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Guide to Mikonos, Greece
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What's better than planning a trip to single city? A visit the whole of a Grecian island, of course! Nearly 100 miles from the popular land of Piraeus and relatively close to the national capital of Athens, Mykonos is a beautiful, sun-drenched island lapped by both a Mediterranean atmosphere and water. Vacationers making Mykonos their getaway locale number in the thousands each year, and though the island's largest city boasts a well-apportioned, modernized collection of streetscapes, giving the impression that this destination has effectively offered itself wholly to the gods of tourism and kitsch, there are still plenty of places upon this small formation to whittle away the daylight basking in the glory (albeit expired) of ancient ruins. Cultural spectacles were the first items on the list to attract a tourist crowd to Mykonos. Artists seemed to devour the island's untarnished beauty, and this led collectors to the sites of and inspirations for the modern pieces which came about in the second half of the 20th Century. Sure, you can enjoy a visit to Mykonos without being heckled by street vendors selling one-of-a-kind canvases, and you don't have to spend your time trekking from museum to museum to get your fix of the goodness the island still has to offer, but things just don't seem the same as they were before influx became a run-of-the-mill term here. Probably the most appealing aspect of Mykonos for foreigners is the ability to find a private home for rent while the majority of Grecian people collectively enjoy recesses of their own. Beachfront properties are the most popular, so you'll have to book months in advance. Beware: Prices for views of the Mediterranean are steep.
When to go:
As long as you're not destined to arrive on Mykonos at the height of winter, you're set to enjoy gorgeous, warm weather that rivals and can often best the climatic conditions of Caribbean and Thai locales. Those only able to make it here in December, January, or February will do well with knowing to keep oneself inland as much as possible to experience the least chilly weather possible. Summers on Mykonos are truly extraordinary, and only the unlucky encounter with a stretch of daily downpours can bring bad reviews upon the island. Many residents here own patches of pollinating gems, therefore a visit inside the blooming season is well worth those few days employers ordinarily allow workers to reserve for special occasions.
Getting there and around:
It's good for Mykonos to have Athens close by, considering how difficult it is to gain direct access to the island from international cities, and with about 10 flights back and forth, you won't be left wandering the Athenian terminals for more than a few hours. Once you've found your way to this roughly-10-square-mile paradisiacal Mediterranean mound, you'll be hard pressed to find frequent public bus service to take you to your hotel. Rely on either taxis or a private car to get you to and from the airport, as well as around Mykonos' landscape.
Attractions:
Restaurants and alcohol-driven establishments are really the bread and butter of the Mykonos economy, so if you'd like to show your support for the island in a way that keeps business booming, be sure to grab some extra Souvlakia and a few extra custom made spritzers to wash it all down. Oh, and history lovers will find the island's archaeological, nautical, and folklore museums quite good.
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