Arriving on Mykonos
Thanks to some impressive foresight on behalf of the Greek and Mykonian government, buildings on the island must follow certain guidelines concerning their look and colours. Whitewashed walls and blue doors and shutters are the order of the day and although there are some small deviations (pink instead of blue, cream instead of white) for the most part the traditional designs and colours are maintained, giving a wonderfully authentic Cycladian feel to Mykonos.
Visitors can arrive by boat from a variety of different ports, with Mykonos being one of several islands visited by a single line. With the journey taking over five hours, this is fine if you like traveling by sea and wish to admire the views, but anyone wanting a slightly faster pace may find the hydrofoil more suited. The sea is not the only option, as Mykonos has an airport which receives flights from Athens, Thessaloniki and several international airports.
Mykonos has a good network of roads which criss-cross the island; however, driving is not a relaxing affair and parking anywhere near the busier towns or beaches is a considerable challenge. Of course, taxis and buses are another option, but queues at pick-up points can be long, especially after the clubs and bars have closed. The final option for getting around Mykonos (aside from walking) is to hire a moped or the current vehicle-of-choice, the ATV. |
