Mykonos is undoubtedly one of the country’s top destinations and the island deserves the large number of tourists who disembark every day in search of exuberant landscapes and lots of excitement during the day and until after sunset.

Mykonos Island

How to get to Mykonos?

If you are in another European country or even in Athens, there are two options to reach Mykonos, one of them is by plane, landing at Mykonos airport or taking the ferry boat which is widely used by tourists and locals.

Mavrogenous Cloak Statue

This is a reference point for the locals, it is their meeting place. As the city is more like a maze, this is the entrance and also the beginning of the coastal part, where all cafés and restaurants are located.

Mykonos’ most famous statue: The Heroine of the City

This is the heroine of the city who is called Manto Mavrogenous, a Greek name and if we were to translate it would be Magdalene. She offered all her merchant ships to help the Greeks gain independence from the Turks in the early 19th century. So she became a symbol of independence on the island of Mykonos, and to honour her, the locals named the only square in town after her, Manto Square.

Why are the houses white in Greece?

In the old days it wasn’t white paint but lime, which was very easy to find on the island of Delos. By recycling marble, people got powdered lime, which was a cheap and refreshing product because it reflected the heat and was also healthy because it was a natural disinfectant. At that time people suffered from many contagious diseases and passing lime in the houses and on the streets protected the health of the family.

Is it allowed to paint houses other colours in Greece?

There is a law since the 1950s that must be followed to build anything in Mykonos. In the past the laws were even stricter, people could only use the colours blue and white, today the walls have to be white, but doors, windows, balconies, stairs and balconies can be any other colour.

The two colours chosen are related to the Greek flag, it was the municipality’s way of promoting coordination during the time of the Dictatorship in Greece, so they chose the colours blue and white, and until today it is like that, when a tourist takes a picture on the Greek islands it is automatic to think of the Greek flag.

Why are the roofs straight on Greek houses?

Mykonos is one of the driest places in Greece, it rains very little, so it is necessary to collect every drop of water on the roofs, and by a piping system water is piped to the basement of the houses and then the residents get more water for domestic use.

Are the Mykonos Mills still working?

The mills used to work until the 1950s, they served to grind grain for many centuries and with the force of the wind transformed the grain into flour and then were taken to bakeries in the city to make bread, or else to export the flour.

The Island of Santorini

Santorini, one of the most romantic islands in the world. On this island there is an international airport, so besides the ferry boat that leaves from Athens, in the summer you also have the option to depart from some cities in Europe. And for those who do not know, the name Santorini means Holy Peace (Rini = Peace).

Is Santorini a volcanic island?

Yes, Santorini is a volcanic island. There was a very strong explosion 1600 years before Christ, this explosion was so strong that it raised a wave of 20 meters and 150 tons of dust and burying everything. Even the island where this volcano is located had an original circular shape and after this incident, it was flooded by the sea and became a crescent shape.

Main meeting point in Santorini: Church of Panagia Akathistos Hymn

This church is one of the meeting points for tourists, where many people meet to begin their tour of the island.

The Castle of San Nicolas

The Castle and St. Nicholas was built more or less in 1480 at the time of the Venetians and served to protect the island. The castle stands on the tip of the island of Santorini.

The Island of Crete

To get to Crete, several European airports operate direct flights in the summer, and of course you can also take the ferry as well as the other islands.

There are four prefectures in Crete: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion and Lasithi.

What is Crete Famous for?

What we can say about this island is that it has the four seasons well defined and everything in Crete has to do with nature and culture, which is very different from the rest of the Greek islands, this is very visible in the landscapes and especially in the architecture.

The Greek Raki: A Typical Beverage of the Crete Region

You can also try Greek Raki, a traditional grape liqueur from the island of Crete, which is offered as a sign of hospitality and gratitude for your visit. This drink is usually offered in the restaurants of the region in Greece.

When you are offered a Greek Raki you cannot say no, as it is a tradition, it is wise to accept the drink and toast with them.

Venetian Fortezza Castle

It is one of the main buildings of the city, the Fortezza. It is one of the most attractive spots in Crete. Rethymnon was founded inside Fortezza.

Rimondi Venetian Fountain

In Crete there is the Rimondi Fountain. There is a legend that whoever drinks this water will fall in love with the city and will always return there.