| Mykonos is the ultimate Greek island, the 24/7 party | | | | road north heading to the town of Ano Mera to get to |
| zone of the Cyclades. Dancing in the streets, all-night | | | | Panormos, the largest and most popular of the |
| parties, and the sinful 12 Gods circuit party that goes | | | | northern beaches. Close to Panormos are many small |
| on day and night for almost a week. Mykonos is ALL | | | | coves and secluded beaches. Aghios Sotis is the |
| THAT and sooo much more; it can be a tranquil | | | | farthest beach north reachable by car and is gaining |
| paradise if you simply steer clear of the madness. Just | | | | popularity with the local population seeking some |
| a short drive out of town, breathtaking empty oases | | | | peace and quiet. |
| await to be discovered. You can spend your vacation | | | | Contrary to popular perception Mykonos does have |
| on paradise just listening to the waves and counting | | | | historical and architectural sites worth visiting that often |
| the stars with the man of your dreams. | | | | go unnoticed by most of its visitors. One of the most |
| A 10-minute hike from Platis Yialos, Paranga Beach is | | | | famous architectural structures in Greece is |
| a picture perfect shore big enough to choose the spot | | | | Paraportiani. Its name means "inner door" to the |
| you want according to your mood. The south side is | | | | medieval stone walls which encircled the area in |
| calm and sedate, with many people reading and | | | | ancient times. The Archaeological Museum houses |
| lounging in the sun. You can rent a beach lounger and | | | | marble sculptures, ceramics and jewellery. The |
| an umbrella and have lunch in the shade of grapevines | | | | Aegean Maritime Museum displays models of a |
| before venturing back to the scorching sun for an | | | | collection of ships from the pre-Minoan period through |
| afternoon of swimming and sunbathing. Agrari and Elia | | | | to the 19th century and nautical and ancient artifacts |
| beaches are large with fine powdered golden sand | | | | related to the history of shipping on Mykonos. Finally |
| just perfect for a quiet afternoon of swimming. Agrari | | | | you must visit Delos one of Greece's most famous |
| is tranquil, and Elia has a variety of high end resorts | | | | archaeological sites, the island of the goddess Artemis, |
| spas, tavernas and bars and offers water sports and | | | | located 2 kilometers to the west of Mykonos reached |
| parasailing. Watermania, on a hillside behind Elia is a | | | | by a short boat ride leaving every 20 minutes from the |
| huge aqua park where a party atmosphere reigns | | | | mainland. The entire island has been declared a |
| daily; the absolute Mecca for kids of all ages. | | | | national museum. |
| On days when the notorious Aegean winds are | | | | Mykonos is a seasonal island. The best months are |
| strong, Kalo Livadi one of the few pebbly beaches on | | | | May, June, September, and October when the |
| Mykonos is your best bet to beat eating sand all day | | | | weather is perfect, and everything less expensive. July |
| long. The beach spans as far as the eye can see and | | | | and August are very crowded with a mixed tourist |
| has the clearest water in Mykonos. The closest beach | | | | crowd. Yes, Mykonos seems like an enormous circus |
| to the main town of Mykonos is Ornos, this beach is | | | | where everything is out of control. But the great thing |
| usually overrun with families and tourists on package | | | | is that with so many beaches, all large, with exquisite |
| vacations. But it's still possible to have a nice swim and | | | | emerald-aquamarine water, you can still find some |
| relax under the sun. Farther north, accessible only by | | | | peace and quiet if you want. |
| car or scooter, are several pretty beaches. Take the | | | | |