Mykonos

Description

Mykonos spelled also as Miconos or Mikonos, (in Greek: Μύκονος) [ˈmikonos]) is a famous destination for summer vacations. It`s a Greek island, part of the Cyclades in Aegean Sea. Every year it attracts the high society and celebrities from all over the world. Cosmopolitan, high class, luxurious and with a night life for party animals, Mykonos will statisfy all of your needsis. Mykonos is also known as the windy island and this is not only a characteristic of the island but it makes it perfect for sailling. Mykonos combines the highest standards in accommodation (hotels and villas), swimming in crystal clear waters, high quality food and a night life to keep you drinking and dancing until the next morning. More than 50 beaches organized or secluded, more than 100 5 & 4 star hotels, more than 500 superlux villas, tenths of gourmet eating places, hundreds of bars and all the top shopping brands will keep you busy, awake and full of energy. The night walking at Matoyanni (in Mykonos town, called also chora) is a unique experience. You can fly in Mykonos with one of direct flights departing from various European airports or you can fly to Athens and then you can get in one of many daily 35 minutes duration flights to Mykonos. High speed ferry boats are also available. Mykonos is lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island spans an area of 85.5 square kilometres. (33.0 sq mi). It rises to an elevation of 341 metres (1,119 feet). The permanent inhabitants are a little more than 10.000 most of whom live in the largest town, Mykonos, which lies on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora (i.e. the Town in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town). Mykonos` nickname is The island of the winds. Tourism is the major factor of the local economy. In www.tripinview.com you can have a complete and true aerial view of all the coastline of Mykonos and all coastal hotels and villas in video and photos from a helicopter Near by Places and Destinations of Interest Even if Mykonos is famous for its high class, luxurous and celebrity style vacations it is also a very interesting cultural destination as it is the closest inhabited island to the famous and full of ancient ruins island of Delos. Delos is just few miles away of Mykonos and the boat trip is very easy and lasts only few minutes. On Delos island there are many spots of archological interest. The Delos museum is also recommended for a visit Rinhia or Rinia is a complex of small uninhabited islands very close to Delos and Mykonos. It is a typical place for "isolated moments" and for swimming in crystal waters almost alone or with few other people on the beaches. Tinos, Paros, Naxos and Ios are recommended for a day trip as they are 30 to 60 minutes away from Mykonos (using a speed boat)