Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, August 8, 2014: Postcards from Greece – Mykonos

Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades group of islands (also justifiably known as the “Windy Islands”), lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. It is principally know for it’s iconic windmills that overlook its beautiful harbour and also its “Little Venice” look of the town’s sea side buildings.

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The island spans an area of 85.5 square kilometres (33.0 sq mi) and rises to an elevation of 341 metres (1,119 feet) at its highest point. There are 10,134 inhabitants (2011 census) most of whom live in the largest town, Mykonos, which lies on the west coast.

 

 

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