Mykonos
has long been known for its gay scene and continues to attract gay visitors
from around the world. The island has beautiful beaches, not sand but something
in between sand and stones, crystal clear water and beautiful opportunities
for snorkeling and scuba diving. One thing you have to do at least once
is to take a beach-hop-ferry. Its a great experience. You pay a fare for
the beach you want to go to, but the boat goes to all beaches.
The
island is very small and there's no sight seeing to speak of. People who
visit Mykonos come for the sun, the night parties at the beach or to stroll
through the romantic old town, with a huge amount of churches (there seems
to be a church or room turned into a church on every corner).
Going
out in Mykonos is expensive. 6€ for a Diet Coke, up to 15€ for
a cocktail. Most guys buy beer at the supermarket and drink them just outside
the terraces, in between buying drinks at the bars. There is at least one
cruise ship a day arriving at Mykonos with new faces. Next to that, the
ferry's between the different islands and/or Athens leave in the evening,
taking island hoppers to new destinations. There's always a lot of new
people arriving, and sometimes its even a gay cruise ship!
Two
excellent places for "sunset" drinks are Kastros (watch the sunset to classical
music) and the
Elyseum
Hotel Bar (high up, with stunning views across the town and bay). Before
midnight go on to Portos near the Town Hall, then after 2am on to Ramrod,
Icaros and the other gay bars just off "Taxi Square". To find them, just
follow the crowd! |
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