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1 FACES OF MYKONOS Tria Pigadia Mykonos Tria Pigadia - Mykonos T.: +30 2289026406 6 7 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS IN THE ISLAND of winds It doesn’t take much to understand that you have finally landed in Greece. The old time classic postcard of the greek islands lies in front of you: 50 shades of blue and touches of white for your eyes only! the name Mykonos seems to indicate Indeed, Mykonos is one of the industry already in the 60’s and “piles of stone” or 33 Cyclades - one of the island receives today over 2 million vis- groups that constitute the Aege- itors per year. “rocky place” an Archipelago. This number proves that you have It has a population of 10.134 in- not just visited any greek island, habitants and a total area of 85.5 but in fact you have set foot on square kilometres. the “Kira” (Lady) of the Aegean. According to the greek mythol- Take your time and look through ogy, Hercules buried the Giants this guide in the company of a that he killed during the Gigan- cool drink, in order to find out tomachy under the impressive more about the culture and the rock formations of Mykonos. history of the island which dates The name Mykonos seems to in- back to 3000 BC (!), its connec- dicate “piles of stone” or “rocky tion to art and fashion, its long place”, as indeed is the rough and ties with the international jet set, imposing landscape of the island. your countless options in terms of Yet, this relatively small piece of entertainment and much more. land has developed its tourism 10 11 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS he “island of winds” as it is often Tcalled by the Greeks, has been for decades an exclusive paradise for in- ternational jet-setters, the rich and the famous, who have once upon a time been enchanted by its unique style and have forever decided to drop anchor in its welcoming port. Yet Mykonos is so much more that what one may imagine by looking at a picture of a glossy travel magazine and can please equally all types of visitors for all that it can offer: art, food, fashion, history; dreamy sandy beaches; luxurious touristic fa- cilities in absolute harmony with its rough cycladic landscape; one of the most sophisticated nightlifes in the world; perfumes, sounds and flavours of the sea, all served for the delight of one’s likings. LEGENDARY Above all, Mykonos is its people and Mykonians claim - rightfully so - own- ership of the concept of turning sim- chic & glamorous plicity into the impeccable style. So take a piece of advice before starting your own “tailor made” adventure in Known worldwide as the place to be in Greece, the island: do not resist its modus Mykonos is often associated to greek summer, the vivendi - surrender, let go and enjoy... endless blue of the Aegean Sea and the dazzling white of the Cyclades. 14 15 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS a Chora in blue and Do not miss the opportunity to WHITE wander around the narrow alleys of the world’s most photogenic white- washed town, and take with you the The preserved settlement A complex labyrinth style of Chora is a fine example street plan was later devel- image of sugar-cube houses with of Cycladic architecture and oped in order to keep pirates their terraces and “pezoules” and one of the most beautiful in and strong winds ashore, blue or red domed churches adorned insular Greece. around the castle which was Though most Choras of the built in a fortified location with bright pink and purple bougain- Cycladic islands are amphi- with wells, between the villeas. theatrically built, as a pro- bays of Tourlos and Korfos. tection from pirate raids, The Mykonian Chora, tree- the Mykonian Chora is flat. less, barren, usually very In fact the ancient city was windy in high summer and situated southeast of Cho- forever dressed in white is ra’s current location, but it simply irresistible. was abandoned during the 6th or 7th century, due to pirate invasions. 18 19 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS ALWAYS in fashion There could be no other place If on the other hand you are more appealing to fashionistas looking to invest into some- than Mykonos. If you are one of thing more original, then take them, if your style is a point of the time to wander around the reference for common people narrow alleys of the Chora. Your and your talent is to turn any- trained eye will immediately thing into trend then you have spot the fashion boutiques that landed in the right place. correspond to your style. When it comes to style, anything Do not resist, every penny spent What you buy is allowed in Mykonos; feel free in the island is money well to experiment, discover, inspire spent, as what you buy in Myko- in Mykonos, and be inspired by the fashion- nos can only be found there. can only be found able crowd and the avant garde A small but handy tip for you my culture of the island, which for dear fashionista: check in two there many years has been one of the pieces of luggage on your out- favourite destinations of top bound flight, one to bring back fashion designers worldwide. your favourite outfits, sprinkled With them, inevitably, came with drops of the Aegean sea along the opening of many in- and dried under the greek hot ternational fashion brand bou- sun, and one to carry back your tiques. So in case you forgot to brand new tailored made Myko- pack your branded sandals do nian wardrobe! not panic: you can always buy a new pair! 22 23 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS On the island of Mykonos GREEK one may find some of the JEWELRY most renowned boutiques in Greece, emphasizing on DESIGNERS handmade jewelry work. and handmade pieces Preserving the long tradition of jewelry art dating back in the ancient times, modern Greek jewelry designers are considered both technically as well as aesthetically amongst the best in the world. Their refined, detailed work stands out for its finesse and elegance. On the island of Mykonos one may find some of the most renowned boutiques in Greece, specializing on handcrafted jewelry. For those who wish to offer a truly unique and exquisite present to the most loved ones, don’t forget that a handmade piece of jewelry may only be compared to a piece of art. 24 25 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS 26 27 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS From the beautiful creations themes and religious ele- found in the excavations of ments. Delos to the famous work- For centuries, future grooms shop of Maroulina, jewelry sent the wedding dress to constitutes a special chapter their fiancée along with a pair in the culture of Mykonos. of expensive diamond ear- Inspired by nature’s patterns rings. The girl’s ear piercing (vine leaves, trees, fruits, was a beautiful ceremony, snails, pine cones, seashells), performed with red thread they are created with semi during puberty. precious and precious mate- This magnificent heritage rials, gold and silver, deco- was put together by a terrific rated with stones, pearls and lady, Sofia Thanopoulou, also the ART corals. Jewels were passed known as Maroulina, who from mother to daughter and created her workshop in the of many are still found in crypts, 1950’s and created jewelry hidden from the corsair raids. for the most famous people Designs were enriched as of the time, such as Elisabeth time went by with patterns Taylor. jewelry from the orient, byzantine 30 31 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS VIM then Mykonos’s celebrity status harks back to the swinging ‘60s, when a certain Greek tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, sailed in the harbor on his yacht with opera diva Maria Callas. His eternal rival, shipping magnate, Stavros Niarchos, rocked up on his legendary sailboat, the “Creole” and in the company of Greta Garbo, Rudolf Nureyef, Princess Firyal of Jordan and many more. Jackie Kennedy first visited the island in 1961, putting mykonos on the vip destination map. she would come back many times as jackie o’ and would become the first lady in the hearts of the locals. In the meantime, international movie stars such as Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot and Grace Kelly were part of the international jet set to grace Mykonos’ Very shores. Important MYKO NIANSnow and then 34 35 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS But while looking at the island’s black and white photo album, the pictures of Melina Merkouri - or just Melina for the Greeks - stand out: wearing ciga- rette trousers and Breton stripe tops, with her golden hair dancing in the strong winds, Melina was the symbol of carefree spirit. An equally emblematic figure, Soraya of Iran, the “princess with the sad eyes”, spent all summers in Mykonos, wrapped in turquoise embroidered caftans, wearing large hats and golden sandals. In the late 80’s, Shirley Valentine found her one true Greek love watch- ing the sunset at Ayios Ioannis beach. Since then, Hollywood has casted the spotlight firmly on Greece’s most leg- endary island and up until now, many of its stars have wandered the narrow streets of Matoyiannia. 38 FACES OF MYKONOS 39 40 41 FACES OF MYKONOS FACES OF MYKONOS VIM now And just when you thought sandy beaches are turned into stardust had settled in the 90s, a fashion catwalk for the most Mykonos has come back into photographed flawless figures, at the end of the day, vogue with a vengeance and such as that of Adriana Lima and emerged once again as the ce- Anna Beatriz Barros.

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