Mini Mykonos Guide

(Last Update: 02.03.2024) In fact, Pariste.Net is only available in Paris and its surroundings; If you didn't know, I'm in favor of it being limited to France, but June 2017During my second visit to Mykonos in , I received so many questions about the island that I promised everyone that I would write a Mini Mykonos Guide at the first opportunity. calm sepenek I tried to continue. Well, since the holiday is over and we are back, let me fulfill my promise; By going beyond the borders of Paris and France and going a little beyond my limits, I offer you Mini Mykonos Guide I thought I would present it. Welcome, let's get to know this beautiful Greek island together. What to eat and drink in Mykonos, where to go, where to swim, where to have fun, where to relax, let's read all of them and more in this article:

First of all, we should know that Greece has thousands of islands in the Aegean Sea. Some sources say there are two thousand islands, some say there are six thousand islands! And Of the thousands of Greek islands, only around two hundred are inhabited.… I until today Yunanistan'in Atina ve Selanikrather than just islands Santorini ve MykonosI saw . It is difficult for me to write anything about Santorini, because I did not visit there from the perspective of a blogger, but I can write my little information notes. In this link on Ekşi Sözlük you can find. After all, both islands are beautiful and I'm sure many other Greek islands are as beautiful as these two islands I've seen.… Alright Among all these islands, why is Mykonos so important, or more precisely, why is it so popular? I'm sure you've heard many things, or rather many legends, about Mykonos, but at least you will understand better why Mykonos is important to me when you read this article.

When people think of Mykonos, I think two images come to mind: One: Gay Life, Two: Crazy nightlife. Yes, maybe both are true, but I think Mykonos should not be limited to this and confined to narrow patterns. For me Mykonos means freedom and peace… I'm sure you'll immediately approve of my description of freedom, but I think you'll find it strange that I think it's a peaceful island at first glance. No sir, it is a very peaceful island; As long as you go to the right places, act right, and live your holiday right. Freedom and peace; It is quite possible to taste these two insatiable flavors together in Mykonos.

The best seas are also in Turkey, Kalkan, Kaş, especially I wouldn't trade Kaputaş for the world but that's where it's missing; There is a lot of things in Bodrum and Alaçatı. The issue is not about sea-sand-sun, white houses, overflowing bougainvilleas; The matter is different… Mykonos has the right consistency and tastes real; It offers the greatest of sins to those who want it, and the most pleasant of peace to those who want it; Nobody interferes with anyone else, nobody disturbs anyone else. This is what I mean by freedom. Everyone is as comfortable as possible within their own boundaries; You neither interfere nor talk to each other. You decide how far you will go and where you will stop. You do not exceed your limits by thinking that freedom is unlimited, and perhaps that is why you are proud of yourself. Whatever you do, you do it because you think it should be that way. That's right, at least that's what I did on my second visit. in July 2023 NiceEven after settling in the best sea holiday Once I started doing it in my daily life, I didn't need to take such sea holidays again, but let's see...

First time in Mykonos June 2011We went with the Santorini-Mykonos tour that we planned ourselves. First, he flew from Istanbul to Mykonos and then went to Santorini without leaving the airport gate. don't break out of the pencil case We had a connection with a plane, had a dream holiday for three days in magnificent Santorini, and then returned to Mykonos with a similar plane. We stayed in Mykonos for four days, continued our Greek Islands dream in Mykonos, and when our holiday was over, we flew directly from Mykonos to Istanbul.

If you come to Mykonos by plane The first feeling you will experience at the airport is “How can such a barren island be so popular?” will be in the form. The island is really barren; I don't want to talk big now, but I don't remember seeing a single tree shadow. Mykonos Airport quite small; It's probably a little bigger than Keşan Bus Terminal :) The first time we went, there was no taxi, we called a taxi from a phone booth there, and half an hour later the taxi driver took us and a Korean couple to the different places we were going to. How the Korean couple's eyes widened with amazement :)

The airport and the center of Myknos are very close, If you are safe You can even walk 🙂 If your hotel is somewhere outside the center, the price varies depending on your destination. There are also buses from the airport to the center during high season; I think But I have never used these buses. The first time we went to Mykonos, we went to our hotel by taxi. We tried using buses once or twice for intra-island transportation, but it was not a bearable problem; That's why we rented a car the next day, and on this last visit, we rented a small dole directly at the airport and felt comfortable; If you rent your car in advance, you can find a very affordable car.

I definitely recommend not renting a big car, a small car is ideal for Mykonos. Because the roads of Mykonos, especially the roads leading to the beaches, are extremely narrow, winding and very bumpy. Rather than the roads being narrow, almost the entire road is surrounded by rock and stone walls on both sides. Pavement already brings rights; There are also people walking on that road day and night... You may often have to give way to oncoming traffic, so tiny car is good; Just have air conditioning...

And also quad tested ATVThere are 's, it's practical to use them, they look very cool, but we are now a little conformist Since we were there, we were not in a position to ride an ATV under that sun all day. I'm not even getting into the motorcycle thing :) If you enjoy such things, of course there are very nice and much more affordable options, I'm sure it will be a lot of fun, but the weather is really hot on the island; The sun passes over my head; Even though I love it so much, I can't even drive a convertible in that heat :) But you know…

In the center of Mykonos, on the hillside where the city begins, there is a tiny bus garage that I would hardly call a bus station, and from here you can go to many parts of the island by bus. It's actually a lot of fun; Even though the buses are crowded, the old Greek Uncle Georgeused by Listening to disco music on the bus You all go wherever you want, jumping and jumping together, but Bus schedules are not very effective. You cannot create your travel plan as you wish, but still from the link at the end of the article Take a look at the bus lines and schedules; Of course, the most up-to-date information is written on the boards at the bus stops on the island.

I mean -I think- It is necessary to rent something like a car or motorcycle.. It is not easy to find a taxi anyway but this time i'm going Agean Taxi I saw something called, maybe you can download the app and try to make your life easier. You may want to choose a place to stay in the center of Mykonos and go to a different bay every day. It is also possible but I request you to make your hotel reservation. booking.com If you will do it via this link or use the banner above. As you know, then you are supporting me 😉

The center of the island is already magnificent. As I said, I'm sure there are hundreds of Greek islands like this one, so we need to make comparisons to find out what deserves extra praise, but I only saw two islands. That's why, instead of making comparisons, I chose to love what I saw, because they deserve this love and attention. Still, the most beautiful place in Mykonos in terms of the city center is of course Little Venice The section referred to as . It's a very small place; next to the sea and this sit at your table by the sea Depending on the time, you can have a cold drink and enjoy life at pleasant tables during meal time.

No matter where you sit in this region, they are all beautiful. For that reason 10 places to eat in Mykonos comic nonsense lists I will not present it to you. It's really ridiculous. It's as if he had eaten at all ten places and made a list, and that order would be the same every time he went... Don't stress yourself, relax, sit wherever you like and find a place. Sometimes reservations may even be required, so be careful. If you like it so much and cannot find a place, make a reservation for the next evening and look for a new place for that evening, is it a problem?

The last time we went Nice n Easy We sat in a nice place and found a table facing the sea. The sun was setting... Oh what a sunset. As you know, the sun sets beautifully on many of the Greek islands. Little Venice in Mykonos is one of the ideal spots for these insatiable sunsets. What we eat is delicious, what we drink is delicious, the consistency of air, the consistency of wind; The sun is setting, what else can happen? I don't know if we were dreaming, if we fell into heaven, or if it was all real; We experienced yet another unforgettable moment.

As I said, no matter where you sit by the sea in Little Venice, they are all more enjoyable than the other. Of course, sitting by the sea is the ideal option, but in windy weather, the wave hitting the shore can be a bit exaggerated; This cute image can make you fall head over heels. It would even be fun if it just touched the tip, but sometimes the waves can really exaggerate the situation; That's why it's best to be careful, but no matter what, every second of the time you spend here is very valuable.

Just above the famous Little Venice mills there is. I saw this type of windmills for the first time in Mykonos. That's why later when I saw the mills in Bodrum, I remember saying "Oh, it's like Mykonos". Maybe when you see the mills in Mykonos, you can say "Oh, it's like Bodrum"; Both views are completely correct :) It is quite enjoyable to watch Little Venice from the hill where the mills are located, but I think being inside Little Venice and being in touch with the sea is much more special and important. Still, you know.

There is public parking right behind the mills But your car is covered in dust and sand, finding a place is completely up to luck and it is also a very narrow place, so getting in and out may be unpleasant. There is a paid car park just below, but it may be wiser to leave your car in the small car parks around the bus station rather than coming all the way here. Once you get down from that tiny bus terminal, you are directly in the heart of Mykonos...

The center of Mykonos consists of narrow streets like a labyrinth, and you will find beauty at every corner. Though June 2011When I went to , the places were even whiter, that is, everywhere in the center of the island was painted white. June 2017On my second visit to , it seemed to me that these dyes had diminished; Well, it was still beautiful. I wandered into the streets randomly again, and again I watched with pleasure the harmony of not only blue-white, but also red, green, pink, burgundy, light blue, and all kinds of colors with white in the magnificent Greek architecture and sophistication; I threw myself into that dream.

Though Everyone is a part of Mykonos gay island and sees it as an indispensable place for crazy entertainment. But the first place I visited on my first visit to Mykonos was the chapel whose photo you see above :) On my second visit, I did not enter the chapel, but I remembered those beautiful days with pleasure, I just took a photo of it, passed by it, ate a delicious ice cream from the patisserie opposite and continued on my way. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the main center of the island on the coast, but for some reason we never sat there. Maybe it's because I can't stomach the idea of ​​being even 15-20 meters away from the sea :) I've come so far to the Greek island, why is there any need to be far from the sea, right? But you will see in the following sections of the article that the pleasure of watching the sea from afar, from a hill on the island is different.

Mykonos appeals mostly to the upper middle and rich segments of the income group, so The numbers here may seem excessive to some. Since my first visit was from Turkey, I was naturally comparing TL & Euro, but since my second visit was from Paris, the prices seemed reasonable to me. At least prices are in Paris setting I can say. There are souvenir shops everywhere, but there are also art galleries and souvenirs in the form of works of art. That's why you always have the chance to find very nice things that fit your budget. The tradesmen are extremely warm and friendly. As long as you start talking during the day, “kalimera“, if it is in the afternoon”kalispera“, if it is evening”kalovradi” and start with “efharisto polyDon't forget to thank him/her profusely. Look how beautiful French words you know Now Greek versions have been added as well 🙂

The island - of course in summer - gets very hot during the day. Especially between 11:00 and 18:00, the heat can be unbearable; Then it might be smarter to spend time on beaches. Also, the island has a wind that blows bad whenever it blows. which makes people dizzy. Still, in hot weather, that wind can be very lifesaving. If the weather is nice, it is very nice to walk around the streets of the island during the day. If it is very hot, you should do your trip either early in the morning or in the afternoon. Otherwise, you will spread out like the vine below :)

There are branches of luxury clothing brands on the island. It actually means something to see brands like Louis Vuitton on such a small island, but Louis Vuitton Champs Elysées store I don't know why anyone would want to shop here when it's still there; Maybe you need something urgently :) All jokes aside, Mykonos has something for every taste and every budget. There are also very successful places to eat and drink in places other than Little Venice. Especially on my previous visit. Niko's TavernaI've subscribed to a lot. On my second visit, I changed my style a bit.

There are a couple of restaurants at the opposite end of Mykonos center, not at the Little Venice end, right by the sea. At noon, it gets less sun and has a nice shade. You have the chance to dip your feet into the sea, cool off and have a meal. WE KavosFor example, we sat in (I wonder if it's pronounced kalos?); It was an extremely enjoyable lunch. Maybe the photo above can translate my feelings a little bit :)

Of course, when the food on the island is so delicious and the appetite is so high due to the intense oxygen, a problem such as weight gain may arise, but in the two photos above, you can see the pose I posed in the same place, six years apart. On the left is me in 2011, on the right is 2017... Maybe the situation is not that dire? 🙂 By the way, the place where I took these photos is -I think- the narrowest street in Mykonos. It is seriously quite narrow and not easy to pass. I tried to find its location on many maps, but I couldn't manage it; Otherwise I would love to share it with you. I found this place both times by pure chance. I hope you can find it and even describe its location to us.

The island also famous pelican var name Petrobut the original Petro died in 1985. Now, if I'm not mistaken, there are 2-3 more Petros, walking around symbolically. Like the pelican that once wandered around the Kadıköy bazaar, these friends wander the streets as they please, and people feed them; So they are extremely happy with their situation. This being the case, taking photos of pelicans is obviously one of the must-haves of your Mykonos trip.

One of the places you should not miss in Mykonos open air cinema as if. Although we didn't have time and it wasn't really our priority, maybe you would like to experience an open-air cinema here. Moreover, you can watch the movie while eating and drinking something. You can access the program, current and detailed information from the link at the end of the article.

This much information about the center of the island is enough for now. It's a small place anyway, so you'll get lost two or three times, grope your way through the labyrinth-like streets, and somehow discover it for yourself. My aim is to give you a preliminary idea about Mykonos, the rest is up to you. Then a little bit Accommodation and beaches in Mykonos Let's clarify the issue.

To our Mykonos June 2011Where we stayed on our first visit to Paraga Beachin Zephyros Hotelwas. It was an extremely pleasant and beautiful hotel (I might want to stay there if I go again) but Paraga Beach did not meet my expectations at that time. Although the hotel had a nice breakfast and the view was very nice, how to say, the beach did not please me. That's why we drove to explore a different beach on the island every day.

June 2017On our second visit to Paradise Beachin Tropicana HotelWe stayed in for 6 nights. The hotel was very nice, the room we stayed in was in the form of an apartment; A wonderful terrace in front of it, a beautiful sea view; A very adequate air conditioner (air conditioning is important :)) and it worked well with its small kitchen. Moreover, it made me happy to see that the dishes were washed every day when we returned from the sea, but the biggest disadvantage of the hotel, which may seem like an advantage to many of you, is that it is located on the beach just below. Tropicana Beach ClubIt was the endless nightlife in 🙂 The music doesn't stop, sir.; It starts in the evening and continues until the morning. If I say music, it's not music, it's always the same rhythm; People just listen to the same sound and have fun without hearing anything under the influence of alcohol :) Like me people of peace This is not the right choice for the hotel, but let's say the place was good...

One of the famous beaches of Mykonos Super paradise beach But I must admit that I liked it more the first time I went. It was much more natural, much more enjoyable. Now anywhere in Bodrum beach It seemed like it happened to me. However, I don't want to seem like I'm slinging mud; There may be people among you who will love this place. I think you should try them all, one by one, as long as you have time. Besides Pinky Beach Club and more famous Jackie O' Beach Club It is located here. for jackie one of the best gay venues It is said; I do not know.

Both on my first visit and on my second visit. The beach I enjoy most is Elia Beach happened. On our first visit to Mykonos, Elia Beach was the last beach we tried and I loved it, and on our second visit, we went there almost every day. The beach I want is a place like this. Although I'm not someone who likes sand, I Kaputas Beach in places like Hırvatistan on the rocks along the coast, Nice I enjoy swimming on the pebbly beaches on the coast, that is, in the clear seas where the sand is not swollen, but there are many beaches on the island. sandy Even though the water does not lose any of its clarity. That's why I can say that I really enjoyed it. But Martinique ve Rio de JaneiroAlthough the view was magnificent, the sands blowing up during excessive waves were disrupting the swimming pleasure…

When you face the sea, Elia Beach has its own restaurant on the left, and I must say it is a wonderful place. The decoration is nice, the service is nice, the food is nice. As I said, the prices are on par with Paris, even as if a peep cheaper 😉 The venue is also the operator of the hotel. What do those who have the means do? Elia Beach HotelThey can stay in 😉

The sunshades and sun loungers right in front of the restaurant are completely covered. beach You feel like you are in the atmosphere. It is easy to go to the restaurant as you get hungry and thirsty, but frankly this part of the beach does not attract me. Again If you come as a family, you should choose this section. as if. As you move towards the right side of the beach, the profile of the regulars changes slightly. Starting from the middle section, you start to see people swimming naked or sunbathing. I would like to underline that nudity is natural rather than an exhibition. because most people They will proudly display it doesn't have a body; There is no need for this. Regardless of whether young or old, male or female, they can enjoy the beach in a swimsuit or without a swimsuit. The far right side of the beach is predominantly gay. I say predominantly gay because there were no women on this side when I went before, but now you come across women in swimsuits and without swimsuits, and even male-female couples; people have come together… The tiny beach behind the rocks, with no facilities, is completely naturist man… I say, whoever wants it, does it the way he/she wants… I ask him to give me the recipe; You can settle in any part of the huge beach where you will feel most comfortable.

When we were 15-16 years old, we were jumping off the boat and swimming in the middle of the Bosphorus with our cousins. How fun it was and what a great freedom it was to take off our shorts and swim naked for three or five minutes. Then, as we grow up, we internalize the norms of society and we too those who are ashamed of nakedness Of course we were, but I was the first to 2006what I did in Dubrovnik on my holiday naturist I was introduced to the concept and tried it. Even though I found it strange at first like everyone else, I soon got used to it and I had never felt so free. People can swim and sunbathe naked in order to be completely natural; It doesn't matter whether man or woman, young or old, beautiful or ugly. Because What he has, I have, and what I have, he has too.… Especially the height complex If you do not have strange obsessions such as (which is where most of the prejudices and fears stem from) You also learn not to compare yourself with anyone and at that moment only the two of you, nature and you, are left. Believe me, it is a wonderfully peaceful thing, but my intention is not to encourage anyone to do this; I just want to say that this is not such an exaggeration, on the contrary, it is a very enjoyable and very human experience. If you wish, on the southern coast of France, French Riviera You can also find such naturist beaches on the coasts.

December 2016I went for my birthday in Rio de Janeiro'On Copacabana BeachWhen I took a photo of myself in a swimsuit and posted it on Instagram, I was serious when I said "actually, I don't even like wearing swimsuits" in response to a statement made by a follower I have never met, that she was against men wearing swimsuits... And That's why I love vacationing in places where there is no interference in who wears what. As I say... If you leave people alone, if people leave themselves alone, the problem will actually be solved. There is also this between us: Yes, I prefer swimming without a swimsuit, but I also like to have swimsuit marks while tanning :) This is also naked when swimming in the sea, in a swimsuit while sunbathing It requires being; If you're not busy, just wear it :)

As I say, everyone on the island can dress as they wish. You can get an idea about people's clothing preferences by looking at the photo above, which I took at Starbucks, just above the center. Nobody interferes or interferes with anyone else; Most importantly, no one disturbs anyone. Everyone's freedom area was determined by invisible lines, and determining this required going through a certain brewing process; Naturally, it doesn't happen in one day.

We ate at Little Venice, Elia Beach and once or twice in our hotel room during the holiday, but there is one place that I would like to introduce to you; Because once we discovered it, we spent at least one meal there almost every day: Karteri Restaurant. Don't pay attention to what I call a restaurant, How shabby, what a simple place I can't explain. We passed by it every day on our way back to our hotel in Paradise Beach from the center or Elia Beach, and as we passed by, it read "Espresso 1,5 euroThis place where we saw a sign saying " It is also a restaurant and you can even watch a beautiful sunset. We had to pass by a few times to discover it, and first we left the car in their tiny parking lot and sat down, saying "let's have a coffee"; sitting that sitting. Of course, the price of coffee has increased now :)

It was a very hot day, but the breeze was blowing here. In a hilly place or something how barren how barren 🙂 But we are the crew that knows how to enjoy life; We sat barefoot on our chairs, the friendly waitresses served us cheerfully. How cheap the prices are, how big the portions are.; We came for coffee and found ourselves having dinner. Greek salad, fried cheese, calamari, liver, what more. Of course, we didn't eat it all at once, we tried something different each time we went. Naturally, when I became a regular, there was a sincerity. “greek coffee” we ordered, they told us “Here's your Turkish coffee” they served. We laughed, joked, ate delicious and very affordable food. beautiful sunsets we watched. The regulars are mostly locals of the island, Uncle Yorgo, Aunt Eleni, etc. There are also rich young Greeks from Athens, some Italians. I want you to go there too and experience this beauty; Raise a glass of ouzo in my honor against the sunset. Here you go Karteri's location on google maps.

Of course, there are many other options for eating and drinking, as I said, sit down wherever you like or find empty, but do not neglect local places like Karteri. I'm sure there are places like this in other parts of the island; If you have discovered anything, please feel free to share it with us. If you share what you know about nightlife, especially apart from what I have written, it will help those who are interested in this subject; Because as someone who goes to bed around 12-1 at night and wakes up around 6-7 in the morning for as long as I can remember, I have never been interested in nightlife, or rather bars and nightclubs, neither now nor when I was much younger. That's why I leave the missing parts of the Mini Mykonos Guide to you.

as a matter of fact The island also has a very contrasting situation., like this: The center of Mykonos and the beaches are very touristic, open and extremely comfortable places, but you may also encounter very traditional and conservative Greeks in the interior and hilly areas where the locals of the island live their lives. Especially at the top Ano mera in the town Monastery of Panagia TourlaniWitnessing the lives of the priests in another dimension allows you to feel the spirit of the island from a different perspective. Maybe you might want to visit these places to see such interesting things.

Yes, what else can I say? I don't have any more photos or content to write about, but Turkey is not ready for this yet :) All jokes aside, let me continue to give some tips: For example, if you have a car and have a kitchen in the hotel you will stay in, you can visit the hotel right across from the airport. Flora Supermarket wonderful. Both decoration, presentation and product variety are very good. On top of that, as soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a professional DJ is broadcasting music in the market environment. And you bear witness with astonishment. As you know, we are in Mykonos.

In short I think you should spend at least two nights and three days in Mykonos. We stayed for six nights on our second visit and were not bored even for a moment. Moreover, since we were not in a rush to explore this time, we had an extremely calm and serene holiday; For the first time in a long time, I managed to return from a holiday without getting tired :) And also visiting the island with ship tours It is possible, but I think you will not understand anything since the time you will stay on the island will be very limited. But if you don't have another chance, why not, stopping by on a cruise is better than nothing. If you have the opportunity, definitely stay longer...

In summary, if If you are someone who is fond of their freedom, respectful of the freedom of others, and in favor of living without separating people with artificial concepts such as religion, language, race, color, gender, Mykonos holiday is for you.. If you have hesitations about even one of the things I have mentioned, I think you will not lose anything by not seeing Mykonos, rest assured; You will also give peace of mind to those who visit this place, but since you can read the article up to this point, it is obvious that you are not such a person and that you are one of those who know how to live life properly.

though dear In Caner Ural's interview with me for gecce.com, I explained on Pariste.Net the reasons why I hesitate to write about places other than Paris and France, but this is also a similar situation. Mini Mykonos Guide So be it; hopefully it benefits your business…

I hope you enjoy Mykonos and leave this island with many beautiful memories like me. Of course, adding the hope to see you again as soon as possible...

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…

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