Mykonos is a Greek island in the Cyclades known for its tourism industry. It has a population of around 9,320 people who primarily live in the largest town of Mykonos, also known as Chora, on the west coast. Mykonos has a long history with early inhabitants including Carians, Ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, Cretans, and Ionians. Some of its most notable landmarks include Petros the Pelican, iconic Mykonos windmills, the picturesque Little Venice neighborhood, and the famous Paraportiani structure.
2. GENERALLY
• Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying
between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. There are 9,320
inhabitants (2001) most of whom live in the largest town,
Mykonos, which lies on the west coast. The town is also
known as Chora. Tourism is a major industry.
3. HISTORY
• Mykonos early human inhabitants were Carians,
followed by Ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, Cretans
and Ionians.
• In ancient times, Mykonos, due to its proximity to the
then highly populated island of Delos became very
important as a supply island and possibly as a getaway
location for Delian citizens.
• Mythology
• In Greek mythology Mykonos was the location of the
battle between Zeus and the Titans, and the island was
named in honor of Mykons, son of Anios who was a
son of Apollo and nymph named Rio.
4. LANDMARKS(1)
• Petros the Pelican - an old celebrity of the
town's waterfront, "Petros" has been the
official mascot of Mykonos for over 50 years.
• Mykonos windmills - from as early as the 16th
century, they are one of the most recognized
landmarks of Mykonos.
• Little Venice - here the buildings have been
constructed right on the sea's edge with their
balconies overhanging the water.
5. LANDMARKS(2)
• Paraportiani - one of the most famous architectural
structures in Greece. Its name means inner or
secondary door which it was to the Medieval stone
walls which encircled the area.
• Archaeological Museum - houses marble sculptures,
ceramics and jewellery recovered from the islands of
Delos, Renia and Mykonos.
• Aegean Maritime Museum - displays models of a
collection of ships from the pre-Minoan period
through to the 19th century and nautical and ancient
artifacts related to the history of shipping on Mykonos.
