Written by Hannes Ben In the following short article, I would like to explore an area of Mykonos situated just beyond Kalafatis beach, which for most people is either too remote to travel to or simply to rocky and underdeveloped to do anything exciting. As you will learn, things have changed immensely up there in the southeast and pretty much…
Written by Hannes Ben Mykonos does not need any introduction. By now, it is known globally as the crown jewel of the Greek islands, not only by tourists from several countries (such as the USA, the UK, Germany, France, and Italy) who have been visiting for decades, but also by cultures from all over the world, reaching from the Americas…
Why write an article about these three locations? What makes them so special? Are they linked in any way? The headline does not reveal much and there are many unique places in Mykonos; so what makes this part so special? People who know Mykonos and have travelled there a few times, will without a doubt, have heard of Elia –…
Enjoy the last part of our Discovering Mykonos series – here you can find Part 1 (Autumn), Part 2 (Winter) and Part 3 (Spring). June June may not be as busy as July and August, but you do see people everywhere. Parties are in full swing. You are likely to get stuck in traffic several times. Prices double by this time;…
Before you read: Make sure to read Part 1 and Part 2. MARCH March is when the flowers begin to blossom and the grass and trees peak in growth. The island is not only green, it starts to look truly colorful. Like in February, there may be stormy days with heavy rain. Temperatures toward the end of the month could…
Did you miss Part 1? Make sure to read it here. December Much like January in terms of weather, but not as beautifully green or as stunningly colorful as in March and April. The freshness of the air and the sound of the sea create a truly relaxing environment. If you want a place of calmness in a healthy environment…
It’s 2019. Mykonos may once, if merely a few decades ago, have been a place known to few, eccentric and, often, LGBT-minded travellers. However, times have changed for this small metropolitan island. Now, it is not only a hotspot in Greece, but, and especially over the last 5 years, has undoubtedly grown to be globally favored as an island for…
To be honest, not many people travel to the Cyclades islands because of the architecture. There’s just too much natural beauty, historically relevant sites, and amazing nightlife venues for architecture to rank high on a traveler’s anticipation scale. And yet… Talk to anyone who’s spent an afternoon walking the streets of Mykonos and the first thing brought up is usually…
Everyone knows Mykonos for its world-famous parties and paradisiac beaches; after all, its slogan is not “Dance, drink, never sleep” for nothing. But the island has so much more to offer to both visitors and residents. Behind the expensive restaurants, luxurious hotels, and never-ending parties there are hidden gems for those who love history. The beauty of the Island of…
As one of the most idyllic destinations Europe has to offer, Mykonos is high on the go-to list of many engaged couples and newlyweds. Heavenly beaches, incredible sunsets, and great parties combine with history, mythology, and ancient locations to create a unique environment. This Greek island is the perfect place to get away from everyday life. It’s just so easy…
