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| With its own
airport, sandy beaches, and a vibrant nightlife, the Greek island of Mykonos
is the smallest of the main islands in the Cyclades but also the most
popular. The island boasts a new, much larger harbour making it easier for
the bigger boats to dock. Life is centred around Mykonos town itself. Being
such a popular destination results in the island becoming very overcrowded during the high
season. This popularity has one more drawback, as it has become the most
expensive in the Cycladic group. |
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| Mykonos is one of the most picturesque
islands in the Cyclades but has become infamous for its gay-friendly hot
spots, lively nightlife and nude beaches. All this is true but this is not
the only side of Mykonos. It is still possible to enjoy a family holiday on
the island although taking local advice on the best places to visit is
always advised. |
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town is watched over by its windmills, located on the edge of the beautiful Alefkandra
area of the town. Once the working mills used to grind
wheat. Now they are the island's most famous and most photographed symbols. |
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Most
traffic is banned from the waterfront and the narrow
maze of labyrinthine streets of the town
behind, so the only way to explore is on foot, getting lost in the maze of
streets is something that is claimed on many Greek islands, but in the case
of Mykonos town it is true. There is a wide variety of shops, restaurants
and cafes, if you look hard enough you can even find the odd traditional
taverna. Even when walking down the quietest of back streets you can come
across a clothes boutique or jewellery shop. All of this adds to the
reputation of Mykonos as being the most cosmopolitan of Greek islands. |
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 Little
Venice, a clutch of converted houses perched over the sea, and its nearby
restaurants may ooze charm but the picturesque tables come with a hefty
price tag. A meal here can easily cost twice as much as a similar meal in
another part of town. |
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Mykonos has a wide selection of good
beaches, with most of them reached through the use of the islands very good
bus service. There are the famous beaches such as Paradise beach (pictured)
and Super Paradise, both with a reputation for a high gay presence, and
nudity. If this is not for you then there are many other very good beaches
both big and small to suit all tastes. |
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