Mykonos!
Let me first tell you a few things straight of the bat; Mykonos is NOT an island for the gay :) It is NOT also just a party island. It is also NOT very crowded in summer. I am saying these things first because lots of people make these assumptions first when they thing about Mykonos. There are obviously truth to all these statements. It is a popular island for the LGBTQ travels, and yes there are places like Tropicana and Super Paradise beach clubs (they are legendary for parties), and yes it can be crowded at those places, but still it is a fairly decent sized island and solitude and pristine beauty can be easily found in Mykonos!
This is the villa we rented at Mykonos. No, the Peugot-208 doesn't come free with the house, you must rent it separately. It is important to have a car in Mykonos, otherwise, you will be stuck in crowded popular areas near the historical main town of Chora (also called Mykonos). There are buses, and of course there are scooters for rent! Yes, you remeber the last scene of Bourne Identity, I do as well! It was filmed in Mykonos. Its been 20 years since I have seen that movie for the first time and I promised myself back then that I will visit that spot multiple times. I did it back in 2013 for the first time, and I again just a couple of days back... I really like this place!
You can even see the scooter shop of Marie (Franka Potente), which is now a gift shop. Very little of this waterfront have changed over the last 10-20 years. I can soak up this view all day long and do people watch forever. However, just like any vacation, my second trip to Mykonos must end too, unfortunately!
Background
Ok, I am writing as I am thinking about it, so pardon my usual disorganized thoughts. This was my second trip to Mykonos and our family was basically repeating a trip that we took 9 years back with our older daughter. This time around, with both of them....
We took a ferry (Seajets Worldchampion Jet, which I highly recommend) from Santorini to get to Mykonos. It is little more than 2 hours and a spacious and pleasant journey, unlike any airplane. I had arranged a rental car to show up at the ferry port and from there it is an easy 15 min drive to that rental property above. We stayed there for 7 days and mostly walked around the town whenever I felt like, or spent time at whichever beach I felt like depending on the mood of the kids.
| Typical Alley in Mykonos | Classic Mykonos Apartments |
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Mykonos (Chora) Town
I really like the narrow allies of the old town around Little Venice and beyond. Notice they white wash the paths too, in this typical pattern, which I am told resembles fish scales. Yeah, they like their fish over there. I absolutely adore the blocky flat roof apartments that you see all over the island and all around cyclades too. Daytime temp was a bit on the warm side but there is almost always a sea breeze and humidity was low. Evenings were wonderful temperature wise and extremely windy. I experienced some of the most gorgeous sunsets from there. More on that later and there was some exciting kite surfing too :)
I barely remember that scene from Bourne. Good thing you attached a clip to remind us. What a beautiful place to be and spend some time.
Thanks to @pinmapple and we got a glimpse of Mykonos.
Yes. I generally like Bourne movies and their endings are excellent. I especially enjoy this one.
I haven't seen something like that so far. Everything is about superheroes and whatever universes these days :D
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I was wondering about your flights, they must have been crazy expensive and the villa burns as well.
Mykonos is probably Price/Performance very critical for transatlantic guests.
Villa was expensive at Mykonos, but everything is expensive there. It was $2800 for 7 days.
Flights not expensive. My wife is premier 1k at United and Star Alliance, which is the highest possible level. She had lots of miles.
That sounds good, fast Lane, Express Baggage, Airport Lounge all those little big convinces.
With the Moby soundtrack, Mykonos steps up an extra level! Nice one!
That soundtrack with the drone shot is iconic!
Yes, I agree with you, the place to stay is beautiful and peaceful!
Very beautiful photos!
I want there too! :-)
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Wow, now I want to go to Mykonos.
You are obviously having a great time in Mykonos, I will like to visit this place some day. Nice to see a glimpse of Mykonos through your lens.
Thats a sweet spot. The architecture and coastline looks badass. Cheers to good travels.
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Stunning @azircon 😎 you can find always secluded and less busy places in well known places… most just don’t want to go off the beaten path.
How cool you visited that spot from the movie… it’s an icon 🤩
Thanks for sharing… great views. I only can imagine the amazing sunsets 🌅
thank you. I do like that movie..
You are welcome @azircon 😎 it is a cool movie 🍿 🎥
Keep away from the Limestone! Looks great BTW...
1970s was a strange time in UK I am guessing :)
When I was young I was attracted to the video nasties phenomenon. They made some weird stuff then and I got desensitized to it all.
Hey, get a Quad and be careful with the sun :)
What's the status of stray dogs?
What dogs? :)
No dogs.
Some cats yes, but no dogs.
That's interesting, sometimes Mykonos has some wild packs.
Can confirm, we've been there in summer and had a great time. You're totally right about the wind... but the look of the whole place is just spectacular. I loved it there.
excellent kite surfing! Some of the very best!
This place is indeed beautiful, i never knew that Bourne identity was acted there, thank god i still have the movie let me go and re-watch it, very nice place to spend the vacation, with place like this i don't need to ask how the vacation goes,
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I grew up in an island but this one is really a great place to visit (how I wish I could).
Seems it a nice great place to travel with family. Enjoy your vacation @azircon
Hello @azircon thanks for sharing.
Mykonos is a beautiful place. His architecture was a source of inspiration for several of the arquitectural projets that I developed.
Yes, I generally like architecture from Cyclades. They are unique
Stunning place! And beautiful pics!! I love the sky color in contrast with white houses, it's beautiful!
It reminds me of Santorini, a trip I made with my parents many years ago...I couldn't enjoy the beauty because I was still a little girl.
I couldn't enjoy the beauty, but looking at the pictures of my parents I remember well where I was and what I was looking at that moment...they are unique places, Mykonos is beautiful too!
Yes, they indeed are unique places. I have been to Santorini just before.