Excursion to an Uninhabited Island
The small uninhabited island of Delos is located 6 miles southwest of Mykonos. It is an open-air museum. If you are interested in archaeology you can take a tour here. You should take the boat that departs daily at 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am from the pier located in the western part of the harbor behind the small church of Agios Nikolaos. The ride will take half an hour. If you come to Delos you will get the opportunity to see the archaeological sites and observe the work of scientists engaged in excavations. You can return to Mykonos at 12:15, 13:30, and 15:00.
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Sea Cruises in Mykonos
You can have an interesting time by booking a cruise during your vacation in Mykonos. For example, if you arrive at Platis Yalos Beach you can board the Glass Bottom research vessel. It has a glass bottom. You will be able to observe the underwater inhabitants. Numerous tourist companies on the island are happy to offer kayak or canoe rentals. They can also arrange a guided boat trip along the coast of Mykonos or to places that cannot be reached by other transport. You will also have the opportunity to make a voyage on a traditional Greek sailboat that goes to the Islands of Delos, Tinos, and Paros.Tours in Mykonos Island by Bike and on Horseback
You can ride a bicycle to explore the sights of Mykonos in a non-standard way. You will rent it at one of the rental points and join one of the bike tours. These tourist groups are led by local residents. They are held on unusual routes to provide an opportunity to see the hidden areas of the island. If you are not afraid of the hot sun and the lack of comfort that you have when traveling on a tour bus you can choose another tour option. This is a ride on horseback through the most beautiful places of Mykonos and deserted beaches. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Enjoy the Sunset while Standing on the Armenistis Lighthouse
There is a rock in the northern part of the island. The Armenistis Lighthouse is located on it. It is blown by the sea wind. It was built to ensure the safety of ships after the wreck of the Volta in 1891. You can get here in a rented car along a long, steep mountain road and climb up to its tower. It has a height of 19 meters. A delightful panorama of Mykonos opens from it. But the most beautiful views of the rocky coast and the entire island are waiting for you at sunset.
Go Scuba Diving or Dive with Mask and Fins
The water is always clear in the water area of Mykonos. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the underwater world of the island by taking up snorkeling. For example, you can go to Paranga beach. You can admire the coral reefs and beautiful fish while traveling to the seafloor. If you decide to visit mysterious caves located underwater or to dive far from the coast it will better to give preference to diving. Scuba diving will not be an obstacle even if you have no experience. There are schools on the beaches of Psarou, Paradise, and Kalafatis. You can learn scuba diving and even get an international diver certificate there.
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Sports on the Beaches of Mykonos
You can not only have fun in the gentle sea waves and get a beautiful tan but also spend time playing sports on the beaches of Mykonos. For example, you can rent a jet ski on Platis Yalos beach. You will have the opportunity to descend from the water slides, go water skiing, and do wakeboarding on Kalafatis beach. The wind almost always blows on the island. Therefore, you can go to the Gulf of Korfos. The weather conditions are most favorable for windsurfing and kitesurfing there. The school is open right on the beach. Experienced coaches will provide you with training in these types of water sports.
Notable celebrations and festivals in Greece
There is a large number of theater festivals in Greece, because the country is the birthplace of this art. In December, there is a festival of puppet theaters and pantomime in Thessaloniki. About 40 different performances are shown during 11 days. Lectures, master classes and seminars are held in the city. The Greeks are very fond of music, so music festivals are often held on the summer terraces. RockWave in Athens, where dozens of the most famous rock artists of Greece and foreign musicians come every year, is among the largest. Other significant event takes place on the island of Samothraki. That’s the world music festival.
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