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Mykonos Island, Greece
Mykonos Island is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the state of Greece, and one of the Greek myths says that the god Zeus conquered and killed the Giants, then buried them in the rocks of Mykonos Island of granite nature, and this island was named by this name in relation to Miknos, grandson of the god of hair and sun, Apollo .
Location
Mykonos Island is one of the towns located in the Greek state, and it forms a section of the Cycladic archipelago in the Aegean Sea, and it mediates both the island of Syros and the island of Paros, as well as the island of Naxos, in addition to the island of Tinos, and an area of about one hundred and five thousand and one hundred and eighty-three square kilometers.
Population density
The population of this island is about nine thousand three hundred and twenty. The average population density is approximately ninety-nine people per square kilometer, and some of the population is distributed in the countryside, such as the village of Ano Mira.
The most important tourist attractions in the island
Also known as Chora, or Mykonos Town, it includes:
- Kato Milli Mill: It is the official symbol of the island of Mykonos, which is seven windmills, dating back to the sixteenth century AD, and was used to grind grains.
- Minor Venice: It is a neighborhood characterized by its homes directly on the sea.
- Castro Church or Paraportiani: It is a masterpiece of architectural art, built in the Middle Ages, and characterized by being composed of five churches, built with each other, and with towers and fortifications dating back to the Byzantine era.
- A group of museums: Like the Folklore Museum, as well as the Aegean Museum, in addition to the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, in which rare pieces of finds, such as jars, and ceramic tools, that belong to Cyclades are displayed.
- Number of monasteries: Like the Monastery of the Virgin Mary, which was built for one thousand five hundred and forty-two AD and is located in Ano Mira, it was erected in the place of an ancient church, in addition to the Monastery of Paleo Castro, which was built over the ruins of an ancient castle, and dates back to the eighteenth century AD.
- Delos Island: It is only four kilometers away from Mykonos, and it belongs to it administratively, it was from the ancient cities, it is considered an important tourist landmark, it is classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site, and it is considered an open museum in its entirety, despite it being an uninhabited island.
Ingredients for tourism
Most of the European and international countries compete with this island, so it is visited by tourists throughout the months of the year, especially in the summer, because of its resorts, beaches, clubs, and tourist services, in addition to the hustle and bustle of nightlife in it and the enjoyment of seeing the swan bird, which is considered the talisman of the island and brings its luck.
