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Day trip to Delos

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We believe that if you are visiting Mykonos for a first time or even if you are a returning visitor but never been to Delos, you need to book a day trip there! There is plenty of history about this island, a lot of ancient Greek statutes and temples in good condition and guided tours!

The island of Delos, near Mykonos, near the centre of the Cyclades archipelago, is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. The excavations in the island are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean; ongoing work takes place under the direction of the French School at Athens and many of the artifacts found are on display at the Archaeological Museum of Delos and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. From its Sacred Harbour, the horizon shows the three conical mounds (image below) that have identified landscapes sacred to a goddess in other sites: one, retaining its Pre-Greek name Mount Kynthos,[1] is crowned with a sanctuary of Zeus.

Established as a culture center, Delos had an importance that its natural resources could never have offered. In this vein Leto, searching for a birthing-place for Artemis and Apollo, addressed the island:

Delos, if you would be willing to be the abode of my son Phoebus Apollo and make him a rich temple –; for no other will touch you, as you will find: and I think you will never be rich in oxen and sheep, nor bear vintage nor yet produce plants abundantly. But if you have the temple of far-shooting Apollo, all men will bring you hecatombs and gather here, and incessant savour of rich sacrifice will always arise, and you will feed those who dwell in you from the hand of strangers; for truly your own soil is not rich.

— Homeric Hymn to Delian Apollo 51–60

You can book your trip to Delos following the below links:

Option 1 – delostours

Option 2 – go ferry

Option 3 – getyourguide

Boats are usually leaving from Chora (center of Mykonos) near old port.

If you need further information do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Our chosen ones places to eat

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If you are looking for something different to eat and enjoy your time we suggest the following bars/restaurants:

Hint: you can go for a swim to agios sostis beach and then have to wait for 20-30min to be served but its worth waiting as it’s the best stake you’ve ever eaten. No pre-booking allowed.

  • High end international cuisine (Paraga beach) – Scorpios

Hint: You have to pre-book, prices are high but lovely cocktails, very good food and nice atmosphere

Hint: came from London’s famous Hakkasan restaurant. Not a big menu but everything is delicious and nice atmosphere as well.

  • High end International cuisine (Town-Chora) – Interni

Hint: Dress up and enjoy cocktails, food and atmosphere

  • High end by the beach international cuisine (Kalo Livadi beach) – Solymar

Hint: have a swim at one of the most famous Mykonos sandy beaches and enjoy your drink/food at the famous Solymar

  • Decent international cuisine (Elia beach) – Elia beach restaurant

Hint: go for a swim at the beautiful sandy Elia beach and have a bite at the local restaurant by the sea.

  • Italian restaurant (Kalafatis beach) – Bandanna

Hint: Very good italian restaurant with pizza nutella at the end as dessert.

Hint: very good burgers and presentation – on main road no so good view but very good taste.

Hint: go by the beach from Agia Anna and find this restaurant which is built inside a rock; the scenery is fantastic and you can find a bit pricey but very good fish

We will keep updating this list. For more information or options contact us.

Why choose Ornos

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Why stay at Ornos when you are visiting Mykonos?

Its all about location, location, location.

Location: Ornos is 10min drive from airport and 10min drive from Mykonos town. Its a great place to stay offering a lot of options as you can see below.

Beach: Ornos has a beautiful long beach which is great for swimming and sun-bathing. Korfos beach is ideal for kite-surfing and wind-surfing enthusiasts. 5min drive is Agios Ioannis beach which is just opposite Delos island. Ornos is also next to famous Psarou beach (10 min drive) where a lot of celebrities visit.

Restaurants: Ornos has a lot of great restaurants and bars and its pretty lively during the night too. Our favourite restaurants at the high end are Kuzina (mediterranean), Pasaji (japanese), Buddha Bar (japanese) in Santa Marina Hotel,  Hippie fish (seafood). For a quick lunch after swim we suggest moderately priced Greek traditional restaurants like Aperanto Galazio and Konstantis.  As a fast food option we suggest Lefteris (greek souvlaki) and for pizza lovers D’Angelo. For pastry, sweets and ice-cream we suggest Caramelo.

Cocktails: Our favourite place is Buddha Bar in Santa Marina Hotel and the bar at the veranda of Kivotos Hotel.

Market & stores: Ornos has two super-markets (one named AB Vasilopoulos and one named Flora), one pharmacy, two cafeterias (such as Barcode), two bakery stores and one grocery store next to the supermarket so everything is at your feet. Ammos hotel and Pasaji also offer a variety of stores with summer clothing and shoes/sandals.

Hair salons: there are also two coiffure/nail salons GT hair salon and  Novaeau.

Spa & massage: CL Mykonos spa and the massage by the sea that offers the Ammos hotel.

Public transportation: Ornos is linked with the bus service of the island that is passing by regularly during the day up to midnight. You can also take the boat taxi from the beach that visits all main Mykonos beaches within the day.

Mykonos Little Venice

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Little Venice is one of the most romantic places in the whole of Mykonos. This neighborhood is replete with elegant and gorgeous old houses that are situated precariously on the edge of the sea. Many discerning travelers in the past have fallen in love with this charming quarter to its magnetic appeal. Quite amazing are the sunset views from Little Venice. Its whitewashed edifices against the backdrop of the azure blue Aegean Sea is simply marvelous. The air of nonchalance that prevails in Little Venice disarms the most discerning of travelers. Little Venice evolved from the picturesque Alevkantra beach and extends right into the peripherial areas of Kastro, as it is popularly referred to. Visitors are highly recommended to stay in one of the quaint houses that dot the Mykonos shoreline for the sheer pleasure that they afford. You can sit down with a peg or two of your favorite tipple in the quintessential wooden stairways even as the surging waves crash underneath. A truly magical aura indeed. The ethereal beauty of Little Venice is such that it has and still is a favorite haunt of highly acclaimed artists who have made this charming neighborhood of Mykonos their home. In fact many an artist have portrayed the magnetic beauty of Little Venice in their priceless artworks, etchings and paintings thereby promoting the reputation of this esteemed neighborhood of Mykonos to the outside world. No wonder, Little Venice is today among the most photographed tourist neighborhood in the whole of Europe. Little Venice is fully geared up to cater to the whims and fancies of the discerning international travelers. There are plenty of entertainment options ranging from pulsating discotheques to well-stocked bars where party animals are known to jive well past midnight. Art galleries too abound here and exhibitions of renowned artists area a regular feature. In the days of yore, many distinguished sailors had built their houses right on the picturesque shoreline. Many of these houses have today been converted into chic bars which are still very conspicuous by their old world charm. You can still sit down with your folks over endless pegs of your favorite liqueur and watch the solitary shipping vessel cruise by at the distant horizon creating a surreal impression. Source: www.greeka.com

Mykonos Windmills

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The Mykonos windmills are iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos. The island is one of the Cyclades islands, which neighbour Delos in the Aegean Sea. The windmills can be seen from every point of the village of Mykonos, the island’s principal village, which is frequently called the Chora (which translates to “Country” in Greek, but refers to an island’s “Town”) on Greek islands. The windmills are the first thing seen when coming into the harbour of Alefkandra, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area. Most windmills face towards the North where the island’s climate sources its strongest winds over the largest part of the year. There are currently 16 windmills on Mykonos of which seven are positioned on the famous landmark hill in Chora. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century, but construction continued into the early 20th century. They were primarily used to mill wheat. They were an important source of income for the inhabitants. Their use gradually declined until they ceased production in the middle of the 20th century. Their architecture is similar. They all have a round shape, white colour and a pointed roof and very small windows. Such windmills are found in almost all Cyclades islands. One of these windmills has been transformed into a museum. The whole village of Chora and part of the harbour are visible from this point.