VENETIA
One of the best known...
by SirRichard
VENETIA
One of the best known views in Mykonos is this little riviera where the houses seem to enter in the sea. It starts from the sand beach of Alevkantra and ends at the edge of the old neighbourhood of Kastro (Castle). Houses built over the sea with polychrome porches, balconies, windows, doors and stairways, wooden terraces under which the waves break, lend a special flavour to this part of Mykonos. It is the neighbourhood beloved of artists, many of whom have immortalized it in beautiful paintings, thus in their own way contributing to the spread of the island's fame.
You can come by cruise ship
by wadekorzan
Every day new and different cruise ships were arriving and the twn was being stormed by the masses. Going by cruise ship is a great way to see many Greek Islands. However, we felt it rather unfortunate that we saw many people each day coming from the cruise ships and had just a few hours to spend, wandered around Mykonos Tow during the day (when some of the shops are closed) and in the day there certainly isn't the pleasant and exciting atmosphere of the evening...and unfortunately many cruise ship passengers were rushing back to their ships already by 5 or 6 PM because either the ship was leaving or they didn't want to miss dinner aboad the ship which they had already paid for....it is a shame to be so cheated of Mykonos Island in a way...so I would say if you come by cruise ship, try to stay ashore in the evening, too, if you can, and if you ahve the chance, eat in one of the restaurants and don't go rushing back to the ship just because it is included!
Church of Panagia Paraportiani
by wadekorzan
There are over 250 churches on the small island of Mykonos, but this one is certainly the most photographed, and I certainly recommend having a look at it. It's right in Mykonos Town (Hora). Built over 500 years ago, this church actually is "5 churches in one", as there are 5 different churches on two different levels. The four churches that combine with the main church are Agios Sozontas, Agioi Anargyroi, Agia Anastasia, and Agios Efstathios. The church is also known as "Our Lady of the Postern Gate", and architecturally it is really a unique blend of traditional, modern, and Byzantine architecture.
The main church, known as "Paraportiani" is named from the word "porta", meaning door, because it used to stand at the entrance to an old medieval castle which no longer exists.
The church is located in the Kastro district, which is the "old" center of Mykonos.
Crowded, but sort of a must-see beach
by wadekorzan
Plats Yialos Beach...it is famous, everybody knows it...you kind of have to come here, to see it for yourself. Personally this was the one beach I didn't care for soooo much. It is really very crowded (some others are, too, but tis one is so compact it seemed like everybody was really on top of each other). We were actually lucky to get sunbeds and an umbrella. It is a nice enough beach, and easy to get to if you don't have a car, as there are regular buses from Mykonos Town. You can also take a boat from here to Paradise, Super Paradise, and Elia beaches, so it is convenient... This is a very family oriented beach so good in that sense, if you like that...The beach is located on the south coast of the island, there are some beach tavernas here where you can eat, and watersports....
Mykonos, The Party Island
by zindara
Mykonos is a nice island for tourism.. white houses, blue sea, beautiful mills...
But Mykonos also has a lot of live in the night. You will find lots of pubs, bars, etc. The typical narrow streets change right after the sunset...
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Me on deck....
Paradise Beach at sunset
Mykonos harbour
towels provided by the beach boys of n'ammos
