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Despite its small size, Mykonos is one of the most visited Greek islands.

Situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey, the island proudly maintains its wide reputation of hosting delectable and outrageous summer parties through to calm and tranquil beaches and villages.

With cruise ships rotating in and out of its harbours and super yachts pulling up to its shores, there is also high concentration of wealthy visitors here. If you are into high end scenes or just into people watching this is an island that ought to be on your bucket list.

But this Cyclades island also caters to all travellers, from families and honeymooning couples to solo adventurers. Grab your car rental and hop between Mykonos’ array of postcard-worthy beaches or head inland, where you’ll find archaeological treasures and rolling hills dotted with white washed towns. For the hyper cultured there is also Delos, one of the most ancient historical and mythological Greek islands that is just a short ferry from the town port in Mykonos Town.

There are a very limited number of taxis on the island. So, car hire in Mykonos is highly recommended if you want to travel independently at your own pace around the island. Do book before you arrive as in high season the island is likely to run out of locally available hire cars in Mykonos.

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With its unique Cycladic architecture the picturesque fishing town of Mykonos is a beautiful holiday destination. Known locally as Chora, the old town is a maze of alleyways and streets, lined with whitewashed buildings and cobbles. The streets are magical and mysterious, especially at night when they are lit up by welcoming shops and tavernas, this is what gives Mykonos its unique character. In fact if Theseus had been dispatched into the labyrinth that is Mykonos Town to find the Minotaur there is a good chance he would never have come across it, such are the twists and turns of these pretty little streets.

The town these days is home to an ever growing number of individual apartments rentals, so check out those Mykonos booking sites before you travel if you want to stay in the centre of Mykonos old town. There is car parking in Mykonos old town towards the rear of the town.

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For the best beaches it is probably best to take your car rental and head out of Mykonos town. There are starkly beautiful beaches all over the Island of Mykonos, and plenty of them, with crystal clear, aquamarine water. Try Agios Ioannis where the film Shirley Valentine was shot, or head out to Parga beach if you prefer to avoid the cosmopolitan crowd of Mykonos. If you have a hire car in Mykonos then these are much easier to get to. If you are into water sports then Kalafiti Beach is worth driving to – it’s located 14km southeast of Mykonos Chora near Agia Anna. It is a sandy Blue Flag beach and its strong winds make it a popular choice for windsurfers as well as diving and beach lovers alike.