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Sifnos... The classiest island of the Cyclades (and maybe of Greece). A detailed post to come soon...

Mykonos Beaches

Generally Mykonos have a lot of nice beaches, but I am listing the ones I consider the best. The only problem is that in case it is windy, you better ask someone from the hotel for advice on which one to choose.

Ornos : One of the most famous beaches, but a bit touristic (although in September there won’t be too many people)

Elia: One of the best and biggest of the island, all the celebrities go there.

Psarrou: One of the most cosmopolitan beaches of Mykonos. Very well organized and the food in the restaurant there is considered very good (although it is very expensive I think ).

Panormos: There is a cool and cosy beach bar there and the beach is also very nice. I would suggest you definitely go there!

Kalafatis : The best one for water sports. Very big and very easy to reach.

Lia: You should only go if you rent a car. It is very isolated, difficult to reach and very quiet. Very nice gold sand, crystal clean waters and you should definitely taste lobster in the tavern called Lia.

Agrari: Very nice blue waters, water sports and beach tavern. The left part of the beach is better.

Super Paradise: It is the party beach of the island, so be prepared for everything!

Mykonos: Hidden Treasure? No! All time Treasure? Yessss!!

Definitely Mykonos is not a hidden treasure. Everybody in the world knows two islands: Santorini and Mykonos. In Santorini, which is sooo touristic, it was easy to help you find some treasures hidden within the island (non touristic ones).

For Mykonos however, I can only give you some all time classic beaches, as the hot spots change all the time! I am sorry,but there is quite some time I have las been there.

Enjoy...

Anafi- The diamond of the Cyclades

Anafi...An unknown island even for Greeks. I have been there for 2 consecutive years and I want to go back in the near future...So, I was amazed when I was describing this beautiful island which is just across Santorini (1 hour away) and even my Greek friends did not know where in the map of Greece does this island stand.

Amazing beaches, all blue and green crystal clear waters, super good traditional Greek food and really romantic places to have drinks. Anafi is the island where even if you go alone you will leave with more than one friends...


This is our next treasure and is located in the Aegean Sea...

Santorini Nighlife

I know that I have promised to post things about the nightlife, but after a lot of discussions with several friends I concluded that nightlife is different for each person. It depends if you are single or in a relationship, if you are are depressed or happy and many other factors. The good news is that Santorini and especially Fira have bars and clubs for everyone. Just go and discover them!!!! Santorini nightlife is waiting for you!

Santorini Excursions

Excursions

There are excursions to the volcano in a daily basis. I have never been, because all my friends have told me that it is nothing special, but you don’t lose anything if you try it. Especially, if you like hiking go for it!

Also there is an excursion with a boat called Atlantis which will get you in 30 meters depth. You can see how does the volcano look underwater and also some ship wrecks.
Another very nice thing you can do is to follow the “wine path”. Santorini is very famous for its wineries, which you can visit and taste the different wines of each winery. There are signs everywhere in the road. If you are bored just try the Sigalas winery, it will be enough. Also, if you want to buy some Vinsanto (sweet wine), buy from Sigalas or Argyrou (they are the best).

There are other types of excursions (ancient sites, etc.), so ask the hotel for further recommendations!

Santorini Sunset

Sunset

Santorini is famous for its sunsets. The villages of the island are really high and this makes sunset really picturesque. You will see hundreds of couples standing and waiting for the sunset and that is why probably Santorini has the fame of the "couple island" (many people choose Santorini for their honeymoons). However, although I agree that is nice to go with your boyfriend/girlfriend, I would say that singles have a great time as well! So do not get discouraged by the romantic character of the island!!

Oia is considered the best place to watch the sunset. Imerovigli is also a very nice place to view the sunset, but there are not many bars to sit. Fira is nice as well. Now, some famous places that people enjoy their cocktails, watching the sunset is Franco’s (Fira), Aspa of Palea Orihia (Oia) and Cafe΄ del Mar e Sol. Generally, you should better walk and choose the one you prefer best.