Mykonos, the most famous of the Cyclades island is arid and mountainous, despite the harshness of the landscape, is considered perhaps the most fascinating archipelago.

So much for the beauty of the sea that surrounds it, for many small and hidden beaches scattered along the rugged coast and finally to the picturesque capital of Mykonos, called Chora, which nestles at the bottom of a bay on the west coast and is become, with its white houses, typical of the Cycladic architecture, with its narrow streets and its mills, the symbol of the Greek islands.

The island is definitely more suitable for entertainment and nightlife that to rest. Everywhere you can find traditional tavernas, restaurants with local and international cuisine, pubs and clubs often frequented by people, who were devoted leaders of society news, such as Mick Jagger, as you know, is very fond of this little corner of paradise.

But there is another secret which explains the appeal of Mykonos: just change lane, move to the nearby beach and, magically, you go from chaos to peace and quiet. At Chora is worth spending more than a walk, and at different times of the day, to appreciate the many faces of this town, one of the largest and best preserved in the whole archipelago.

The lanes are divided from the harbor in a web waiting to be discovered. Going for a stroll on the country, it is surprising the amount of churches and votive chapels, built by sailors who returned to the island free from long sea voyages.

The most famous and the oldest is definitely Paraportiani, at the southern end of the harbor, built on two levels, is actually formed by five different churches.