Centrally located in the heart of the Cyclades islands, Syros is renowned for its harmonious blend of Greek tradition and western influence. Just one hour via ferry from Mykonos, Syros is one of the top recommended trips we recommend to our guests.
A great island day trip from Mykonos that our guests love is Rineia. Here’s more about this uninhabited island next to Mykonos. Continue Reading…
Delos is a popular day trip from Mykonos, a small island that held importance in ancient Greece. It’s significance had much to do with Greek mythology.
On a normal summer day in Mykonos Town, Manto Mavrogenous Square buzzes with activity. Taxis queue up, cafes serve their guests and tourists unknowingly walk right past a statue of one of Greece’s finest heroines. A woman who dedicated her life to free Greece from Turkish rule. Continue Reading…
The villages of Tinos are famous for their churches, marble wonders and serene beauty. Continue Reading…
Traveling around the Greek islands during the holidays you may notice some very bright and festively lit boats. The Christmas boat tradition on Mykonos is still very much alive. Here’s how it came to be… Continue Reading…
Once upon a time, Mykonos was a weaver’s island. More than 500 looms clacked away every day across the landscape. Today, the weaving traditions on Mykonos are almost extinct. There are only two active weavers remaining. Nikoleta Xidakis is one of them. Continue Reading…
Mykonian mosaic art is a unique form of art you can admire at one special studio in Mykonos Town.
Mykonian Mosaic Art
With all its beauty and inspirational landscapes, Mykonos continues to attract artists and art lovers from all over the world. There are many ways to see Mykonos with an artistic eye and one way that is truly unique is through mosaic art.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Τhat’s why serving an excellent breakfast at Villa Hurmuses is our top priority.
One of the most sacred places in ancient Greece was the island of Delos, right next to Mykonos. Visiting sacred Delos is a chance to explore what was once an amazing place to be. Continue Reading…