FUN FACTS ABOUT MYKONOS

According to Greek mythology, the island is named after Mykonos, the grandson of Apollo.

Also according to Greek Mythology, Mykonos was formed when Hercules defeated the Giants. The petrified bodies of the Giants became the rocks that formed Mykonos island.

Mykonos is called "The Island of the Winds," since it tends to be breezy on a daily basis.

Mykonos is located in the Cyclades, an archipelago that also includes Naxos, Santorini, Delos, los, and Milos, just to name a few (there are over 200 islands in the Cyclades, but many of these are tiny and uninhabited).

Petros the Pelican was a famous celebrity in Mykonos town. This pelican was the official mascot of Mykonos for 60 years. Now, another pelican roams the town of Mykonos. Peter the Pelican is a large, coral pink pelican that wanders the restaurants and waterfront. We briefly saw him before he ducked into a restaurant at the harbor of Mykonos. Keep your eye out for Peter!