Mykonos (in Greek Μύκονος and in Italian Mìcono) is flanked by the islands Tinos and Syros to the northwest, while to the south it is supported by the islands Paros and Naxos. The feature that most distinguished Mykonos from other Greek islands in the past was the generous hospitality it offered especially to the LGBTQ+ community. Over time, the island has welcomed any other form of tolerance. Today, this exclusively ‘alternative’ character has somewhat diminished compared to the fortunate ’80s and ’90s, but Mykonos has nonetheless preserved its charming image as a cosmopolitan island.
Every year, thousands of visitors arrive here at any time of the year. The tourist fortune of Mykonos is due, among other things, to its warm climate, especially in Mykonos Town. Furthermore, the summer period is characterized by a lack of rainfall, although it is important to remember the significant temperature drop during the nighttime hours, especially in peripheral areas. Another defining element of summer in Mykonos is the meltemi, a dry and cool wind which generally has low intensity, though sea storms are not uncommon.
Landing in Mykonos via the airport that connects the island to mainland Greece and the rest of Europe, you are literally drawn in by the landscape you are thrust into. A dream come true. The iconic images of the island (and the rest of the Cyclades) so admired in magazines and travel sites now materialize before your eyes: shining white houses, enchanting windmills, and intriguing narrow alleys.
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