Asteria Pension

Be prepared

by Kenward

The night life on the island is not as wild as places like Ibiza...but it has a special charm of its own. The clubs are all very small (I think this is because of the limitations placed on constructing building over 2 storeys).

The action does not start until after 1 or 2 am. Have a very late dinner and then enjoy drinks/cocktails at the various bars and then slowly make your way to your favourite club. The clubs all play a variety of music and some have entertainment later on in the night. Check out a few of the gay clubs, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that this is where most of the "in crowd" prefer to hang out...mainly because the music and the "people watching" is best here.

Due to the size of the clubs don't be surprised to find large crowds gathered outside, just hanging out...luckily, you can order drinks outside the clubs. anything goes, the island is extremely laid back and so too are most of the clubs.

Ornos beach

by hydronetta

Ornos beach is situated in front of a small fishing village just 2.5 kms south of town making it therefore the closest one to Hora (sse map pic) . It has fine sand but, unfortunately it is often overcrowded and much developed for everyone's taste as there are sun beds and umbrellas for rent, a diving school, sea-skiing and windsurfing are available on the beach; on the shore of the bay a huge hotel complex offers various restaurants and bars. There are hotels in the nearby area if you choose to stay there.
Ornos is reachable by local bus (just 10 minutes ride), frequently leaving from the capital

A nice old lady

by mitla

In a little room you will find the Maritime Museum simple but fascinating. An old lady who speaks only greek will try in any way to explain you all the things inside... fortuntaly there are signs with english translation!

MYKONOS LOVELY PLACE

by viajeras2

"MIKONOS 1996"

The island was once very poor, and the people tried to survive on fishing and stock breeding on the harsh land. A major industry was also ship construction. Tourism has turned the economy over since it started in the 1950's and the locals have a double attitude towards this: it may have saved the economy but some also feel that it has taken over too much.

: With the exception of Mykonos town, Chora, all over Mykonos you will see the typical Cycladic cubist style of architecture. Small, often single storey white cubes sprinkled over the landscape like little iced cakes. Mykonos town however offers a different architectural style that is unique in the area. Here, flanking the narrow winding streets are buildings reminiscent of a medieval style.
Every house is reached via a flight of straight steps, parallel to the road, whilst the space underneath these steps was traditionally kept for storage. Atop the steps is a wooden painted balcony that sometimes projects over the road to nearly touch the balcony of the house across the street. Here too, you will find a change from the ubiquitous blue and white decor of Greece. In Mykonos town the wooden structures of every house are painted in a rainbow of colours, against the whitewashed walls and blue sky, the effect is absolutely delightful.