Mykonos

Mykonos tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Maps or hints aren’t necessary to investigate the winding streets and alleys of Mykonos. Getting lost and absorb some traditional Greek atmosphere is half the fun. This well visited Aegean holiday destination varies from being a vibrant bar-hopper’s paradise to a intellectual cultural center, depending on what time of year you stay on this enchanting island. The white-washed buildings typify Mykonos. During the peak season of July and August crowds of students visit the island looking for some good fun whilst during the off-season it is less busy and has more cultural events. Among the gay community it is a popular destination as well.

Attractions in Mykonos

Hora is the larger of the two towns on the island. The government decree made Hora an architectural landmark and prohibited motorized traffic from its streets. The only way to get around is by foot.

Hora boasts a Maritime Museum featuring a collection of nautical artefacts, including a lighthouse re-erected in the back garden. The Archaeological Museum displays some good Delos pottery.

More traditional then Hora and only 7 kilometres away, in the centre of the island, is Ano Mera. This charming town has several sites of historical interest. The Monastery of Panayia Tourliani, southeast of town, dates from the 18th century and has a marble bell tower with intricate folk carvings.

One of the greenest spots on Mykonos is nearby Ano Mera’s monastery, on it lies the 12th century Monastery of Paleokastro.

The main reason why so many people keep coming back to Mykonos is its excellent beaches though it is rewarding to expolore the island by hire car. So if you really want to experience the island to the fullest, it is best done by car. Car hire is the most convenient way to investigate the attractions on the island. Click here for Mykonos car hire

Hotels on Mykonos

Mykonos has plenty of hotels to accommodate the many visitors throughout the year. Hotels on Mykonos vary from budget to luxurious high standard establishments. Mykonos hotels can be found in the two major towns as well in the quieter surroundings.

It is recommendable to book your hotel in advance - you can find more Greece hotel and travel tipss on-line here. During the peak season of July and August it might be difficult to find an available suitable hotel on Mykonos. Secure your hotel room and pre-book on-line for your own piece of mind. Hotel rates will be discounted when reserved on-line and the reputed hotels all provide on-line hotel room reservation services.

Airport and car hire in Mykonos

The airport is 4 kilometers from the town of Mykonos. Olympic Airways operates several flights every day during the season and once daily during low season between Mykonos and Athens, and one flight daily from Iraklion (Crete) and Santorini. The airport also receives international flights from many European destinations, mainly charter flights.

Mykonos has one of the best bus services in the Greek islands; the buses operate frequently and on schedule from the airport to the town.

A few well known car hire companies are represented at the airport making it possible to hire a car just after your arrival. Better though is to book a hire car for Mykonos in advance on-line.

Mykonos airport provides airport car parking facilities as well. Both short and long-term parking car park spaces are available. To secure your parking space and for better deals on car parking rates it is best to pre-book Mykonos airport parking on-line.