Mykonos
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Mykonos
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Mykonos (Μύκονος) or Mikonos or Myconos is a barren island in the middle of the Cyclades. It is maybe the island that attracts the most tourists. Because of this and despite its many lovely beaches many cruisers tend to avoid it.
Visiting yachts normally berth at the uncompleted Mykonos Marina two miles W of the main town, which is the only safe harbour on the island. Since its partial completion, yachts are no longer permitted to berth in Mykonos old harbour, which is reserved for tripper boats.
According to the mythology Mykonos was a rock hurled at the Titans by Poseidon. It was inhabited by Ionian Greeks around 2000 BC. In Roman times Mithridates of Pontus (Black Sea) invaded the island and destroyed its towns. The main town of Chora was rebuild by the Byzantines. Later it was taken over by the Venetians and belonged to the dukedom of Naxos. The remains of the Venetian castle of Paliokastro, built by the Gizzis, still remains. In 1537 Myconos was overtaken by the pirate Barbarossa. From that period on its inhabitants lived mostly by piracy. During the Greek war of independence, these pirates joined the other islands with 22 ships led by Manto Mavrogenous who also donated all of her considerable fortune to the war effort.
Today Mykonos' inhabitants continue to practice a piracy of sorts, preying on their tourist victims with their outrageous prices. Yet, to their credit, they do keep all of the beaches clean.
Charts
Click for larger view
- BA
- 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
- 1647 Nísos Tínos to Nísos Ikaría
- Imray-Tetra
- G31 Northern Cyclades
- NIMA
- 54334 Plans in the Aegean Sea
- Greek
- 42 Andros to Chalki Island
- Karystos to Naxos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2890 23 922
- Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03 & 04
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Warning: The channel between Mykonos and Tinos has fierce gusts when the meltemi is blowing.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Mykonos Harbour
| 37°27′N, 25°19.5′E
Since the partial completion of Mykonos Marina, yachts are no longer permitted to berth in the old harbour, which is reserved for tripper boats. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Anchorages
Ornos Bay
| 37°25.2′N, 25°19.4′E
Ornos Bay is the most protected from the meltemi anchorage in the island. There are though, very strong gusts which can come very suddenly during the night. The bottom is weed and at places it provides very poor holding. Anchor at 5 m and test your anchor. There is permanent mooring belonging to a fishing caïque, sometimes you can use it overnight. One can eat at the hotel. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Platis Yialos
| 37°24.7′N, 25°20.5′E
Some shelter from the meltemi, the bottom is sand and holds better than at Ornos. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Kato Livadhi
37°25.7′N, 25°24.6′E
Good shelter from the meltemi, the bottom is sand and weed.
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Ayia Anna
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37°25.9′N, 25°25.3′E - Chartlet
Good shelter from the meltemi, the bottom is sand and weed, good holding. This is wonderful anchorages. During the day the beach has several bathers, brought by day-trip boats, but in the evening they all are taken away and you have the anchorage all by yourself.
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- 1992 --Istioploos
Kalafatis
37°26.4′N, 25°25.5′E
Reasonable shelter from the meltemi but open to both south and to the east. Good holding.
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Panormos Bay
37°28.3′N, 25°22.6′E - Chartlet
Reasonable shelter from both the south and from the east winds but exposed to the meltemi.
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Offshore Islands
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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The town of Mykonos is full of boutiques, jewelry stores, etc. Also a lot of dancing discos. There is the mascot of the island Petros a pelican who must be replaced at regular intervals, none of the locals admit this, but he has been there since the 50s!
In Mykonos there is a Archaeological Museum as well as an Aegean Maritime Museum well worth a visit. Also, the Folk Museum (tel. +30 2890 22591), founded in 1959, at the Castle, contains collections of furniture, ceramics, pictures, post-Byzantine sculptures and traditional musical instruments.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Many stores
Eateries
- Many restaurants, most overpriced
- Try the specialty of the island: kopanisti, a kind of peppery cheese spread
Internet/WiFi
In Cafés
Laundry
- In the town.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the town.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor and in several anchorages.
Transportation
- Daily flights from Athens
- Many ferries
Routes/Passages To/From
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Mykonos (Wikipedia)
- Aegean Maritime Museum
References & Publications
See Greece.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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