Mykonos Greece

#MykonosGreeceIsland
According to Greek mythology the island was named after Mykonos, the grandson of Apollo
 Also the area is known as The Island of Winds, hence the windmills dating back to the 16th century as the Venetians built them to mill grain

KeyTip:
 They advertise walking tours at $45.00US / Per Person
Save your money and just stroll the narrow streets yourself as you will never get lost as the
area is too small 

Free Attractions
 Some of the 60 Churches in Mykonos town , Rarity Gallery, Armenistis Lighthouse, Monastery
 of Tourliani, Folklore Museum and the Beaches

 Mykonos 

It is called Chora (Greek for Town) 

Confuse The Pirates

 It is small with a maze of narrow streets,

 as the rumor has it was done so mess up the Corsairs when they raided this area

History

  They were always nearby because of the islands location in the Aegean Sea, so fortifications were built during the Byzantine era to fend off the intruders

Later on after the Turks took control of the island, Greek Pirates used the area as a hideout which then fought for Greek independence

 

Color Codes
Mykonos has a strict laws that requires all doors and windows to be painted
 blue, green or red.

Past Tradition
This dates back to when the sailors painted their doors blue, farmers were green
 and everyone else was red

White.
Also the reason why all the houses are painted this color is to keep the homes cool
during the hot summer

Hollywood Films
There has been many movies filmed here because of its picturesque landscapes, unique architecture
 plus beautiful beaches
Because of this exposure it has became popular destination for artists, celebrities
 and European royalty

 Some Box Office Examples
 Shirley Valentine, Bourne Identity, The Greek Tycoon, Greed
and  The Kings of Mykonos

Business Opportunity
There are around 15,000 residents on the island which will increase to over 50,000 in the summer months with tourists and only 30 Taxis.

Local Art
Some street sketches i found and assuming its paying homage to the sea

International Creative Scene
Mykonos is known for its numerous contemporary galleries, international exhibitions plus cultural events which attracts a high end cosmopolitan audience 

Outhouse to Penthouse
Throughout history Mykonos was considered a poor island because of the limited
 agricultural resources
That all changed as the rest of the world discovered the island  through exposure and soon
followed the tourists
But at a price to pay, as its a very expensive place to visit

Sticker Shock
A) Beach Clubs; $150 US per chair plus a minimum spend for food or drinks
B) Fine Dining; single meal $200+
C) Designer Clothing and Jewelry; i do not want to know price 😂
D) Cocktails; will run your black Amex $45 US per drink 

800 Churches
Mykonos has many but the most famous is Paraportiani  (1425-1600s to complete)
  It consists of five separate churches which are joined (four are at ground level with the fifth on top)

Resilient
Over the years the church has been damaged by fires, earthquakes plus natural disasters but has survived and is one of the most photographed churches in the world 

Cyclades Complex
Mykonos is part of this group which consists of 33 islands forming a circle (cyclos)
 and in the center is the sacred island of Delos

Illumination
The cobblestone streets are made of rock with a crushed seashell powder which will reflect light for
that "glow" look at night

Man-Made Supply
The island produces water by reverse osmosis, a method that uses the sea water to create fresh aqua to supply the population and growing numbers of visitors each year
Now this process is safe to drink as its a highly effective purification method that removes up to 99% of contaminants

Bring Your Own
But (yes there is always a but jajaja) it removes the beneficial natural minerals like calcium
 and magnesium
So what i am trying to say is to control what you consume,
 so have some on hand

Little Venice
This area got its namesake from the wealthy Venetian merchants constructed these buildings in
typical Italian architecture style

Dark History
But in its past this area was once a notorious pirates den and some say the buildings have
secret entrances in their basements

No Autos
As you can see most of Old Town is a pedestrian zone, so this is why owning a private vehicle
 here very limited 

Immigration
The Greek Golden Visa Program is a minimum 250,000 Euro investment in for example real estate to qualify for a five year residency permit
After seven years and a few other requirements it is possible to apply for Greek citizenship 

 Petros (Peter) the Pelican
 He roams around the narrow streets of Old Town and is known as the
walking ambassador of Mykonos