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Party island, sun seekers paradise, call it what you will. Mykonos is Greece\u2019s answer to France\u2019s St Tropez or Spain\u2019s Ibiza. A heady mix of the cosmopolitan, high styling night goers and cruise ship passengers! Make no mistake, this white-washed summer destination is up there with the best of them!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is little getting away from the fact that Mykonos is the glamour island of Greece. So much so, it\u2019s high-profile visitors often include the greats of the celebrity world. Step ashore and you are walking among the jet-set gang, the fashionistas, oh and cruise ship crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look beyond the hotels and beach bars of Mykonos, and there is something for those looking for more than just the sandy beaches to top up the tan. Whether you decide to come during the high season when finding that precious space on the beach is like a competitive event in its own right or decide to wait for out-of-season when the island is deserted. Exploring Mykonos will uncover travel riches that will delight, it just depends on if you want to do it alone!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to do and see<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

The thought of some summer sun is enticing enough, especially if you\u2019re travelling there from the northern reaches of Europe. The golden sands and the lapping of the crystal clear waters on the shore. Sounds like bliss, and is! The beach side tavernas are just as welcoming, perfect for an evening to relax and watch the sun sink below the horizon at the close of another day. All sounds so idyllic, but if you are looking for life beyond the beach, then Mykonos can provide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Agios Sostis<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 a golden sandy beach away from the populous south coast. There\u2019s little shade and limited parking, but it\u2019ll make for a great alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Archaeological Museum of Mykonos<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 For a complete change, this small collection is still worth your time. Plenty of pots and carved monuments to see, and it’ll give you a ‘potted’ history of the island.
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3.\u00a0Delos<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Which leads us on Delos<\/em>. It\u2019s 2km to the west of Mykonos and is an entire island of treasures! It\u2019s an archaeological site, where most of the artefacts you\u2019ll see in the museum come from! Little wonder the island was declared a national museum. Tinos<\/em> is another island worth considering if you are looking for a change of scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Little Venice<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 You really must seek this place out. When you do, you\u2019ll find yourself in an area where the buildings have been constructed on the water\u2019s edge. Their balconies overhanging the water. Hence the Little Venice reference. A place to add pictures to your instagram account.
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5.\u00a0Other beaches<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 We\u2019ve mentioned one (Agios Sostis), but this is an island with many. Whether it\u2019s water sports, you\u2019re after or just to sit on the water\u2019s edge, soaking up the atmosphere with a glass of something cold. You are not short of options. Places like Paraga<\/em>, Megali Ammos<\/em> and Kapari<\/em> each offer stunning locations from crescent-shaped rocky coves to being within walking distance of the centre of town. Try one each day, call it beach hopping.
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6.\u00a0Tourliani Monastery <\/span><\/strong>\u2013 Found at Ano Mera\u2019s centre, this castle looking monastery, founded back in 1537, has a splendid domed church and a small museum.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Touring with transport<\/h4>\n

If the call of the sea is too strong then you really must catch a cruise<\/a> and head around the island by boat. It’ll give you a different perspective of the island, and what’s not to enjoy about a cruise that can reveal the hidden corners a land trip can’t.<\/p>\n

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Aside from the above, Mykonos is all about the high life, the topping up of tans and being seen in the night, partying. Sounds like the perfect summer retreat! Greece is a go, go.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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