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Dressed in green: Easter in Mykonos

A view of a christian orthodox church in Mykonos A visit to Mykonos during Greek Easter time is a unique opportunity to enjoy a rare combination of perfect spring weather, nature in full bloom and the colorfull celebration of the most important religious holiday in Greece. Easter week, devoted to ...

Traditional Myconian Cuisine: Simple Treasures

Traditional Myconian Cuisine: Simple Treasures

Althgough the current gastronomical map of Mykonos encompasses a rich collection of cooking from all over the world, the staples of the island’s traditional cuisine are always there. At the many tavernas and restaurants, the local feasts and celebrations, and the stores that specialise in ...

The Feast of the grape harvest

The Feast of the grape harvest

On the second Sunday of September Mykonos is celebrating the Grape Harvest with a Festival that dates back to antiquity. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of Wine, the Feast of the Grape Harvest is held every year at the traditional Boni’s Windmill of the Agricultural Musueum. According to the ...

The Myconian Villas Collection Contest: Winner Announcement

The Myconian Villas Collection Contest: Winner Announcement

The The Myconian Villas Collection Contest has just ended. We would like to thank our facebook fans for their support and for participating in this contest.  The winner was randomly selected, after he/she commented on our photo on Facebook Page. His name is (according to his Facebook Profile): ...

Traditional Myconian Cuisine: The Feast of the Pig

Traditional Myconian Cuisine: The Feast of the Pig

Pork has always been a staple of traditional Myconian cuisine. Each year, at the end of October, the Feast of the Pig heralds the coming of winter and brings together families and friends all over the island. It is a feast of celebration, preparation and survival. They work all together, making ...

Traditional Mykonian cuisine: “poor” but pure.

“Mykonos never had any “rich” dishes. The housewife had to struggle to produce flavorful meals. She had pure, fragrant materials. Products of the dry land, fish from the pristine sea. She had no reason to mix many different things. You put a small fried fish in your mouth and if you played a ...