The
Cyclades Islands in Greece are some of the most magnificent
islands in the world. The startling contrast between bright
white sands and sharp cliffs overlooking crystal blue waters
offers visitors a dreamlike experience that is incomparable to
anything even the most seasoned tourist has seen.
Mikonos is only 10 miles long, making it
one of the smallest of the Cyclades. Visitors from other
islands find Mikonos to be a lovely change of pace and
atmosphere. Its dry, rough topography makes its radiant
beaches all the more inviting, and its air is clean and warm.
Mikonos has earned the reputation of being a cosmopolitan
island that draws an enormous amount of tourists to its sandy
beaches and hilly terrain. It is quite a dynamic place,
attracting all types of travelers depending on the seasons.
During the early summer months, it is a hot spot for
party-seeking college students. But during the off-peak
months, Mikonos transforms into a haven for sophisticated
tourists, artists, and intellectuals seeking to vacation in
the midst of beauty. It is also quite popular among Londoners
and Parisians, as it is known for its chic style and
accessibility. During her life, Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis
frequented the island and helped transform it into a decidedly
socialite-heavy place. The same elegance and magic that once
attracted Jackie O. remains today in the form of a beautifully
cohesive landscape that suggests a reprieve from the harsh
contrast of some of the other Cyclades’ terrain. Here you
will find sweeping shores, warm air, charming houses and an
aura of placidity.
The capital of Mikonos is Hora, a town of
fishermen and boaters, where the invitation is to relax and
enjoy the slower environment. Here you can spend an entire day
reading on the beach. Or, perhaps you will want to window shop
at seaside boutiques, stroll along the harbor, and sample
Greek cuisine in any number of Hora’s restaurants and
specialty stores. You could just set out with no destination
at all and wind your way through the town’s delightfully
narrow streets and explore. You will soon realize that in Hora,
aimlessness is an acceptable and commendable form of leisure.
Whether
you are looking for excitement or calm, you are sure to find
it here, as Mikonos also boasts of an energetic social scene.
Spend the day relaxing, then dance through the night. There is
truly something for everyone here.
