6 Swords Travel Magazine | Spring / Summer 2025 With sandy beaches, whitewashed villages and a vibrant, cosmopolitan party scene, Mykonos adds a touch of glamour to the Greek Islands. In contrast to the romance stamp of neighbouring Santorini, this is the Cyclades Island for fun-loving, sun worshippers. From May to October the island literally buzzes as the bikini clad, ‘party beautiful’ brigade dance until dawn at the many, stylish beach clubs like Cavo Paradiso, Tropicana and similar on both Paradise and Super Paradise beaches, and yet the island has so much more to offer with ample opportunity to escape from the fast lane of fun. Even revellers seek downtime and there is a distinct bohemian resistance fighting the turntable troopers. The island’s main historic town of Chora Mykonos (Mykonos Old Town) is a delightful traffic-free labyrinth of winding cobblestone lanes with whitewashed houses with bright blue balconies and shutters, lovely old churches, and narrow alleyways draped in bright fuchsia bougainvillea. Wander through the maze to discover quaint artisan shops, terraced cafés and little tavernas hidden away in narrow side streets and quiet squares. Bordering the waterfront the distinctive, overhanging terraced houses have earned this area the title of ‘Little Venice’. On a hillside overlooking the town of Mykonos stand the emblematic windmills, once used to supply power to grind grain and now a favourite instagram moment. Mykonos A vibrant blend of fun and relaxation
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