Mykonos
The famed Cycladic island of Mykonos is packed with breathtaking scenery and inspiring cultural heritage. There is no doubt why Mykonos was, is and will be one of the top holiday destinations in Europe. The island combines everything from the luxurious comforts linked to glamorous lifestyle to the quaint traditional countryside. Mykonos Island offers the ideal combination of all features and worlds, of the old and new, of golden beaches to historic landmarks, of simplicity and glamour! In Mykonos you will definitely find it all!
Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel offers uniqueness, history and luxury. Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel is an unequivocally recommended choice concerning your accommodation on the island. The hotel has been registered as a “national preserved property”, but was built in the 60s using stone. The hotel lies secluded by the coastline and blend perfectly into its surroundings as it was placed there by nature. Moreover, being a five-star luxury boutique hotel, you will enjoy all the services and facilities available. Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel is a perfect blend of modern amenities and ancient Greek charm! It is Mykonos, the blend of the old and new!
There all a lot to see and do on Mykonos! One of the most impressive features of Mykonos is its stunning natural landscapes and scenery, which is offered in abundance! Mykonos is also known to be the home of golden sandy beaches and deep blue waters! The island’s long coastline is dotted with plentiful of beaches where you can unwind, relax and enjoy the hot sun. Mykonos’ Chora is enchanting to say the least. Its Cycladic whitewashed homes, charismatic chapels and cobble narrow alley ways invite you to explore it! The island’s quaint and traditional villages exude its deep culture. Allow yourself to enjoy all that the island has to offer, you will not be disappointed.
The Archaeological Museum is probably the most famous museum on the island, which is visited by thousands of tourists from the motherland of Greece and tourists on an annual basis. This museum is located nearby the town’s harbour and exhibits ceramics, jewellery and marble sculptures, which were excavated not only from the island of Mykonos but also from its neighbouring islands of Delos and Renia.
Next to the old port, beside the only beach found in Chora, sit the Pillars of Gialos. The magnificent 150 year old pillars once supported a balcony of a privately owned aristocratic residence built in the mid 18th century. When the residence was renovated some 80 years ago, the grand pillars were re-located to their present location, near the Town’s beach, so that they could be marvelled by the island’s visitors and locals alike!
Windmills
It is a fact that nobody has ever visited the island of Mykonos and not stared at the majestic pure white windmills in awe and absolute amazement. These magnificent white soldiers, as they are known, have been one of the most recognized landmarks of the Cycladic island of Mykonos, which is also known as the ‘island of wind.’ The windmills are scattered all around the island, but the majority are found in Mykonos capital city, Chora.
Mykonos is known as being the ultimate holiday spot because of the luxury and glamour its modern development exudes. However, Mykonos is not all glam and party, in fact it encompasses a rich cultural heritage which is evident in the architecture and landmarks scattered throughout the island.
