Myconos
- Very close to the ancient island of Delos and only 88
n.m. from the port of Piraeus, you can find one of the
most beautiful Cycladic Islands,
Myconos.
It is a picturesque Hellenic Island with narrow alleys,
white houses, numerous big and small Churches
and windmills.
According to the myths the island took its name from the
hero Mycono.
Mythology also says that the big rocks of the island are
the petrified bodies of the Giants
that Hercules killed.
In ancient times Myconos had two important cities:
Mycono, located on the west coast - where the modern city
stands - and Panormo, located on the north coast.
- The commercial and marine development of the island
during the 5th and 4th centuries BC was related to the
formation of the alliance of Delos and the role of
Athens as protector of the members of the Alliance.
Myconos was not only a member of the powerful alliance
but it was also located very close to the holy
Island of Delos where the treasure was kept. The
members of the alliance met each other at the island
twice a year, which means that Myconos came into close
contact with a number of different civilizations from
various city states.
- Myconos was attacked and conquered by several foreign
armies prior to the declaration of the "Greek
War of Independence" in 1821 when the
Myconians, led by the famous Lady Manto
Mavrogenous, rejected Turkish rule.
- Step by step, Myconos developed its commercial and
marine power, especially during the period after the 17th
century.
- Despite the historical background of the island,
Myconos is well known for its tourist development. The
variety of the life style and fun characterise the most
world famous Hellenic island.
The modern city of Myconos
offers:
- The "Picola Venezia",
the "Three Pigadia", the Windmills
, and a lot of modern stores selling designer clothes and
jewellery.
- The history of Myconos is presented in the Archaeological,
the Naval and the
Laographical Museums.
All over the island you can find various hotels and furnished
apartments which can satisfy even the most demanding
visitor. The high life is here....
- The visitor can also enjoy the famous night life with
the discos, bars, restaurants which can make the night
interesting and charming.
- When visiting Myconos you shouldn't forget to visit
the famous "Super Paradise" beach where you can
enjoy swimming and typical Greek foods, have a drink and
witness a lot of happenings......
Reasearcher / Editor : Sandy Dimitriou
Last Update 16/April/1996.
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