| A Glance at Mykonos Island |
Mykonos (Myconos) is the most cosmopolitan island in Greece, where people from all walks of life and different cultures meet to create an upbeat atmosphere that is expressed by unprecedented exuberance and liveliness. Its name is known throughout the world, and even though it may be spelled Mykonos, Myconos or Mikonos, it is the same unique Greek Island that fuses cosmopolitan lifestyle and traditional features, making a multifaceted holiday destination for all types of visitors.
Myriads of vacationers spend their holidays in Mykonos, as it is a favorite of celebrities and simple folk alike.
Mykonos Island is particularly famous for its exciting nightlife, with countless bars and clubs that cater to both the straight and gay crowds. At the fantastic Mykonos beaches, visitors can spend the day lounging on soft sands, soaking up the sun's rays and dancing at beach bars.
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| Mykonos Climate |
The climate in Mykonos is ideal for an enjoyable island holiday destination. Mykonos weather is of typical Cyclades Island weather: winters are relatively mild, while summers on Mykonos
Island 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 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 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.
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| Ferries & Flights to Mykonos |
Reaching Mykonos Island is quite easy. There are direct flights to Mykonos from the Athens Airport, Thessaloniki Airport and from other airports throughout Europe. If you are island
hopping in Greece, there are direct flights to Mykonos from Santorini and Rhodes and many other islands as well. 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.
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