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
andliveliness.
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.
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.
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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