Mykonos is not only cosmopolitan parties, shopping in Matogiannia and clubbing at Cavo Paradiso. The cosmopolitan Cycladic island reveals its most authentic and historical aspect, to those who are willing to discover it.

Ano Mera

Panagia Tourliani Monastery in Ano Mera

Just 8 km. away from Chora, Ano Mera is a picturesque village in the center of the island that will offer you another side of Mykonos. Here, you will stroll in the alleys, enjoy local recipes at the taverns and visit the historic monastery of Panagia Tourliani, which was built in the 15th century.

Hill of Palaiokastro

Another important archaeological site near Ano Mera. Here, you can see the ruins of the Venetian Castle of Gizi, as well as segments of an ancient wall, which reveals that the second ancient city of the island used to be here.

The Neolithic settlement of Ftelia

The area of Ftelia is ideal for a journey on history to the Late Neolithic era, as the excavation of the settlement has identified important architectural buildings dating from the 5th and 4th millennium BC.

Mycenaean tomb at Aggelika

At the area of Aggelika, you can admire an impressive Mycenaean tomb from the late 15th BC century., at the hilltop.

Armenistis lighthouse

At Fanari you will find one of the most impressive buildings on Mykonos. Armenistis Lighthouse was built in 1891 and is a necessary stop, if you want to take pictures with a view of the Aegean Sea and admire the island of Tinos.

For the most extraordinary stay in Mykonos, choose the brand-new Livin Mykonos luxury hotel, that offers luxurious facilities, high quality services and panoramic views, a breath away from Chora.

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From: Anthi Sasmatzoglou

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