{"id":17039,"date":"2024-10-13T06:14:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T06:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=city&p=17039"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:21:26","slug":"17039","status":"publish","type":"city","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/17039\/","title":{"rendered":"Mykonos"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Greek island part of the Cyclades, between the islands of Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos, 200 km southeast of Piraeus.
\nThe island is famous for its vibrant nightlife and ongoing day and night decadent party vibes, and for being a\u00a0gay-friendly\u00a0destination with many spots catering the\u00a0LGBT\u00a0community. The partying environment and the island\u2019s fabulous beaches rates the island one of the best in Europe.<\/p>\n

Enjoy yourself in the luxurious setting, in one of many excellent restaurants and tavernas, dance all day long in the famous beach bars scattered around, and party until dawn in one of its cosmopolitan clubs.
\nWhile in the beach enjoy all types of water sports activities especially those exploiting Mykonos being “The island of the winds”.<\/p>\n

Explore the island\u2019s capital, the town of Mykonos, Chora<\/strong>, on the west coast, where most of the island’s attractions are concentrated.
\nSet in a picturesque fishing-village bay, stroll the maze of narrow paved alleys, with the whitewashed houses and colored doors and window frames. Head to the area of Matogiania<\/strong> in the town center with its chic shops and trendy bars, and to the glamorous Matoyanni Street with brand name stores, charming cafes, and stylish restaurants.
\nVisit the unique and odd church of Panagia Paraportiani<\/strong> in the Kastro district and enjoy a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea.<\/p>\n

Mykonos has a great shopping scene where you can find the most famous designer labels, jewelry, leather, and art shops along with traditional products and souvenirs shops.
\nVisit one of the most beautiful places of the island, Alefkantra<\/strong> also called \u201cLittle Venice\u201d, the 18e<\/sup> century district with the grand mansions and the wooden balconies overlooking the sea. While in the district enjoy the view of the famous “Kato Mili”<\/strong>, the seven 16e<\/sup> century Mykonos windmills, standing on the hillside above, and at sunset seat in one of the cafes or restaurants’ balconies and admire the remarkable romantic setting.<\/p>\n

Stroll along the lively waterfront and the old harbor, seat in one of the cafes on the water, watch the fishing boats, and look for the official mascot of Mykonos, the Pelican.<\/p>\n