Yolanda's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Built in deliberately confusing, winding streets to protect the locals from the raids of pirates (in times past!), now bustling with bars, restaurants and shops for all tastes and budgets, from local crafts to high end fashion. My favourites: Asimina’s meat balls at Maerio, first release movies at the open air cine Manto, cocktails at Little Venice watching the sunset, Greek pottery and the Trojan War jar at the Museum, ouzo and meze at Yialos overlooking the port, mini cheese, spinach and custard pies at the underground bakery near the mills and many more!
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Mikonos
Built in deliberately confusing, winding streets to protect the locals from the raids of pirates (in times past!), now bustling with bars, restaurants and shops for all tastes and budgets, from local crafts to high end fashion. My favourites: Asimina’s meat balls at Maerio, first release movies at the open air cine Manto, cocktails at Little Venice watching the sunset, Greek pottery and the Trojan War jar at the Museum, ouzo and meze at Yialos overlooking the port, mini cheese, spinach and custard pies at the underground bakery near the mills and many more!
This is my favourite virgin beach in Mykonos, one of the few beaches still without umbrellas and with one of the best taverns on the island (expect long queues).
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Agios Sostis
This is my favourite virgin beach in Mykonos, one of the few beaches still without umbrellas and with one of the best taverns on the island (expect long queues).
The traditional village square and Cycladic monastery in the centre of the island, host to one of the greatest feasts on 15 August at the festival of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
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Ano Mera
The traditional village square and Cycladic monastery in the centre of the island, host to one of the greatest feasts on 15 August at the festival of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
The MUST visit birthplace of Artemis (goddess of the hunt) and Apollo (god of light, music, and the plague), ‘scientifically’ proven to be the brightest place in the world… Its name literally means ‘revealed’ when the twins’ mother begged for a safe place of delivery persecuted by Zeus’ jealous wife Hera. Visit by boat departing early from the port. Take sun cream, sun hats and plenty of water.
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Delos
The MUST visit birthplace of Artemis (goddess of the hunt) and Apollo (god of light, music, and the plague), ‘scientifically’ proven to be the brightest place in the world… Its name literally means ‘revealed’ when the twins’ mother begged for a safe place of delivery persecuted by Zeus’ jealous wife Hera. Visit by boat departing early from the port. Take sun cream, sun hats and plenty of water.
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Getting around
Car hire is recommended, as taxis are very sparse. If you need a taxi and there are none to be found, download the app iMove and call a car. Rates fluctuate but are reasonable and the service is very reliable. Please note, iMove cars are not permitted into the airport, so walk to the main road outside. Buses are also good and are air conditioned. There is a water taxi from the new port to Mykonos town and from Ornos to the main south coast beaches. I recommend the hop-on hop-off day pass to explore a variety of beaches from the sea rather than driving to each of them individually.
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My favourite food stops
Kiklamino patisserie on the circular road for best ice-cream and macaroons, Fokos tavern for best octopus and best hummus, Agios Sostis tavern for best salads, Maerio for best meatballs, Lefteris for best souvlaki, Tokyo Joe for best sushi, Sea Satin for best fish, Yialos for best midday meze, la Rosticceria for best pizza/pasta, Ornos bakery for best bread, Myloi underground bakery for best pies, Epoca for best butter Koulourakia, and so many more I have never been to!
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Useful phrases
‘Mia bira parakalo!’ (A beer please)! My British husband has got away with just this one phrase for the last 27 years! He has finally started to learn Greek using Duolingo. ‘Pou ine I toualeta’ (where is the toilet), ‘poso Kani’ (how much is it), efharisto (thank you), parakalo (please and you are welcome), kalimera (good day), kalispera (good evening), Kalinihta (good night), ti Kanis (how are you), pou ine … (where is…)
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What to pack
Light layers, light sweater for windy nights, flip flops, swimwear and snorkels, sun hat/bandana and sun cream, sunglasses, insect repellent, and not much else