Perfect Mykonos

Of all the fifteen or so Cyclades Islands, the most famous is undoubtedly Mykonos. Less mountainous than the other islands, cosmopolitan Mykonos attracts artists and intellectuals, tourists from all over the globe and the idle rich for their Greece vacation. Hora, the captial of Mykonos, lies on a flatter plain than most amphitheatre-shaped Greek island cities, and takes advantage of its gift.
Brilliant white, box-shaped houses with stepped walls for sitting on,
quaint wooden doors, and brightly-colored balconies, create a feeling
that this could be the Hollywood version of Greece.
It is absolutely perfect.

In the town's western district, there are houses dating from the medieval period. In the harbor of Hora, the democracy of Greece is on display, with tiny fishing boats bobbing alongside huge luxury yachts. But it is easier to rent a fishing boat.

Traditional local foods incude kopanisti a salted white cheese, amygdalota an almond-based dessert. Quite nice places to stay include...

Andronikos Village Hotel, half a mile from the town (and the airport)

Cavo Tagoo Hotel, winner of the First Prize of applied Architecture in the Aegean Sea region, walking distance from the harbor.

And there is always Maki's Place, a mile away from town, but with a beautiful view of it, especially at night, and a bus connection that runs until late at night.

ATHENS...
is capital city of Attica. The favorite playground of Athenians are the islands of the Saronic Gulf, Hydra, Poros, Spetses and Aegina. The azul waters, sandy beaches and the romance of little Greek towns combine with a vacation atmosphere that includes both Greeks and world travelers.

My friend Harry lives in Athens, and he really knows his way around. He has an excellent site on the net called Harry's Athens Greece Guide and is an astounding 258 pages of maps, sights, walking tours, shopping, museums, restaurants, Olympic 2004 information and lots, lots more.

Hydra Called Small England because of naval activities and the building of large mansions in the eighteenth century. Many mansions remain, along with many small churches and monasteries. Art galleries also abound, and Hydra is a famous meeting place for the patrons of the arts. No motor cars are allowed on the island, but motor boats provide a spectacular view of small harbors and inlets along the island's coast.

The island of Poros was created by the joining of two volcanoes, and the view of the town of Poros as you approach it from the sea is unforgettable. The road to Neorio is littered with pristine inlets and sandy beaches, and stands of pine trees that almost touch the ocean.

The port of Athens is called Pireas. It is about 5 miles from the center of Athens, and is a very important financial and shipping center. Modern Pireas is built on top of ancient Pireas, which served the same function for ancient Athens. As might be expected, countless seaside tavernas tempt visitors with exceptionally well prepared Greek seafood dishes. For a stimulating apre-lunch treat, visit the naval museum Akti Themistokleous.

And last, a pastoral view of the Greek mainland countryside.

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