Mykonos is known as the 'island of wind' and what the wind blows in is an eclectic, international mix of visitors, many of whom return year after year, that alone says a lot. There is a certain charm combined with an attitude that embraces everyone, from all walks of life. Many visitors say that Mykonos represents a freedom that they haven/t found elsewhere. Come to experience the beautiful beaches (gay, family, nudity-tolerant, watersports or party), the incredible nightlife, the non-stop parties or just to relax on this Greek island that's like no other. Mykonos, reached by air or sea, is located near the sacred islands of Delos and the lesser known Rhenia, all part of the grouping of Greek islands known as the Cyclades. According to mythology, Delos is the birthplace of the god Apollo and his twin sister, Artemis. Daily trips to experience the ancient ruins of Delos are accessible from Mykonos.

The charming, unadorned, white cube Cycladic architecture with a plethora of traditional churches found on Mykonos island is unique and picture perfect. Mykonos town, known as "hora", is a labyrinth of narrow, stone streets, that are lined with traditional houses and shops side by side with chic, designer label fashion boutiques and elegant jewelry stores draped in colorful flowers. The original plan of the maze-like design was to confuse invaders and help protect against pirates. Part of the fun is becoming "lost", strolling the streets to find the tucked away shops, churches or art galleries, as the way out is always just around the corner. In contrast to Mykonos Town is the village of Ano Mera, offering a taste of a more rural Greek life. Life moves a little slower here.
This little village is home to the famous Tourliani monastery that has a beautiful little courtyard and bell tower. Mykonos town square (plateia), surrounded by traditional Greek tavernas shaded by trees, is center stage for village life. As the square is not visable when passing by on the main road, Ano Mera may look like nothing more than a wide spot in the road with a few shops, but is worth a stop over to enjoy village hospitality. However you choose to spend your time on the island of Mykonos, one thing is certain, you will return home with lasting memories and the desire to return.

Gay Holidays in Mykonos GREECE
Mykonos island is the most popular island for gay and lesbian holidays, as it offers an extensive variety of gay friendly hotels in Mykonos Town, as well as the areas surrounding Super Paradise Beach and Paradise Beach. Mykonos is the ideal holiday destination for both gay couples and gay singles who want to have a fun and relaxing gay vacation, without being under scrutiny, as fellow tourists and locals are discreet and respectful of other people's sexual orientation, be it gay or straight. There are exciting gay bars and gay clubs that cater to the specific crowd that are mainly located in Mykonos Town, close to Mykonos Port. You can find out about them by word of mouth or from special gay entertainment leaflets that are distributed around the island. Popular Mykonos gay beaches are Super Paradise Beach and Paradise Beach, but also Elia Beach, which is a quieter alternative to the more crowded gay beaches in Mykonos. For more information about vacation rentals in Mykonos, such as luxury hotels, discount hotels, apartments, studios, rooms to rent, hotel resorts and rental villas in Mykonos Town (Chora), Agia Sophia, Agii Apostoli, Agios Ioannis, Agios Sostis, Agrari, Amigdalidi, Glastros, Ornos, Panormos, Platis Gialos, Psarou and Tourlos.
Information about Mykonos beaches
Freedom and wild abandonment, these two things sum up the beaches of Mykonos. Mykonos beaches are a postcard come to life. There is something for everyone, whether looking for sun, sea or sand, you can find these things and more. combination of stark white houses on the surrounding rocky, brown hillsides,; a clear, blue sea, a bright blue sky, with the sun presiding over all of this make up the incredible colors of Mykonos beaches.
Mykonos offers beaches for families, gays, couples or singles. If you are looking for a party or tranquility; (sex) or sandcastles; nudity or modesty, a social life or solitude, water sports or relaxation, you can discover any or all of this on the beaches here. Mykonos beaches range from developed, seaside communities to beaches tucked away or a little more wild and off the beaten path. Transportation to the beaches varies with each beach, whether it be public transportation (bus or taxi), caique (boat), rent a car - motorbike or by foot. Every day is special, each visit to any of the beaches provides a different flavor. Find the way to your perfect beach and indulge your pleasures.
Mykonos sites and attractions
Although Mykonos is most well-known for its beaches and superb nightlife, the island also offers a number of wonderful sights and attractions. Mykonos Town (which is also called Chora by the locals and many visitors) is the jewel of the island, with the trademark Mykonos windmills, traditional Cycladic whitewashed houses and narrow, winding alleyways that are perfect for a nonchalant stroll. The greatest monument of Mykonos Town is the 16th-17th century Church of Paraportiani, which is built in a unique asymmetrical architectural style. The Archaeological, Maritime and Folklore Museums in Mykonos Town display excellent collections of historical artefacts and are worth visiting. After a day of touring Mykonos Town, it is time for a cool drink or a delicious snack in Alefkandra, the "Little Venice" of Mykonos, an area famous for its colorful buildings and their balconies which are suspended over the Aegean Sea.
Located in the village of Ano Mera, Mykonos is the 16th century Tourliani Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the Cyclades Islands cluster. The Tourliani Monastery is renowned for its beautiful wood-carved alter screen that was crafted in Florence in the 18th century and contains several exquisite ecclesiastical artefacts, including the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary, which is believed to be the work of the Apostle Luke. In Platis Gialos, we suggest visting the Well of Giannaros - a large underground cistern, with a staircase that leads to its bottom -, as well as the three towers that were built during the Hellenistic Era and used to defend Mykonos Island.
Delos, a magnificent island located opposite Mykonos, is one of the finest archaeological sights in the world and a wonder for all visitors to see. This open-air museum includes many well-preserved ancient monuments and an Archaeological Museum that contains an impressive collection of objects from digs on the island. According to mythology, Delos was the birthplace of two Olympian gods: Apollo and Artemis, and was a great commercial and religious center during ancient times.
Mykonos Nightlife - Clubs & Bars
From new age-trendy beach clubs to all-night dance stages, and from relaxed bars to wild gay venues, Mykonos is a virtual paradise for insomniacs and all kinds of party-animals, having everything to offer in a nightlife scene where Ibiza meets St Tropez and where the only problem you are going to face is running out of your own energy. The rhythm is frenetic and the scene is ever-changing, so it’s best to check once you are there on the hippest places du jour, or, shall we say, de nuit. The poetic setting of Little Venice is the ideal place to start in the late afternoon with cocktails and chill-out music in one of its many romantic bars to prime your mood for after-midnight reveling.  Among them Caprice is a classic, offering stunning sunset views by the water.  Galleraki (Little Gallery) is another one in a poetic-artistic ambient.  Further along the harbor front, next to Paraportiani Church, you can also enjoy sunsets and drinks at Kastro. By the port, Nine Muses "specializes" in Greek-tinged fun.
At the other end of the old harbor, with superb vistas to the marinas and Chora, El Pecado is a requisite stop. Right above that, overlooking the open Aegean sea, you’ll find the cute Oniro on the road to Tourlos. Bustling with energy, "downtown" Mykonos is where a number of clubs are gathered offering anything from transvestite techno to mainstream rock music. Pierro's, at the little crowded square of Ag. Kyriaki, is the very first gay bar to have opened on the island and still retains its "good" reputation, while Manto and Ikaros are also on that same spot next to each other.  Spacedance Experience , at Lakka square, as its name suggests, offers non-stop partying all night long with various DJ-sets and an agenda full of events. On the central Matoyanni street there are several to-see-and-to-be-seen bars like the Anchor (Agyra) , Egli, Astra, Argo, Uno and Celebrities, attracting diverse crowds ranging from celebrities to backpackers. Cavo Paradiso , built on a rock above Paradise Beach like a theater expanding on the extraordinary landscape, is a unique dance-music ‘shelter’ leading the trends since 1993 when it first opened, the ultimate after-hours club on the island with an ever impressive lineup of guests.  Also offering high-energy levels of partying at Paradise beach is Tropicana. At Paraga Beach, Kalua has helped to establish this lovely small beach as an alternative to Paradise in partying terms.
Mykonos by Day
Paradise Beach is both a quite, sleepy patch of sand and water and a seaside fraternity party. It has a pair of restaurants (go to the cafeteria because the fruit is refreshing,, the Greek salad is fresh from a garden and the chicken soulvaki is very tasty), grainy sand, a few small thatched trees providing shade and topless bathers stretched out on rented lawn chairs (2.5 Euros). Buses run every half-hour to and from town and water taxis come along every hour (what suffices for a bus station is at the far end of Mykonos town, ask at the adjacent convenience store for the water taxi departure point). Daredevils arrive by moped and dozens are lined up behind the beach. The roads from town are narrow, bumpy and steep. Considering the party the beach throws in the daytime, it's best to leave the driving to someone else. After alll, the bus is only a single Euro and while its SRO in summer, it's the best option. The station is at the edge of Mykonos town away from the port; buy the R/T tickets in advance at the adjacent mini-market. Most people emerge from their nighttime den to Paradise in the early afternoon for some swimming, relaxing and the all-important power-napping. The beach offers limited recreational activities (jet skis, tubing, water skiing, even scuba diving). Put on a mask and fins but the snorkeling is not too exciting. The water temperature is in the 70s – cool and refreshing! At some point in the afternoon, the Tropicana Beach Bar – #1 in Pub Club's rankings of World's Best Bars – starts sending out musical messages to beach-goers. At first, it's a subtle tap on the shoulder with some mellow tunes. Next it's more like an "okay, time to start gathering up your belongings" jab in the ribs. Finally, it's a sledgehammer to the head, an all-out techno blitz that forces people to either join the party or leave. Not surprisingly, most choose to stay. With 16-ounce beers selling for 3 Euros and a feast of foreign travelers to meet, how can one resist? It doesn't take long for the party to crank into high gear.
People jump up to dance on the bar, others wiggle in the sand and water and beer baths become common. It's what Paradise Beach is all about, what Mykonos is all about. To keep things active, the Tropicana hires a few people to raise the party bar a few notches. Okay, they only get a few dozen Euros plus room and board, but think of the benefits! These "employees," male and female, dance on the bar, entice patrons with drinking challenges and often undress each other in a show that would cost a fortune to witness in a sex club. It's wild, it's wet and oh, so wonderful. This continues until about sunset. The Sunrise Bar at the far end of the beach tries to compete with this scene, especially earlier in the day, but the real party is at the Tropicana. About once a month in the summer, Paradise Beach hosts a Full Moon Party at night. Blow off all other forms of nightlife for this beachside bash. The other almost-nightly beach parties make a nice change of pace from Mykonos town, it's basically the same beach party under the stars. Look for flyers around town for information. A beach alternative is Super Paradise Beach. Best accessible by water taxi, Super Paradise has a pool and a party, although the real action is at Paradise Beach. Contrary to the name, it is not super to Paradise. Super Paradise is the most popular beach destination among gays.
Climate and weather in Mykonos GREECE
The climate in Mykonos is ideal for an enjoyable island holiday destination. The weather is of typical Cyclades Island weather: winters are relatively mild, while summers are dry and hot, as rainfall is very uncommon. From spring to mid-fall the sun is constantly shinning and the sky over Mykonos is blue and clear. From January to March, temperatures in Mykonos range from 5°C to 15°C. The months of April and May are between 15°C and 23°C. During June, July, August and September, temperatures in Mykonos Greece range from low 20s to low 30s. In October, November and December, weather in Mykonos worsens a bit and temperatures range from approximately 7°C to the high teens.
The winds that blow on Mykonos Island Greece is the spring 'Sirocco' wind, which also carries red desert sand. In July and August, the northern 'Meltemi' wind takes over. In the winter months, it is usually strong winds from the south that gust in the Mykonos region.
Getting to Mykonos island - Flights & Ferries
Reaching Mykonos Island is quite easy. There are direct flights to Mykonos from Athens, Thessaloniki and from other airports throughout Europe. If you are island hopping in Greece, there are direct flights to Mykonos from Santorini and Rhodes. Prices range depending on season and airline company, so your can find both expensive and cheap flights to Mykonos. Ferries to Mykonos depart from Athens (Piraeus Port), Thessaloniki, as well as other Cyclades islands, Dodecanese islands and Crete. Ferry transport to Mykonos is frequent, especially during the summer, when Mykonos is packed with tourists. Boat fares to Mykonos depend on the type of vessel (ferry boat or high speed) and the time of year you are visiting the island.