![]() ![]() We were situated near grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and every other convenience we could have needed, and the staff was exceptionally gracious. From the bay views to the beautiful interior design to the delicious breakfast buffet, everything about this hotel was divine. Our base was in the city of Naoussa at the gorgeous Hotel Kalypso. We had three days on this island instead of just two, yet we still barely scratched the surface of what there is to do on the third largest island in the Cyclades. Paros is one of the islands I’d never heard of before this trip, which is a shame because it really does have a little something for everyone. Paros The charming fishing village of Aliki I had a slight suspicion I might be getting too old for this kind of thing, but attempted to shrug off the ensuing hangovers in stride.ĭuring the days, I loved the shaded restaurant area for working despite a noticeable shortage of power outlets, and gyros pitas were at the ready for a quick and easy (and cheap) lunch option.Īll in all, my Mykonos experience probably wasn’t everything it could have been, but I’ve long since come to terms with the fact that there’s only so much you can do with two days in a destination. Body shots were had, poles were danced on, booties were shaken (not stirred). ![]() The place was full of young people looking to have a good time (it’s a popular stop for Contiki and Busabout tour groups), and the attached bar provided them (us?) plenty of opportunities to do so.Ī late afternoon happy hour slash dance party got things going every day, and the UV sensitive body paint came out every night. Our lodging was the even more aptly named Paradise Beach Resort, one of a string of resorts located along this lovely little strip of sandy beach on the island’s southern shore. Click here for more incredible Greece photos by travelFREAK I would have liked to explore more of the island–even a simple stroll through town during daylight hours would have been nice–but I really can’t complain about hanging out at the aptly named Paradise Beach for a couple of days, even in spite of the stormy weather we encountered at times. My two nights on Mykonos skewed toward the latter. You may also have heard that Mykonos appeals quite strongly to a young and energetic demographic looking to let loose, spring break style, in the beachside clubs. I’m sure you’ve seen the old windmills and the whitewashed buildings of Mykonos Town depicted on postcards and magazine covers, in calendars or the wall of your dentist’s waiting room. ![]() I couldn’t very well go to Greece without swinging through Mykonos, one of the country’s most famous and iconic islands. Keep your eyes peeled for a recap of the remaining islands coming soon! Mykonos May was just coming to an end and so high season hadn’t quite kicked off yet this meant the possibility of chillier weather that likely wouldn’t be ideal for sunbathing or swimming, but also that we’d have the luxury of exploring the islands with relatively few tourists.įirst, allow me to introduce you to Mykonos, Paros, and Ios. Our stops would include a few islands I was already well familiar with and a few I’d never heard of before on the itinerary were Mykonos, Paros, Ios, Santorini, and Milos. The port of Ermoupoli on the island of Syros, a stop on the way to Mykonos They form an almost circular shape, making a highly practical route for travelers to move from one to the next. Over the course of twelve days, we’d be exploring a total of five islands that are part of a chain known as the Cyclades (alternatively spelled Kyklades) to the southeast of mainland Greece. After spending just under a week exploring Greece’s steamy capital city, I was ready to hit the road–or should I say sea–in search of some Greek island magic. ![]()
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