The island of Mykonos has become the Ibiza of Greece, that is to say, one of the most popular and crowded tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, as it offers beautiful views, a lot of hospitality from its inhabitants and has positioned itself as the capital of electronic music and festivals throughout the world.
Despite the great opening of the island to the western world, Mykonos still keeps many of its traditions, such as walking through the old town of Mykonos which is a true adventure and more if the tour is done on a donkey, which always was the means of transportation for the Greeks on the island. Its streets are picturesque, with their white whitewashed houses and wooden balconies full of pots and flowers and blue roofs; it is important to emphasize that all houses must have these characteristics in order to maintain the uniformity of the place and thus preserve its historical heritage.
Eating in Mykonos can always be a great experience, since Greek food, like Italian food, is Mediterranean, for that reason they are closely related, but Greek food is notable for its goat cheeses and notable seafood like the octopus.
If it is a question of recommendations, you should try the typical moussakas, the gyros with salads and tzatziki sauce rolls. Before starting to eat there are mezés or appetizers, in addition to kopanisti, a delicious cheese that is accompanied by the famous ouzo, the most consumed beverage in Greece. The louzas, are a kind of sausage made with pork that are always served with olives. Desserts include amygdalota, an exquisite almond candy with honey and goat cheese.
The turquoise and crystalline waters of Mykonos are the main image that attracts thousands of tourists every year to the island. Not to mention that this is also associated with Greek mythology and its gods, something that generates great curiosity in foreigners so you can enjoy the thousands of benefits of this paradise and at the same time learn about history and mythology. The island was named after a son of the Greek god Apollo, known as the Luminous, which was called Mykono.
The safety and beauty of the beaches make them very popular, in addition to the diversity of plans and features offered by each beach that makes up the island. Sunbathing, swimming, sharing with friends, listening to music, practicing water sports, enjoying the scenery, watching flowers are just some of the plans that can be carried out in such a magnificent destination.
Whatever the motivation to travel to Mykonos, it will always be worth it, as this island of light has become the favorite destination for those who are around the Aegean Sea in a party plan, fun, a perfect and heavenly romantic getaway and even those who only want to know the world and enjoy the traditions of another culture.
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