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Iconic Mykonos

How to navigate the iconic Greek island's sandy coves, romantic tavernas and glorious countryside like a native.

By Gisela Williams
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Mykonos, part of the Cyclades chain of islands, is renowned for its whitewashed architecture.Enjoying the view from atop Mykonos main port-of-call, Chora.Bare feet and bikinis are the uniform on the carefree island and at this outdoor shop at Parnormos beach, which sells beaded necklaces.Chora is the heart of the island's social life.  Constructed during the Byzantine era, it's one of the few main Cycladic towns at sea level.The living room of the Infinity Villa.Fokos, a remote beach.Ornos beach.The Santa Marina resort's beach bar.For ultimate seclusion, many visitors opt to rent a private villa.
Mykonos, part of the Cyclades chain of islands, is renowned for its whitewashed architecture.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
Enjoying the view from atop Mykonos main port-of-call, Chora.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
Bare feet and bikinis are the uniform on the carefree island and at this outdoor shop at Parnormos beach, which sells beaded necklaces.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
Chora is the heart of the island's social life. Constructed during the Byzantine era, it's one of the few main Cycladic towns at sea level.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
The living room of the Infinity Villa.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
Fokos, a remote beach.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
Ornos beach.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
The Santa Marina resort's beach bar.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
For ultimate seclusion, many visitors opt to rent a private villa.
PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese
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