Mykonos has many long sandy beaches which are almost all fully organized with accommodation and hotels, various sea sports facilities and sun beds rentals . Many famous beaches also have lively beach bars and others are famous as gay spots. On the northern coast visitors will find more quiet beaches reachable by private car only. …
Mykonos Weather and Climate Mykonos offers heat and sunshine in the summer and a mild climate in the winter. The warmest month is July and then August with less daily high temperatures. The night-time temperatures during summer months will drop providing a good sleeping. The coolest months are January and February. The night-time temperatures duringJanuary …
In 1958, an injured pelican found in Paranga became a local legend by the name of Petros the Pelican. Beloved by Mykonians and tourists alike, he would later become the official Mascot of Mykonos whose name and inspiration lived on long after his death in 1985.
Archaeological finds indicate that the Ionians settled on Mykonos in the early part of the 11th century BC. More recent discoveries have uncovered remnants in Ftelia beach from the Neolithic Kares tribe dating back to as far as 3000 BC. In Greek mythology Mykonos was the location of the battle between Zeus and the Titan, …