Last few shots from our summer holiday to Mykonos (LAST JULY!!) so backlogged with trip write ups!! Still zipping around on our quad we head for the remote little bay that is Fokos beach in the North East of the island. Early in the morning we have the beach virtually to ourselves to enjoy. TheContinue reading “Last looks”
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Easy riders
Mykonos is only a pip squeak of an island – one of the tiniest Greek islands we’ve visited (certainly in terms of things to see TBH). But in order to reach some of the more remote, off the beaten track, beaches we opt once again for the king of small road warriors – the quadContinue reading “Easy riders”
Kalafatis beach
Beyond Mykonos old town there is very little to do on this tiny Greek island except enjoy the stunning little beaches that are dotted around the place. We hire a quad bike in order to zip around on and head to the South East of the island to the beautiful beach of Kalafatis. It’s aContinue reading “Kalafatis beach”
Windy millers
Before we head out of Mykonos town we can’t avoid visiting one of the island’s most iconic sights – the line of windmills high above the town. *rubbish phone pics alert* The windmills can be seen from every point of the village of Mykonos and are the first thing seen when coming into the harbourContinue reading “Windy millers”
Relics and rocks
As the husband desperately tries to drag me away from the old town, I once again get hopelessly distracted. This time by an enchanting, tucked away shop full of religious icons. Painted on driftwood and old salvaged wood, this shop is an Aladdin’s cave of the sacred and holy. Ever corner is crammedContinue reading “Relics and rocks”
Mykonos maze
The sun is rising ever higher in the Mykonos sky so we know we won’t have the old town to ourselves for much longer! The cafes and restaurents are starting to put out their signs to catch the day trippers and the shops are beginning to lay out their colourful wares. The meandering maze ofContinue reading “Mykonos maze”
Little Venice
More mooching around Mykonos old town reveals my all time favourite shop tucked down an alleyway and smothered in postcards and paintings. Every square inch of this little souvenir shop is covered in paintings and postcards of this picturesque island. All azure seas and blue domes. I’m a bit obsessed and have to be bodilyContinue reading “Little Venice”
Old Town
Mykonos Town—called Hora by the locals— is the Saint-Tropez of the Greek islands. Beloved by the rich folk and beautiful people. Put on the map by Jackie O in the 1960s the old town is a maze of white washed houses, colourful doors and glamorous shops. Its cube like houses and the churches, with theirContinue reading “Old Town”
Boats and sparkling waters
Leaving behind the pretty Agios Ioannis beach behind we’re heading through the tiny settlement to the mini harbour at the far end of the bay. After enjoying the obligatory snaps of vivid bougainvillea we come across the small picturesque chapel of Agios Ioannis which sits above a tiny harbour. There’s absolutely no one around atContinue reading “Boats and sparkling waters”
Shirley Valentine
Following on with our bonus week in the tiny, scorching island of Mykonos. We’re off to the island’s most famous claim to fame – The Shirley Valentine beach. The beach and restaurant made famous by the 1980s films is actually located at Agios Ioannis. This is a tiny beach town about a 15 minute driveContinue reading “Shirley Valentine”