Mykonos is located in the Central Aegean Sea and belongs to the Cyclades Prefecture, part of a cluster of islands which also includes Delos, Rineia and various rocky islets. The island's natural beauty combined with its cosmopolitan air, as well as the timeless magic of neighbouring Delos (one of the most sacred sites of ancient times) have helped make Mykonos one of the most cosmopolitan holiday resorts in the Mediterranean, if not in the world.

The island's reputation began to spread in the mid 50's when it became fashionable amongst modern artists, politicians and businessmen. Today Mykonos is one of the favourite tourist destinations for the celebrities of the international jet set, showing that it was not just a passing fashion, but a place to be visited by all.

For further information on the island of Mykonos, you can visit the sites www.mykonos.gr and www.e-mykonos.gr.

Things to know and places to see when you visit Mykonos.

BEACHES The beach at Ornos is your first stop, right next to your new home. Here you can find well-stocked restaurants and bars, which provide ample space for you to relax and enjoy the wonderful sun and sea Mykonos has to offer. Next, the beach at Platy Yialos, just 4 km from Chora, which is well-known on the south side of the island. Here you can find restaurants and beach bars, as well as a range of equipment for various sea sports. From here you may take a boat trip to visit other beaches, such as Paranga, Paradise and Elia. After this, you may like to visit the beaches of Megali Ammos, Agios Yiannis, Psarou, Agrari, Super Paradise, Kalo Livadi, Agia Anna-Kalafati, Lia, Agios Stefanos, Agios Sostis, Panormos, Ftelia and others.   One thing is certain, however much time you have, you will always find something new to explore!!!	DELOS  Easily reached by daily boat service from Mykonos. The island of Delos appears in Greek history from the beginning of the 10th century BC as an important centre of worship in the Ionic world, being the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Many centuries later in 1873, the French Archaeological School began excavations at the archaeological sites and Delos once again rose from obscurity, revealing its rich history to the entire world. The Archaeological Museum on Delos is today one of the most important in Greece, exhibiting rare finds such as sculptures, vessels, inscriptions, exquisite mosaics, etc.
PANAGIA PARAPORTIANI Panagia Paraportiani is one of the most characteristic Cycladic architectural monuments. One of the most frequently photographed churches in the Cyclades, it has become a symbol not only of Mykonos, but of the entire region of the Aegean.	LITTLE VENICE  One of the most picturesque corners of the island is “Little Venice”, whose buildings, begun in the mid-18th century and constructed right on the sea’s edge, were the homes of rich merchants and sea captains. Splendid architecture with many-coloured windows, doors, steps, and wooden balconies literally washed by the waves, lends an air of the famous Italian city.
THE WINDMILLS The windmills of Mykonos, formerly manufacturing units, made a decisive contribution to the financial strength of the island during the 17th and 19th centuries, when as a necessary stopover for sailing ships crossing the Aegean sea, it supplied them with rusks. Having lost their financial importance with the development of technology after the 1st World War, the windmills became one of the most famous monuments in the Cyclades and their picture traveled the world as the ‘trademark’ of the island.	PETROS THE PELICAN Petros the Pelican was a white pelican that became the official mascot of the island of Mykonos. In 1958 a local fisherman found a wounded pelican. He nursed it back to health and the pelican made Mykonos its home. The local people took care of it and it finally became the mascot of the island.