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| Inland, about 9 km from Mykonos town, stands Ano Mera, the most populated village (other than Mykonos town) on the island. Consisting of several scattered settl ... more |
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| Platis Yialos beach is located about 4 km from the center of Mykonos town, a very popular beach on the south side of the island. It is also one of the longest b ... more |
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| The town of Mykonos, or Chora as it is called by the natives, is quite impressive, due to its characteristic traditional cycladic style; the visitor is fascinat ... more |
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| Ornos Beach is 2, 5 kilometres south from the capital of Mykonos Greece, in front of a small fishing village. The beach has fine sand, crystalline waters and of ... more |
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| Paraga consists of two sandy beaches which are separated by a headland and form an endless golden beach. The northern beach is fully organised and have many tav ... more |
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Mykonos (Greek: Μύκονος) or Myconos is a Greek island and one of the top international tourist destinations, famous around the globe for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife. The island is part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Siros, Paros and Naxos. It spans an area of 86 km² and rises at an elevation of 364m at its highest point. The island is composed primarily of granite. It has little natural fresh water and relies on the desalination of sea water in order to meet its needs. There are approximately 6200 inhabitants (2002). The largest town is Mykonos, also known as Chora (i.e. the Town in Greek, a common denomination in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town), which lies on the west coast. It is believed that the island was named after a local hero, who is considered an offspring of the god Apollo and was worshipped locally in antiquity.
