Natural Sea Salt Collected in Mykonos
The salty seas of the Aegean leave a wealth of natural sea salt for those know where to look. The Aegean Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea which is […]
Category Archives: The People of Mykonos
Jumping Fire In Mykonos
If you were visiting the famous windmills of Mykonos on June 23, you might have been surprised to see people jumping over fire. The fire was created using the traditional […]
A Secret in Mykonos
Hidden in a quiet area above Platis Gialos is an historic monument that locals know of but do not advertise to tourists. The Portes (Door) is a beautiful Stonehenge-like monument […]
Dyeing Wool From Natural Local Plants…Mykonos
Instructor THEODOR ANASTASATOS: has been offering islanders the chance to go back in time to an age when the ancient Greeks used natural dyes from plants to colour fabric and clothing. […]
Mykonos Celebrates Spring’s Arrival With Several Ancient Traditions
The people of Mykonos still value their traditions and religious festivals. As winter ends and spring is in the air, it is time to celebrate, remember and be thankful for […]
The Traditional Craft of Weaving In Mykonos
Weaving in Mykonos? That’s right. It’s not all parties and beaches. There are wonderful groups and talented people on the island who love nurturing Greek culture and traditions. THE CREATORS […]
Times Past in Present Mykonos
Hidden away on a scenic mountain top in Mykonos is the remnants of a small uninhabited village consisting of several dwellings. Ancient homes perch on the rocks with majestic views […]
Good Month!
If you spend enough time in Greece, you will inevitably hear the phrase ¨Καλό Μήνα” (kalo mina) which means “good month”. It is expressed on the first day of the […]
Greek Traditional Dance Classes In Mykonos
The Anemomiloi Traditional Dance Association invites all Adults who wish to learn Greek folkloric dances, to join them Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Children on Wednesdays at 7:00 […]
Mortals To Greek Gods
Greek Mythology Photographer Makes Mortals into Gods ByStacey Harris-PapaioannouJuly 24, 2021 Leanne Vorrias has been photographing subjects for more than four decades. Currently the photographer is traveling back to antiquity […]
Between The Winds We Dance – Leanne Vorrias
Traditional Wheat Harvest Mykonos
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Mykonos – Her Faith
Mykonos has over 600 churches and chapels. Mykonian life is deeply rooted in it’s religion.
Mykonos Children Proudly March in Greek Independence Day Parade.
March 25 is a national holiday in Greece celebrating Independence Day. It is the day commemorating the beginning revolt and war against the occupying Ottoman Empire in 1821. Greeks had […]
Pirate Treasure, Carnival King and Kites
A fun weekend for children in Mykonos Colorful Pirated socks were hidden in pirate chests all over Mykonos town on the Saturday before Lent. Teams of children wearing pirate […]
Young Men With Faith Dive To Retrieve The Holy Epiphany Cross In Mykonos
Faith is the center point of the Greeks. For many young men, Epiphany is part of growing up Greek. On January 6th, the Church bells rang out, the priest emerged […]
Caring About The Natural Life And History of Mykonos
Pastoral farming of goats and sheep has been a part of the Greek landscape for centuries. Mykonian Tasos Xydakis has always cared for his native island of Mykonos and aims […]
HERA decends on DELOS
Mykonos had several days of rough weather leading up to the highly anticipated world premiere lyric opera performance of HERA decends on DELOS. The Oct. 6th. performance had to be […]
Mykonos Run 2018 Brings All Ages Together.
All ages and physical levels responded for the call to participate in Mykonos Run 2018 on Sat. Sept. 22. They gave their all with smiles on their faces from start […]
Mykonos Organic Vineyard – Vioma
Located in the area of Ano Mera , it is definitely worth a visit. It is actually the old monastery vineyard of Maou. I had heard good things about it, […]
Pop Singer Eleanora Zouganeli Wowed Crowd In Mykonos
Mykonian singer Eleanora Zouganeli treated everyone to a fabulous evening of music on August 31st. Her three hour non stop energetic performance was part of the Mykonos Arts Festival 2018. […]
Celebrating Harvest With Grape Stomp In Mykonos
For many people Mykonos brings to mind dancing at beach clubs not dancing on grapes. I am here to inform you that yes, it happens here every year when grapes […]
Nadia Bitar – A Talented Resort Wear Designer In Mykonos
Trying to beat the heat of midday in Mykonos, Nadia Bitar, up and coming resort wear designer, and I her photographer, began our shoot early at Ftelia Beach. Down the […]
Triathlon 1 Mykonos Finals 2018
I had a fabulous Sunday morning photographing and admiring the stamina and strength of all the athletes who participated in the first Triathlon in Mykonos. Congratulations to all the organizers […]
Mykonos hosts Triathlon 1 Multisport 2018
Triathlon 1 Multisport is Sunday May 20th. If you want to see athletes challenging themselves in three sports, swimming, biking and running, go to Korfos Beach Mykonos from 9:30 am. […]
Traditional Greek Dances Presented In Mykonos
Mykonos has a reputation for being a party town that has lost it’s true self. To prove this wrong, many talented Mykonians have come together to show that there is […]
Mykonos Choir Presented A Spectacular Concert At Cavo Paradiso
If you missed this wonderful musical concert performed by the Mykonos Choir under the direction of Dimitris Finnis, you missed something very special. This annual show was performed in a […]
Ano Mera Women’s Soccer Team vs. Athens Team Akratitos
The day was perfect on Sunday in Mykonos for a spirited game of soccer. A valiant effort by the Mykonos Ano Mera Soccer team was made but the final score […]
Let’s Do It Greece! Mykonians Join In Largest Simultaneous Volunteer Action.
On Sunday 29 April at 12 noon, I was so happy to see conscientious Mykonians showing that they want a clean island free of rubbish! The windmill area, Korfos Beach […]
Dance Plays An Important Role in the Life of Greeks. Mykonos Shows Us It’s Greek Spirit!
Greece is one place in the world where folk dance is very much alive and danced as it was in ancient times. Every dance has a story to tell with […]
The Artistry of Pastry Chef Romeo Andres in Mykonos
Thirteen year old Romeo Andres grandfather had owned a bake shop in Switzerland but his five sons chose other careers. The bakery was sold before he knew his grandson would […]
Mykonos Dreams 