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Mykonos Geography, Greece: Information about the geography of Mykonos, Cyclades

 
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In the ancient times, the soil of Mykonos was known for its granite rocks. According to mythology, under these rocks, Hercules had buried some giants he had killed in the battle between the gods and the giants.

The highest peaks of Mykonos island are Prophet Elias Vorniotis at an altitude of 372 m, on the northwestern side, and Prophet
 
Mykonos has two villages: Chora and Ano Mera. Chora gets much crowded in summer, while Ano Mera is quieter. The island is general has about 8,000 permanent inhabitants. The rest of the settlements are mainly tourist hamlets.

The coastline of Mykonos distinguishes for its large bays, such as the bays of Agios Ioannis,
 
Mykonos has an area of only 90 sq km, which makes it a rather small island. Along the northern coastline, the landscape is rocky and uneven, while on the southern part beaches are sandy.

As you move to the interiors, this rugged terrain transforms into hills. In spring, these hills are covered with short vegetation, while in summer they are barren.
 
Elias Anomeritis at an altitude of 341 m. There are no rives on Mykonos, but there are two artificial lakes, close to Panormos bay, which provide the island with water.

As Mykonos is the most tourist developed island of Greece, there are only a few parts that remain pristine, especially on the northern side.
 
Tourlos, Panormos, Ornos and Fokos. Large sandy beaches or small rocky coves attract a lot of visitors.

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