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To
all who wish to experience the magic of this little island, the
information on this site will provide a well-rounded and honest
picture of what it has to offer. Mykonos is a grand example of unique
cycladic architecture set around a picturesque fishing-village bay.
Totally whitewashed organic cube-like buildings fit closely together
to form a kind of haphazard maze of narrow alley ways and streets.
The earthen colors of the bare hills which surround the town's gleaming
whiteness is set between the aura of an incredibly blue sky and
even deeper blue sparkling sea. Its many well preserved windmills
and hundreds of tiny red-roofed churches adds a flavor of culture
and custom to the scene, enhanced even further by many museums and
the historical ancient site of nearby Delos. Together with being
friendly and open people, the locals have a healthy understanding
of what it means to have a good time. Put this together with all
the island's other qualities and it is no wonder Mykonos has been
often named "the jewel" of the Aegean Sea.
As
with any famous location, sensationalism by the press often distorts
the facts. Some of the recent publicity Mykonos received for being
very expensive, full of gays and even a drug capital, is in fact
far from accurate. Efforts made by the local police force to curb
drug abuse have kept this common tourist-resort problem under control
through the introduction of a well organized undercover network.
The modern gay society exists in every corner of the world but only
gravitates to locations that are uniquely beautiful and socially
tolerant. As the island does have a long established gay scene this
clearly suggests Mykonos is both. The fact of the matter is, the
majority of visitors to the island are non-gay.
Expense
as we know is a relative thing, different to each individual. In
relation to the rest of Greece, Mykonos can be one of the more expensive
places to visit. In actual fact to supply the needs of the rich
as well as the budget holidaymaker, a complete range of accommodation
and eating facilities are available to make it possible for just
about anyone to enjoy the island. In relation to other holiday resorts
in Europe and North America, Mykonos is not only on a par but often
cheaper in comparison.
As well as catering to the demands of its summer guests with an
infrastructure that has been well developed over the years, an off-season
tourist industry has also emerged making it possible to visit in
comfort during the non-summer months. Frequent air and sea connections
together with heated rooms and good taverns in and around the main
town, allow the adventurous traveler to properly experience the
island's natural beauty. When the crowds have departed, it is then
that Mykonos can best be enjoyed as the tiny Cycladic fishing village
it has always been.
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