Mykonos  (Μύκονος)
The Hora (capital) of Myconos.
Location
Coordinates	37°27′N 25°20′E / 37.45, 25.333Coordinates: 37°27′N 25°20′E / 37.45, 25.333
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):	35 m (115 ft)
Government
Country:	Greece
Periphery:	South Aegean
Prefecture:	Cyclades
Population statistics (as of 2001[5])
City Proper
- Population:	9,320
Codes
Postal codes:	846 00
Area codes:	22890
License plate codes:	ΕΜ
Website
mykonos.gr

Mykonos (Greek: Μύκονος) or Myconos is a Greek island and one of the top international tourist destinations, famous around the globe for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife. The island is part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Siros, Paros and Naxos. It spans an area of 86 km² and rises at an elevation of 364m at its highest point. The island is composed primarily of granite. It has little natural fresh water and relies on the desalination of sea water in order to meet its needs. There are approximately 6200 inhabitants (2002). The largest town is Mykonos, also known as Chora (i.e. the Town in Greek, a common denomination in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town), which lies on the west coast. Mykonos may refer to: Mykonos, an island in Greece; Mykonos, a restaurant in Berlin, Germany, where two Iranian Kurdish opposition leaders were assassinated. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1536x1024, 1104 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Mykonos ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 685 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (800 × 700 pixel, file size: 27 KB, MIME type: image/png) Other versions Adapted from Image:Greece outline map. ... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing daylight saving Eastern European Time (EET) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is one of the names of UTC+3 time zone, 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... The peripheries (περιφέρειες) are the subnational divisions of Greece. ... Categories: Greece geography stubs ... Greece consists of 13 administrative regions known as Peripheries of Greece, which are further subdivided into 51 prefectures (nomoi, singular - nomos, Greek: νομοί, νομός)): See also List of the prefectures of Greece by area List of the prefectures of Greece by population density List of the prefectures of Greece by population External... The Cyclades (Greek Κυκλάδες) are a Greek island group in the Aegean Sea, south-east of the mainland of Greece; and an administrative prefecture of Greece. ... This is an alphabetical list of municipalities and communities in Greece. ... Here are list of postal codes in Greece. ... This is a list of dialing codes in Greece. ... Greek car number plates are composed of three letters and four digits per plate (e. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... This is a list of some of the 3000 islands of Greece: Chrysi Crete Dia Euboea Gavdos Koufonisi Ydra The Cyclades Amorgos Anafi Andros Antiparos Anydro Delos Donoussa Folegandros Gyaros Ios Irakleia Kea Keros Kimolos Kithnos Makronisos Milos Mykonos (Mikonos) Naxos Paros Pholegandros Santorini (also called Thira) Serifos Sifnos Sikinos... The Cyclades (Greek Κυκλάδες) are a Greek island group in the Aegean Sea, south-east of the mainland of Greece; and an administrative prefecture of Greece. ... Tinos (Greek: Τήνος; Italian: Tine) is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. ... Síros is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. ... Paros (Greek: νήσος Πάρος; Venetian: isola di Paro) is an island of Greece in the central Aegean Sea, in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. ... Naxos is the largest island (428 km² ) in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea, which separates Greece and Turkey. ... For other uses, see granite (disambiguation). ... Shevchenko BN350 desalination unit situated on the shore of the Caspian Sea. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

It is believed that the island was named after a local hero, who is considered an offspring of the god Apollo and was worshipped locally in antiquity. For other uses, see Apollo (disambiguation). ...

History

Archaeological finds indicate that the Ionians settled on Mykonos in the early part of the 11th century BC. More recent discoveries have uncovered remnants in Ftelia beach from the Neolithic Kares tribe dating back to as far as 3000 BC. The Ionians were one of the three main ancient Greek ethno-linguistic groups, linked by their use of the Ionic dialect of the Greek language. ... David and Saul (1885) by Julius Kronberg. ... Ftelia (Gr. ... An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ... The 3rd millennium BC spans the Early to Middle Bronze Age. ...

In Greek mythology Mykonos was the location of the battle between Zeus and the Gigantes, and the island was named in honor of Apollo's grandson Mykons. During these ancient times, Mykonos, due to its proximity to the then highly populated island of Delos (situated about 2km away), became very important as a supply island and possibly as a getaway location for Delian citizens. The bust of Zeus found at Otricoli (Sala Rotonda, Museo Pio-Clementino, Vatican) Greek mythology is the body of stories belonging to the Ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. ... For other uses, see Zeus (disambiguation). ... Gigantomachia: Dionysos attacking a Gigante, Attic red-figure pelike, ca. ... For other uses, see Apollo (disambiguation). ... The island of Delos, Carl Anton Joseph Rottmann, 1847 The island of Delos (Greek: Δήλος, Dhilos), isolated in the centre of the roughly circular ring of islands called the Cyclades, near Mykonos, had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of...

Modern Mykonos

Today, Mykonos is one of the world's most cosmopolitan islands, having become increasingly popular especially during the last 50 years due to the numerous international jet set visitors that spend their holidays on the island. It is widely known for its extremely rich, diverse and often intense nightlife featured by a vast number of bars and nightclubs. Mykonos is also distinctive for its sandy beaches, offering everything from crystal-clear waters, windsurfing potential, sea-side tavernas, bars featuring 24-hour loud music and even full nudity in some cases. Many Greek and international celebrities have summer residences in Mykonos and can often be seen walking the white-washed roads or having dinner at a small street-side table of an expensive restaurant or a taverna. The island is also one of the most upscale areas of Greece, and its real estate is very expensive. The popularity of the island has given rise to a wave of real estate development with the construction of private homes, villas, and hotels. This has raised some concerns that the island may be gradually losing its character. In order to prevent this, the island's zoning requires all new buildings to abide by the rules of the Cycladic architectural style.

Nightlife

The nightlife of Mykonos is marketed as among the best in Europe.^[1] Mykonos is rated among the top clubbing destinations in the Mediterranean, along with Ibiza, Ayia Napa and Rimini. Mykonos also attracts world-famous DJs to its clubs and beach bars, the most well-known of which are Paradise, Super Paradise and Paranga. In addition, Mykonos is a gay-friendly resort area during the summer, featuring several gay clubs.^[2] Mykonos nightlife focuses mainly on bars rather than clubs, yet a number of notable clubs can be found throughout the island.^[3] Nightlife is the collective term for any entertainment that is available and more popular from the late evening into the early hours of the morning. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Mediterranean redirects here. ... “Ebusus” redirects here. ... Ayia Napa (Greek: ; Turkish: ; today officially transliterated into English as Agia Napa) is a resort at the far eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus, famous for its sandy beaches. ... Rimini is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and capital city of the Province of Rimini. ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... A gay village (also gay ghetto or gayborhood) is an urban geographic location with generally recognized boundaries where a large number of gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual people live. ... For the song Gay Bar by Electric Six, see Electric Six. ... Singles bar redirects here. ... Laser lights illuminate the dance floor at a Gatecrasher dance music event in Sheffield, England A nightclub (or night club or club) is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ...

Historical population

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Attractions

• Petros the Pelican - An old celebrity of the town's waterfront, "Petro" has been the official mascot of Mykonos for over 50 years.
• Windmills - From as early as the 16th century, they are one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos.
• Little Venice - Here the buildings have been constructed right on the sea's edge with their balconies overhanging the water.
• Paraportiani - One of the most famous architectural structures in Greece. Its name means inner or secondary door which it was to the Medieval stone walls which encircled the area.
• Archaeological Museum - Houses marble sculptures, ceramics and jewelery recovered from the islands of Delos, Renia and Mykonos.
• Aegean Maritime Museum - Displays models of a collection of ships from the pre-Minoan period through to the 19th century and nautical and ancient artifacts related to the history of shipping on Mykonos.
• Delos - One of Greece's most famous archaeologic sites, it is an island located 2 kilometers to the west of Mykonos. The entire island has been declared a national museum.^[4]

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Gallery

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Communities

• Agios Stefanos
• Ano Mera
• Ftelia
• Kalafatis
• Marathi
• Myconos or Chora
• Ornos
• Platy Gialo
• Psarou

Agios Stefanos (Gr. ... Ftelia (Gr. ... Cosmopolitan Psarou beach Psarou Beach (Greek Ψαρού ) is one of the most famous beaches of Mykonos island. ...

Other

Myconos has schools, banks, churches, a post office and squares (plateies). There are also two ports, the "old" port and the "new" one. Plateia (πλατεία) is the Greek word for town square. ...

External links

• Municipality of Mykonos
• Map and Aerial photos:
• Map of Myconos Town, attractions included
• Mykonos travel guide from Wikitravel
• Football Club of Mykonos
• Your compass for mykonos island
• The Blue Island
• Mykonos Travel Information

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References

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See also

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