Reasons That You Must Visit Mykonos This Summer
Mykonos is a famous summer destination for the whole world. Thousands of tourists visit the island every year to relax or to join the wild parties or to dive into the luxurious lifestyle Mykonos offers. Many of them will return again as they find here even more than they expected.
Here are the top five reasons that will make you take the decision and visit Mykonos this summer.
- The Destination that Celebrities Choose
Each summer, hundreds of celebrities visit the island for their vacations. You will see them walking on the narrow streets of Old Town among the crowds, taking their sunbath on a comfortable sunbed at one of the southern beaches or dancing next to you in one of Mykonos’ famous night clubs.
Celebrities love Mykonos because they can have high-level concierge services, they can meet their friends and other celebrities and they can retrieve to privacy whenever they want to. Locals and returning travelers are used to meeting celebrities and they treat them like all other people.
For their accommodation, celebrities usually choose one of the many Mykonos Luxury Villas that are available for rent.
- Famous Restaurants on the beach – Scorpios, Nammos, Principote
Mykonos has many wonderful places to eat, from luxury, fine dining restaurants to more traditional taverns. Although the menu varies, the quality of food is excellent and the ingredients are fresh – especially the seafood dishes.
Eating next to the sea is a Greek tradition that is very well accepted by international visitors. You can find beach restaurants all over Greece, from the touristic islands to the mainland. The relaxing sound of the waves, the fresh air, and the beautiful surroundings ensure a pleasant meal.
In Mykonos eating by the sea can offer much more than this. As a luxury island, Mykonos has some very cozy, gourmet restaurants that look more like day resorts. Scorpios at Paraga Beach, Nammos at Psarou Beach and Principote on the north side of the island, at Panormos Beach are the most famous beach restaurants in Mykonos.
- Cosmopolitan Restaurants – Nobu, Katrin, Hakkasan
International gourmet cuisine is another dominating trend at Mykonos. Here you can find a lot of tasteful dishes from faraway places like China, Japan, Peru or closer ones like France or Italy. Some of the best choices for international dining are:
Nobu, run by the famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa, located in Belvedere Hotel just outside Mykonos Town. The menu is mainly Japanese with some delicious additions from Peruvian and Southern America cuisine.
La Maison de Katrin is a boutique French restaurant in the center of Mykonos Town, near the Old Port. Guests can taste some of the best French dishes accompanied by a good French wine.
Hakkasan, or mostly known as Ling Ling, belongs to the well-known, homonymous chain of Chinese restaurants. It is situated at the heart of Mykonos Town and offers a great gourmet Asian menu in an exotic Cantonese atmosphere.
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- Party island
Maybe this was how you first heard about Mykonos. The island’s fame as a party destination, with sleepless nights and huge beach parties, is attracting thousands of tourists who want to join its intense nightlife.
The best places to experience this side of Mykonos are either the center of Mykonos Town or the four-party beaches at the southern shore of the island.
In Mykonos Town, you will find the big nightclubs with multiple levels, smaller clubs with indoor and outdoor tables and bars with different kinds of music.
At the southern beaches, the whole area becomes a dancing floor from sunset till dawn.
- Most Luxurious Accommodation in Greece – Cavo Tagoo, Belvedere, Bill and Coo, Katoikies, Luxury Villas
Luxury accommodation in Mykonos is just unparalleled. Big five star hotels and resorts offer stylish rooms and suites and high-quality services. Some of the best hotels are Cavo Taggo near Mykonos Town, Belvedere at the center of the city, Bill and Coo at Megali Ammos and Katoikies at Agios Ioannis beach.
For guests who prefer more privacy and bigger spaces, the best option is to rent a Mykonos Villa. There are many wonderful ones on the island in different locations, capacity and prices.
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