The Island
Mykonos is a South Aegean island, part of the Cyclades island formation. Chora, located in the western side, is the glamorous capital of the island with the mills and Little Venice as its trademark. Mykonos has been a symbol of cosmopolitan and luxurious vacations and it is one of the most world-renowned Greek travel destinations.
At the very first sight visitors are impressed and captured by Chora’s (means the town in Greek) stunning position and wonderful architecture. The Aegean sunlight, the austerity of the Cycladic landscape and the playful frolic between shades of white and cyan still enchant the visitors. Even though there has been a great tourism development in the area, Chora still maintains its Cycladic characteristics and its traditional features.
White, cubic settlements are shining under Apollo’s light, perfectly located in the numerous, whitewashed & cobbled alleys. A little further, the wind mills perched on the hill, stand still for centuries creating a fantastic scenery combined with the Greek Church belfries. At the port a colorful group of wooden sailing boats accentuate to this unique atmosphere of the island.
Hundreds of celebrities, members of the international jet set, artists, intellectuals, ship owners and politicians have all strolled through the alleys of Chora partying till the break of dawn or they have moored their yachts in the island’s bays with the exquisite crystal clear waters, experiencing unforgettable moments. The island’s visitors can have fun and dance at its beach bars and clubs, shop at its luxury stores and art venues and experience unforgettable moments by enjoying the unique sunlight of Mykonos that was praised by many poets. Its wonderful beaches, which are considered to be among the most beautiful ones of the Aegean, make the island stand out from the rest.
In Chora of Mykonos one can find exquisite stores, jewelry shops, galleries and some of the most well-known restaurants and bars in Greece. You can drink your coffee, ouzo & taste local specialties while watching visitors strolling around in the white alleys of the town. One can say that international fashion trends are firstly presented in Mykonos.