Mykonos - Vacation in Greece

As summer is just around the corner; I thought I should post some pictures from the beautiful island of Mykonos; part of the Cycladic island complex.

Mykonos is the great glamour island of Greece and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez-meets-Ibiza style and party-hard reputation. But there’s more to it than the dazzling sand, preening celebrities and insatiable revellers. Those who spend a little time here will discover the quiet charm of the Cycladic maze of Hora, the pleasure of travelling the backcountry roads and a dining scene to rival any Greek island.

The island boasts 25 beaches, to be precise, and they’re justifiably its biggest natural attraction. Partygoers, look no further than Paradise or Super Paradise, dominated by eponymous clubs; Paraga and Psarou are other favourites for beach parties. Elia is Mykonos’ longest sweep of white sand, popular with families, while Platys Gialos and Kalafatis are particularly good for water sports. On the north coast, Panormos (Principaute) and Agios Sostis receive a fraction of visitors to southern beaches and have naturist-friendly sections. Pebbled Myrsine and Fokos coves, reachable via rutted tracks off the northeast coast, offer seclusion and refuge from the crowds. In the southwest, Ornos bustles with dozens of seafront restaurants, while secluded Agios Ioannis and Ftelia beach are good spots for windsurfing.

Mykonos also operates an International Airport, located 4 kilometers from the town of Mykonos. The airport received over 1,2 million tourists in 2017 and an expansion plan is already under implementation, increasing its terminal and sq. feet facilities by 50%.

The climate of Mykonos is characterised by hot, dry summers and mild winters. Like in most of the Aegean islands it hardly ever rains during summer but rain showers can be expected between October and April. Temperatures in July and August range from 30ºC (86ºF) during the day to 22ºC (72ºF) at night. The Cyclades are famous for the constant wind (called meltemi) in July and August that mitigates the heat a bit.

In the whole period mid-May through mid-October it's usually warm and sunny enough to enjoy the beaches.