The many family "panigyria" - feasts are always, for the Mykonians, events that give a necessary respite from the intense rhythms of daily life, especially in the summer. To honor the saints' day at a particular chapel, the family which owns or is responsible for the place provides - mainly - meat, broth, bread and wine for all participants and there is dancing to the accompaniment of local musicians. There are also "panigyria" for example Agion Apostolon or Agios Nikolaos) that are much more impressive: the sponsorship is undertaken by an Association, or the Municipality or the case of a major holiday, without a sponsor (such as the one on the 15th of August in Ano Mera).

Culture and Entertainment

During the summer, the Municipality and the Cultural Center (D.E.P.P.A.M) or other sponsors organize many interesting events: concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibitions, etc. Usually the locations for these events are the halls of the Cultural Center and the open theater in Lakka. Also all summer long, the municipal cinema, 'CINE MANDO', is open in the Metelopoulos Garden in Limni. The telephone of D.E.P.P.A.M. is 2289027190, 2289027191.

Sports

For fans of windsurfing there are schools at the beaches of Platy Yialos, Psarrou, and Kalafati. The majority of organized meets take place at Ftelia because its' northerly orientation is the best: there is always enough wind.

There is also diving schools at Psarrou, Kalafati, and Platy - Yialos. If one has a boat, there are mooring both at the new harbor in Tourlos and at Ornos (information available from the Harbor Police) and day trips can be made to neighboring islets.

Nature

The countryside of the island is ideal for hikers and jogging enthusiasts. There are old paths, leading to the interior of the island (for directions, just ask the locals), where one can appreciate unique sights and the magic of primordial Mykonos. The flora - and fauna - of the island is extraordinary and pleasant respites are offered every so often along the paths; the farmhouses in ruins impressive rocks, "crocodile" lizards (the local lizard, agama stellio) atop the stone walls and even on the prickly peas, the bamboo groves and laurels, all can give such rare pleasure. The good weather presents opportunities for boating and fishing in the island's clear waters of the island and its neighboring rocky islets.

Alternatives for the unadventurous are generously offered on the island: there are many uniquely beautiful beaches, some crowded other deserted.

Transportation

During the high season, the K.T.E.L buses (tel: 22890 23360) have regular, frequently - scheduled, routes to and from the countryside (Ano Mera etc.) and the majority of the islands' beaches. Departures, depending on the destination are from the two bus terminals on the north (Museum) and south side (Fabrika) of town.

The main TAXI stand is in the Mando Square, prices are "fixed" for each destination. There is a 24 hours dispatching service: tel.:2289022400 and 228923700.

A wonderful means for visiting the beaches on the southern shore of the island are the "CAIQUES" small boats that, departing from Platy-Yialos and Ornos, make regularly scheduled round trips as far as Elia beach, to the east.

Boat tickets, schedules and information is available at the travel agencies on the waterfront.

"Olympic Airways" has an office in Fabrika, tel.:2289022490, 2289022495.

Important

Due to changeable weather conditions, airplane or boat departures may be delayed or cancelled, and it is in the travelers' won interest to be well informed.


Source: www.mykonos.gr