The harbour

Mykonos, the party isle

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August 31st 2012
Arrived in Mykonos by ferry and we were met by our wonderful host Marietta. She took us to our accommodation, then on a tour of the town. The next day, we explored the tiny streets, visited the windmills and then Little Venice, where we found a wonderful bar to take in the sunset. On Sunday, we took the ferry to Delos, a world heritage site, to visit the ruins and climbed the hill to the tem ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Mykonos

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more