Some of us travelers do not wish to learn about the historical events of each place we visit nor can we remember them!! That’s why below you will find 10 Fun Facts about Mykonos that you will definitely remember when you visit and you will impress your friends with the research they will think you did!
1) The most famous fact about Mykonos is that it is called “The Island of Winds”. The first thing you need to know is that this name fully represents the island. There is almost always a noticeable amount of wind on the island, although there are a few days when the wind dies down and you forget you are in Mykonos for a while!
2) One of Mykonos’ most famous streets, Little Venice, was actually not called that from the beginning. In the beginning its name was Aleucandra(in greek leuko means white). Why? Originally because women used to go to this part of the island to wash their clothes using the sea water. Then many locals say that this name came about because the waves were crashing violently against the rocks that were there, creating a continuous white foam.
3) The straits of the island’s land are often called Madoyannia. The alley of Mantogianni Street is one of the busiest streets where many famous people have been found passing through.
4) In the early days of promoting Greece as a tourist destination, tourists mainly chose cities like Athens for its historical interest and did not know information about the country’s islands. Mykonos was one of the first islands to be developed and was an attraction for holidays. The other islands of the Cyclades were able to emerge as tourist destinations because of Mykonos.
5) The Mascot of Mykonos is a pelican! In fact, all the locals recognize him and call him by the name Petros. So Petros is said to be loved by the locals after he was rescued by a fisherman on the island.
6) The windmills ,the island’s trademark, were used some years ago for grinding cereals. With them the locals used to make crackers and sell them to the boats that stopped on the island. In fact, Mykonos at that time was quite well known in Greece for its crackers!
7) Mykonos is very close to the island of Delos. Delos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Mythology claims that it is the birthplace of Apollo , one of the 12 gods of Olympus, and his sister Artemis.
8) The architecture of the alleys of Mykonos has remained unchanged through the years despite the fact that the alleys are full of shops and entertainment venues. It is characterized by Greek architecture with the blue and white dominating.
9) The island has been featured in several movies. Some of the most famous ones are “The kings of Mykonos”, “A Summer in Mykonos”.