Mykonos
Greek island
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Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island has an area of 85.5 square kilometres (33.0 sq mi) and rises to an elevation of 341 metres (1,119 feet) at its highest point. At the 2021 census, there were 10,704 inhabitants, most of whom lived in the largest town, Mykonos, which is on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora (i.e. 'Town' in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town).
Mykonos's nickname is "The Island of the Winds", due to the very strong winds that usually blow on the island. Tourism is a major industry and Mykonos is known for its vibrant nightlife.
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Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island has an area of 85.5 square kilometres (33.0 sq mi) and rises to an elevation of 341 metres (1,119 feet) at its highest point. At the 2021 census, there were 10,704 inhabitants, most of whom lived in the largest town, Mykonos, which is on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora (i.e. 'Town' in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town).
Mykonos's nickname is "The Island of the Winds", due to the very strong winds that usually blow on the island. Tourism is a major industry and Mykonos is known for its vibrant nightlife.
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Archaeological Museum of Delos
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Ftelia
Beach in Mykonos, Greece
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Cynthus
Mountain on Delos island, Greece
4.7 mi away
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Archaeological museum in Mykonos, Greece
0.2 mi away
Rineia
Island off Mykonos, Greece
6.1 mi away
Minoan Fountain
Monument in Delos, Greece
4.6 mi away
Aegean Maritime Museum
Museum in Mykonos, Greece
0.1 mi away
Marmaronisi
Greek islet in the Aegean Sea
3.8 mi away
Mykonos windmills
Feature on the Greek island
0.2 mi away
Church of Panagia Paraportiani
Church on Mykonos, Greece
0.2 mi away
Agora of the Competaliasts
Ancient Greek marketplace on the island of Delos, Greece
4.8 mi awayWhen to go
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