How to Get Around Mykonos

How to Get Around Mykonos

Mykonos, the pearl of the Aegean Sea, is a world-famous island known as "Little Venice." Celebrities from all over the world have chosen it for their holidays, and as one of the most beautiful and romantic places on earth, it attracts a great many visitors.

To explore Mykonos, there are many kinds of tours to choose from, so you can pick the one you like best. Here are our suggestions!

1Public bus. This tour starts in Mykonos Town and takes you through narrow, maze-like lanes and beautiful snow-white houses, with plenty of chances for lovely photos in the morning when the town is still quiet. Learn about the history of the old windmills, see the small harbor and the churches, get close to the famous windmills and go to see Petros, the well-known Pelican of Mykonos. Explore the island by bus, visit the most famous beaches and the inland areas, and take photos of the fishermen and their caiques. Along the way you will pass small private chapels and houses built in the typical Cycladic style. Visit Ano Mera, the second largest village on Mykonos. Ano Mera is a white village on golden hills dotted with green trees, beautiful and very peaceful, where the locals live. Then stroll around the traditional square and visit the Panagia Tourliani Monastery, built in the 16th century, with impressive monastery architecture. The outside has white domes, and the courtyard in front of the church has a beautiful marble fountain. After that, head to Kalafatis Beach.

Pic : https://www.mykonostour.com/mykonos_general_information/ktel.html You can check the bus schedule at this link.

2 Cruise. Sail across the clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea and discover the most beautiful beaches on the southern coast of Mykonos.
Cruise along the southern coast and relax on a boat in ancient Greek style, passing all the beautiful beaches. Cross over to the uninhabited island of Dragonissi, where there is a cave formed by beautiful rock formations. The cave is full of minerals and creates the most amazing colors in the water. With luck, you may spot mountain goats and wild eagles, as well as Tropicana Beach and the natural beach of Frangias. If you love swimming and snorkeling, the clear water is simply gorgeous. Then continue by boat to world-famous Paradise Beach. If you still want to swim, you can take another dip here, or go party at Tropicana Bar, which was recently voted one of the best beach bars in the world. Then cruise back to Ornos, stopping on the way at Plati Yalos beach, where you can go ashore.

3 By ATV. For adventure lovers, explore breathtaking scenery, countryside and beautiful beaches. This way of traveling is sure to appeal to you, and it is the most advantageous and fastest way to discover the island's beautiful natural landscapes, its cultural way of life and its sandy beaches. Traveling by jeep is also great because you can explore new, hidden routes that few people ever find. Enjoy stunning views of the countryside, beautiful beaches, magnificent scenery and all the island's treasures, a true paradise by the sea. Then follow the coastal road before reaching Houlakia Beach and keep going up to the lighthouse. Drive through the Marathi area, past the dam and Panormos Beach, to Agios Sostis Bay. After Agios Sostis, drive to the Ano Mera area to see the ruins of the Venetian castle called Paleokastro. Explore the area around Ano Mera, with its farmland and nearby old abandoned mines. Drive along the southern coast through Kalafatis and Kalo Livadi, past the green expanse of Halara. The next stop is Agrari Beach, and then head back to Mykonos Town.

Pic : http://www.superisemykonos.com/ You can rent a vehicle at this link.

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