Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mykonos Accommodation Centre ( 22890 23408; www.mykonos-accommodation.com ;
Enoplon Dynameon 10, 1st fl) Very helpful for all things Mykonos (accommodation, guided
tours, island info), including gay-related aspects.
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Around Mykonos
Sights
Mykonos is synonomous with parties and beaches. If you want to dip into a bit of cul-
ture, rent wheels and cruise the back roads through rocky valleys and small villages.
Nondescript Ano Mera has a peacful monastery (Ano Mera;
10am-1pm & 3.30-7pm) with
a carved marble facade and bell tower.
Beaches
Mykonos' golden-sand beaches in their formerly unspoilt state were the pride of Greece.
Now most are jammed with umbrellas and backed by beach bars, but they do make for a
hopping scene. Moods range from the simply hectic to the outright snobby, and nudity
levels vary. You will find an excellent guide to island beaches and their clientele on
www.mykonos-accommodation.com . Catch caïques from Ornos and Platys Gialos to fur-
ther beaches, or call for a sea taxi ( 6944374983) .
About 4km south of Hora are family-oriented Agios Ioannis and Kapari . The nearby
packed and noisy Ornos and the package-holiday resort of Platys Gialos have boats for
the glitzier beaches to the east. Nearby, sweet Agia Anna has a couple of tavernas and a
mellower feel.
Approximately 1km south of Platys Gialos you'll find brown-sand Paraga Beach ,
which has a small gay section.
Party people should head about 1km east to famous Paradise , which is not a recog-
nised gay beach, but has a lively younger scene. Super Paradise (aka Plintri or Super P)
has a fully gay section and a huge chic club.
Mixed and gay-friendly Elia is the last caïque stop, and then just a few minutes' walk
from here is the secluded Agrari . Nudity is fairly commonplace on all of these beaches.
 
 
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