Villa Hurmuses Blog

An Insider's Guide to Mykonos

Villa Kitchen Highlights: Octopus in Red Wine

At Villa Hurmuses we pride ourselves for the hearty home cooked dishes inspired by local ingredients and seasonality. Ana Marie’s recipes delight the senses of our villa guests who ask us to share her refined version of Greek cuisine. Among the favorites is her signature dish — octopus in red wine. In today’s Villa Kitchen Highlights series, we are sharing the techniques on how you can prepare the octopus dish in your own kitchen.

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Greek Olive Trees on Mykonos

Greek olive trees on Mykonos are lovely sight, beautiful trees that dot a dry rocky landscape. At Villa Hurmuses, we are proud to have our own olive trees and love to offer our guests this traditional Greek taste right from our backyard. Continue Reading…

Top Cocktail Bars in Mykonos 

There is nothing better than time spent with friends, the thrills of watching the captivating Mykonian sunset and the taste of a refreshing signature cocktail. In Mykonos: Signature Cocktails never go out of style. Want to know which are the top Cocktail Bars in Mykonos? We have prepared a list introducing the best of the best.

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Greek Seafood in Mykonos

Enjoying Greek seafood in Mykonos is one of the culinary pleasures of visiting the island.  Like much of the country, the sea is everywhere you look so there are many delicious seafood dishes to choose from.  While you are in Mykonos, you’ll find the setting is the perfect place to enjoy such a meal. Continue Reading…

Villa Kitchen Hightlights: Moussaka

For all of you foodies out there, enjoying Greece’s famous dishes is just one reason to visit Greece and that includes savoring a classic moussaka recipe.

At Villa Hurmuses, we embrace the unique Greek food culture and we can help you learn to eat like a Greek! Our classic moussaka recipe includes basic ingredients. However, like every recipe at Villa Hurmuses, Ana Marie uses her secret techniques and above all applies her passion for cooking to create a delicious dishes for our guests. Continue Reading…

Where to Eat in Mykonos Town

Wondering where to eat in Mykonos Town?  Well, there are dozens upon dozens of choices of fantastic eateries and ambient restaurants to choose from.  We wanted to give you some ideas of the best places, where we love to go eat out in chora. 

Check out our first post on where to eat in Mykonos Town.  All of these restaurants are worth checking out when you stroll the whitewashed, bougainvillea clad paths of our beautiful main town on the island. Continue Reading…

Quality Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

At Villa Hurmuses we believe in providing our guests with the best of everything — olive oil included. That’s why we invest in supreme quality Greek extra virgin olive oil. Our olive oil is supplied from a Greek family’s olive grove in Sparta, a town in the Peloponnese region. Continue Reading…

The Top Restaurants and Tavernas in Mykonos

Mykonos welcomes millions of visitors from all corners of the world each and every summer. This great diversity is reflected in the plethora of amazing restaurants and tavernas which are ready to cater to even the most discerning travelers.

As locals, we know which ones are the best! We love to recommend the top restaurants and tavernas in Mykonos to our lovely guests. That’s because dining well in Greece is part of the Greek holiday experience.

We’ve created a list of the top restaurants and tavernas in Mykonos, which you should definitely try in 2016.    Continue Reading…