62 AUGUST 2019
MYKONOS
FACTS
GETTING THERE
Mykonos has an international airport with flights from all over Europe and
ferries leave from Athens every day, even in off season.CAR RENTALS
All the big car rental companies are on the island, but unfortunately we
didn ́t find any offering roof racks, so bring blow up racks. A rental car is
not really necessary if you don ́t want to explore all the spots. Be warned
the streets are pretty full and partly narrow. You can also explore by bike
or motorbike.CAMPING
There are campsites on the island but they’re not really useful for
windsurfers as they are all far away from the spots.WEATHER
Main wind season is June to September when the Meltemi is blowing.
In the off season south winds play a big role and they occur mainly from
November to May. South wind carries lots of rain sometimes and may
create nice wave conditions, but can be very tricky as well. In off season
you can be very lucky or unlucky and in the winter sometimes you simply
have to move from one spot to another to chase the wind.WETSUITS
Winter time: 4mm wetsuit is perfect.
Summer time: board shorts / shorty wetsuit.WINDSURF CENTRES
Pezi Huber Kalafati - opening hours: 20th May to 30th September, daily
10:00 - 19:00.
Hire kit: 100 boards & 140 rigs; 2019 kit: 25 Tabou boards and 60
Gaastra sails.
Lessons: beginner to freestyle.
Additional equipment: 12 x SUPs, 16 x kayaks (single + double),
snorkeling equipment
Contact: Pezi Huber, http://www.pezi-huber.com
Kite centre with sail repair: http://www.kitemykonos.comFOOD
The variety of food in Mykonos is great. You can find everything from
international food to exquisite Mediterranean & traditional Greek food,
and every budget catered for. Take care of tourist traps, especially in the
‘Little Venice’ area.
We liked the following spots:
‘Bowl’, in Ornos - nice style, delicious breakfast but also lunch and dinner
in bowls!
‘The Liberty Breakfast Room’, Mykonos town - stylish and cozy restaurant
for breakfast with sea views, quality organic food!
‘Nikos Gallop Restaurant’, Platys Gialos near Psarou beach in the south -
traditional Greek food, super nice, with good value.
‘Mpalothies’, Greek tavern in Ornos - very good local and traditional
dishes, huge portions, very much recommended!
‘Souvlaki Story’, Mykonos town - small restaurant with pita and souvlaki,
and also some vegetarian options.
‘Kalammmakia’, Ano Mera - traditional Greek food.ACCOMMODATION
Kalafati: http://www.pezi-huber.com
Ftelia: Villa Barbarossa (Booking.com, Airbnb); Hotel Ftelia Bay
(www.fteliabay.gr).
Korfos/Ornos: plenty of apartments and small hotels (Booking.com, Airbnb).“THE VARIETY OF FOOD IN
MYKONOS IS GREAT.”
Chris looping at Ftelia.