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17 Million Tourists to Visit Greece this summer !


According to data published by the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises, from January to May, Greek tourism has been running with a  6.05% increase in air arrivals compared to last year. In absolute numbers, in the first five months this year 2,441,276 tourists arrived, while in 2012 there were 2,302,107 tourist arrivals.
There has been a significant increase to all Greek destinations. There has been a 125.5% increase in arrivals on Mykonos compared to last year. Other tourist destinations may not follow the explosive rise in arrivals like Mykonos, but the double-digit rates give this year’s sign: Zakynthos has an increase of 33.2%, Kefalonia 29.5%, Chania 26 3%, Santorini 22.7%, Corfu 23,9%, Kos 20.2%, Skiathos 18.3%, etc.


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Mykonos




If the mention of Mykonos doesn’t immediately bring to mind bright white buildings, turquoise skies and tanned bodies lining golden sandy beaches, you’ve been living under a rock. The most popular Greek Island in the Aegean Sea is all about energy and attracts a diverse and upscale crowd that thrives on its stylish nightlife. During the day some privacy can be had in the more secluded north beaches, but the south beaches are all party. Ski, jet-ski, windsurf, horseback ride, parasail or just save up your energy for the evening ahead, like most of your fellow travellers in Mykonos.
Mykonos
Mykonos (MickLurcher, Jul 2007)

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Plan your dream Wedding in Mykonos!



The cosmopolitan atmosphere of Mykonos Island is the perfect choice for an original unforgettable glam wedding or a small intimate one!






Let us, at Kouros Hotel, inspire you and assist you in all aspects of your wedding day preparations. 
From your marriage licenses, the wedding cake, the hair styling, the photographer, to the flower bouquet, our professional staff will provide you with an impeccable service all the information you need.


We can organise everything and make it happen just the way you have dreamt it.

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What to do in Mykonos



The beaches and nightlife are the main reason people visit Mykonos. However, the island also offers a handful of off-beach activities. Architecture buffs will also find plenty to enjoy as Mykonos' buildings are some of the finest in Cycladic-style properties. Travelers also love Little Venice for its restaurants, shopping and postcard views.
  • On Mykonos-you can spend the first day and evening enjoying appealing Mykonos town, where a maze of beautiful streets are lined with shops, bars, restaurants, and discos; spend time on one of the splendid beaches; and, if you want to indulge in some hedonism, partake of the wild nightlife." -- Fodor's
  • Losing yourself in its colorful alleyways is one of Mykonos Town's cheapest and most exhilarating experiences. A stroll to the kastro area -- behind the Delos ferry pier, at the far left of the port when facing the water -- will take you to the Paraportiani, a cluster of white churches. ... From there, walk through Little Venice, where the Aegean's sapphire waters lap at the legs of cafe tables and chairs." -- Let's go Greece

Historic Attractions

Mykonos is home to a few historical buildings that writers say are worth at least a break from the beach and partying. The most noteworthy of the hundreds of churches in Mykonos, the Paraportiani beach in Chora is actually a collection of four smaller churches. Paraportiani features unique and sloping whitewashed exteriors, and is perched on the top of a rock that looks over the Aegean Sea.
Also in Chora are the six windmills of Kato Myli, which were once used to power Mykonos' granaries. Although they do not function anymore, visitors can get splendid views of the city from within them.
Writers say it would be a shame to visit Mykonos and not take the 30-minute ferry ride from Chora to the island of Delos. The birthplace of the mythical Apollo and Artemis, the famous island is one of the most important archeological sites in all of Greece. Today, visitors can see the island's impressive ruins, including the Temple of Apollo and the ancient theater, and then stop by the fantastic Archeological Museum.
  • Visit the small island of Delos, just six miles from Mykonos. Once revered as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, the now-uninhabited island has many ancient ruins, including the Temple of Isis with its mosaic-lined marble theater." -- Sherman's Travel
  • Mykonos' most famous church is the rocklike Panagia Paraportiani. It comprises four small chapels plus another on an upper storey that is reached by an outside staircase. Visitors should avoid entering during services, unless for genuine worship rather than sightseeing." -- Lonely Planet

Museums

If you are looking for large museums, Mykonos is not really the place for you. What you will find are small kitschy museums -- all in Chora -- that showcase the island's history. Mykonos' Archeological Museum in Chora features finds from the island of Delos. The Aegean Maritime Museum nearby houses model ships and other maritime memorabilia, whereas the Mykonos Folk Art Museum is housed in the 1700s home of a fishing captain.
  • The Folk Museum, housed in an 18th-century house, exhibits a bedroom furnished and decorated in the fashion of that period. On display are looms and lace-making devices, Cycladic costumes, old photographs, and Mykoniot musical instruments that are still played at festivals." -- Fodor's
  • Save time to visit the island's clutch of pleasant small museums." -- Frommer's

Beaches

The southern shores tend to be far more crowded and developed than their counterparts in the north. The waters are generally calmer and the sands are softer and more pleasant for relaxing. Parties are also centered on this part of the island, especially on beaches like Paradise and Psarou. The northern beaches are naturally wilder and rougher, making them particularly popular for those who want to engage in watersports.
Potential visitors should also note that Mykonos beaches are clothing optional. The amount of nudity varies beach to beach. Southern beaches like Paradise, Paranga and Elia see bathers with less attire, but Ornos Beach is more kid friendly.
  • Mykonos has a beach to please everyone. Although all the island's beaches are nude, the degree of nudity depends on where you go." -- Let's Go Greece

Shopping

Shopaholics can find plenty of jewelry, clothing and antiques -- the vast majority of which is locally made. Most of the stores lean toward the luxurious end (with prices that match) and are mainly clustered along the winding streets of Chora.
  • Forage for fine silver jewelry -- the best souvenir to bring home -- in the scores of boutiques hidden in Chora's labyrinth of streets. Though most shops are expensive, you can still find the occasional bargain. Take time to shop streetside vendors throughout the city for hand-made crafts and jewelry." --Sherman's Travel

Nightlife

Mykonos is well known throughout Greece for its nightlife. In fact, many Mykonos beach parties start in the day, continue into the night and don't stop until the sun breaks the next day. Paradise and Super Paradise beaches are some of the most popular spots after dark, since they are chock full of bars, clubs and tavernas. If you're looking for something more urban, Chora also has many of Mykonos' top clubs. Within Chora, Little Venice attracts many of the island's gay visitors.
  • Drinks in Mykonos are expensive; rarely will they cost less than 9€ ($12), but the good news is, if you are planning to head out at night, there are many supermarkets all over where you can buy a decent bottle of wine for no more than 6€ ($8) and begin your own party in your room, or on your balcony before hitting the town." -- Frommer's

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Sit back and relax!

A how-to relax on a airplane...

1.Understand and Accept the fact that you have little control. Facing the facts can really help you relax on a trip.



2. Travel with a friend, a relative or a trusted acquaintance, it can take away the pressure! Similarly, having someone you love pick you up makes the trip easier.

3. Focus your energy on a hobby of yours!

4. Have a drink or two during the flight, it can lessen stress or help you sleep!


5. Sleep! Time passes very quickly when you are sleeping!

6. Try to keep warm and comfortable. Wear socks, cover your eyes, listen to your favourite music and block everything out.

...And when you finally get here we will do our very best to help you enjoy yourself and make it a trip to always remember!

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Cocktail hour!

Join us by the pool for a cocktail before heading into town !


Or maybe you could enjoy the breathtaking sunset while having dinner at our restaurant ...


(Multicoloured tagliatelle with king crab legs , garlic, cherry tomatoes, chilli peppers 
a best seller at our pool-side restaurant).

Enjoy!

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Dinner time!

Kouros Hotel 's Chef, Apostolis Tsikis, creating an alluring dish for the guests of our restaurant...


...to be accompanied by a glass of chilled white wine for a lovely evening... in Mykonos!

enjoy!

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