Mykonos Island for Solo Travelers
How to Begin Your Solo Adventure to Mykonos, Greece
Travel magazines these days seem to believe that everyone who travels takes a significant other with them. On virtually every cover you see there are couples holding hands staring out over beautiful sunsets and sipping mai tais on the beach; which is great, unless you travel alone.
What about us solitary adventurers? Aren’t we allowed to enjoy sunsets and cocktails? Of course we are. There are few places in the Mediterranean that could possibly be better for a single travel fan than the Greek islands, including the port of Mykonos on the island of the same name.
The island hosts a variety of attractions that are equally pleasing to a solitary adventurer as much as the couple. In some ways it may even be better to arrive unencumbered as you never know what you’ll find when you step foot in paradise.
The Aegean Sea is a portion of the Mediterranean that lies off the coast of Turkey and Greece. This area is a hot bed of activity for young, enthusiastic visitors with a taste for the exotic. Much like the ancient country of Greece, culture here is exceptionally progressive and open minded. Restrictions are looser and focus shifts from the everyday to living in the moment.
For a single person this can be just the right atmosphere to encourage curiosity and/or discovery. If you’re an adventurer, Pezi Huber windsurfing school offers the kind of getaway that could only be accentuated by this location.
If you want something a little more relaxed, ferry trips leave the port at regular intervals to surrounding islands for excursions into the nearby ruins. If you feel particularly adventurous perhaps one of the many nude beaches will be up to your liking. It might be a unique way to find someone to spend the weekend with.
For accommodations on the island there certainly are a number of options but very few are going to be as memorable as the Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel. This luxury boutique style environment stands out on the island, a truly unique alternative to the standard touristy alternatives. When you step outside you will find yourself right on the coastline with easy access to the city.
Bars and clubs line the streets in every direction. It is not difficult to find where the action is. Once the sun goes down, the lights come on and the party begins. For a good time, head over to ‘Little Venice’ and hit up Scarpa or Caprice for excellent cocktails and maybe a little company. After dark just follow the crowds for the good times.
Mykonos is a happening place where it is never difficult to find something to do. Best of all, whether you come alone or in groups the city always welcomes you with open arms and a smile. Don’t be afraid to ask your servers where the best places are, locals are notorious for being helpful and polite to tourists looking for a good time.
