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Mykonos is considered to be one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands. Mykonos town or Chora is a beautiful town in the west of the island. It’s popularly known for its summer party atmosphere and stunning beaches which have been listed as some of the best in Europe with white and golden sand, turquoise waters and a definite feel of paradise about it.
Famed for its beautiful Mykonian windmills which are found all over the island but the most are concentrated in the main town of Chora. The famous ‘Kato Mill’ stands in a row on a hill overlooking the sea to harness the strong northern winds. These windmills are capped with wood and straw and were built in the 16th century by the Venetians to mill flour and were still being used until the early 20th century.
With so much to do in Mykonos it makes the perfect holiday location, you could:
- Visit one of the many beaches
- Take a look around the Kato Mills
- Take a guided tour around the island
- Wine tasting
- Take a Greek cookery class
- Go diving with the Mykonos diving centre
- Take a boat trip
- Head off on a safari with a personal guide
- Take a tour in an e-TUK
- Go sailing
- Traditional Mykonian Farm experience
- Party in one of the island’s clubs
- and many more
There are many luxury hotels and villas in Mykonos for holiday inspiration take a look at travel in Mykonos with Voyage Privé.
When is the best time to visit Mykonos?
With over three hundred days of sunshine, any time of year is a good time to travel to Mykonos, although the chance of rainy days are higher between October and March. The island is almost always pleasantly warm, ranging from 15°C in winter to around 28°C in summer (although extremes of 40°C are not unheard of, and snow has been known to fall in winter – but it seldom ‘sticks’).
Just a few places you could stay in Mykonos are:
Mykonos Ammos
5-star accommodation, this is a beachfront boutique hotel just a few steps away from Ornos Beach. With only 49 rooms and suites, this means that the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.
You can happily divide your time between the beach, the swimming pool and the Wellness and Beauty Centre, before browsing the in-hotel boutique, or if you want peace and quiet you can curl up in the compact mini-library with an old favourite or a new discovery.
Enjoy a wonderful array of freshly prepared Greek, Mediterranean and fusion dishes and enjoy a cocktail or three while working on your tan and relaxing in full.
Apollonia Mykonos
You possibly can’t get more private quiet than this hotel location. With just 35 bedrooms and its semi-private location, staying at this hotel feels would feel like spending time with a wealthy and welcoming stranger.
On the Agios Yiannis beachfront, and 4 kilometres from the heart of Mykonos town centre, you will find all the sights, cafés and even the nightclubs are within easy reach – or you can lounge by the pool enjoying the free Wi-Fi as you sip tall cool drinks and wait for it to be time to enjoy another meal bursting with Grecian flavour and superb customer service.
Whether it is the party life you are looking for or a relaxing beach holiday, Mykono has something for everyone to enjoy.
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