Mykonos Greece Tourism (2019) Travel Guide Top Places

"The island of the winds."

Mykonos Tourism

Mykonos is another beautiful Greek island of the Cyclades group situated in the middle of Aegean Sea.

The island, also known as the island of the winds is highly famous among part lovers, as it offers one of the best nightlife in Europe. The destination is also famous among LGBT community as it offers many gay beaches and clubs. Mykonos is one of the most visited island in Aegean Sea.

Places to Visit In Mykonos

The Windmills

Little Venice

Paraportiani Church

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

Psarou

Paradise

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Nightlife in Mykonos

Mykonos has an amazing nightlife with generally bars opening up at 10 PM until sunrise. The island has vast number of clubs and bars which offers amazing views from the balcony as well. Drinking is bit expensive in Mykonos. There are several gay nightclubs as well.

Shopping in Mykonos

Mykonos is home to many artists, so there are a number of fine galleries offering original works. The island is full of fabulous little boutiques which carry exclusive name brands, among them outstanding Greek jewelers, souvenirs as well as works of art.

Currency in Mykonos

Euro is the currency accepted by almost all the countries in Europe.

Exchanging Money in Mykonos

There are plenty of banks on the island andÂ¾currency exchangeÂ¾is not a problem. You can also change money in post offices. In smaller places, you can change currency in tourist shops. There are plenty of ATMs where you can draw Euros with your bank card, visa, and master card. Credit cards are accepted all over the island with 5% commission to the shop.

Daily Budget for Mykonos

The daily budget for a shoestring trip can be around EUR 25, while for mid-range trip, it should be EUR 45 and if you want to travel in luxury, you have to have arounf EUR 90 kept aside for a day.

Religion of Mykonos

Like all other destinations in Greece, the most followed religion in Mykonos is Christian Orthodox.

Mykonos Customs

Being a party destination, everybody expects you to party all the night. So if you love to sleep early and are a morning person, you might hear noises out of your window in the morning as people wil be returning from the parties.

Language of Mykonos

Greek is the main and official lanfuage of the island. However, tourists wont have any problem as all the residents understand major languages, especially english.

History of Mykonos

History suggests that the island was inhabitated from 3000 BC. But the real civilization began to fluorish around 11 BC. During ancient times, the island was rather a poor one with limited agricultural resources and only two towns.Mykonos later came under the hands of Roman empire, Venitian rule and Ottoman empire. After Greece's independence, Mykonos soon became a tourist destination with many famous artists, politicians and wealthy Europeans deciding to spend their vacations.

Restaurants and Local Food in Mykonos

You will find great Greek food at all price ranges in all over the Mykonos town. You can have good Greek food at reasonable prices, but it also easy to spend a fortune to have great delicacies. All the eateries have their menus displayed at the enterance. Restaurants faving sea are much more expensive. Local specialities include Kopanisti Mykonou - a type of cheese, Amygdalota (dessert) Lazarakia (dessert) and Melopita (dessert).
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Best Time to Visit Mykonos

Commuting within Mykonos

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Top Hotels In Mykonos

Melangel

10.0 (18 reviews)

€ 166 onwards

Lithos by Spyros & Flora

9.8 (272 reviews)

€ 70 onwards

Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort

9.6 (149 reviews)

€ 275 onwards

Rocabella Mykonos Hotel

9.6 (182 reviews)

€ 182 onwards

Aeolos Hotel

9.6 (907 reviews)

€ 67 onwards

Damianos Mykonos Hotel

9.6 (545 reviews)

€ 58 onwards

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How To Reach Mykonos

There are daily flights and boats from Athens which is very convinent and comfortable. Flights take around 35 minutes while boats take 4-5 hours to reach Mykonos.