Even though Mykonos has recently become one of the youngest and fieriest Greek resorts, it is still popular with adherents of relaxing vacation. The coastal zone is bustling but you will plunge into a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere if you get a little away from crowded beaches. On the island, you can also admire well-preserved architectural monuments. Some of the main symbols are windmills. Stone churches …
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Mykonos is not accidentally called the Island of the winds. Even in the Middle Ages, residents began to build windmills here. Now there are seven mills on the island. They were built in the 16th century and for many years served as one of the main source of income for the islanders; locals traded flour. Although the mills have not been used for a long time for their intended purpose, they are an important national …
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There are also beautiful beaches in the east of the island. One of them is Kalafatis that attracts windsurfers and divers. There are always a lot of people, as it is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It is also perfect for family recreation. If you want more privacy, take your children to the nearby Agia Anna Beach. It is pleasant to swim and sunbathe here. The most popular beach resort in the north …
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In Mykonos, you can visit a famous jewelry shop named Mayonaisa Darling Handmade Jewellery. It specializes in extraordinary jewels that you can’t find in other cities. Here, visitors can buy not only silver, but also bronze accessories. Jewelers choose really strange materials for some of their products. For example, rings can be decorated with old wristwatch mechanisms. Here, you can also buy Interesting …
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6. Banks and other governmental institutions work each day n weekdays from 8 am till 2 or 3 pm. A shortened working day is considered to be Friday as the establishments can close an hour earlier than usual.
7. Restaurants, taxis and hotels welcome tips. In restaurant a 10% addition to the total sum of the order will be quite enough, the same cash reward will be waited by taxi drivers. Hair …
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In the capital, there is a pub that attracts all fans of good music. In Montparnasse, you can have hard liquor and listen to amazing live music. You should also visit one of the cooking schools on the island. The most popular studios are Mykonian Spiti and Traveling Spoon where you can learn how to cook like the islanders. As for other island entertainments, you can take a fishing trip, go on an island safari, go …
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Moving around in Greece - transportation
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Roads in major cities of Greece are average. At the same time, the quality of pavement is constantly improving. Many of the routes marked on the map as ground, have long been covered with a solid layer of asphalt. However, the statistics of road accidents is quite deplorable. The most common cause of catastrophes is overtaking, although in cities and the speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour is accepted. Motorcycles and mopeds are used too. At the same time, the behavior of drivers of two-wheeled vehicles is still less aggressive than in the countries of Asia. On some islands, for example, Kos or Fesalia, there are quite a few cyclists. It is worth noting that car drivers are respectful of them. A bicycle is not the best way to travel along the mainland Greece, as the terrain is very hilly. There are practically no dedicated bicycle lanes in the country.
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