleys is half the fun of Mykonos,
although there are few places worth seeking out, like Archaeological museum,
Maritime museum and Folklore museum. But the best place to enjoy coffee and the
magical landscape is Little Venice, named by the high, arcaded Venetian houses
built right up to the water's edge on its Southwest side.
