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I bumped into a pretty pic of Mykonos - I am still trying to plan that trip with my friends! We are still considering Mykonos, even though some people are iffy. I found this pic - it's so pretty. Does anyone have an idea where this is, and what the vantage point is? One friend is saying she would love to try to replicate the scene from this photo if we do make it to that island...

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This is an aerial photo of the old port of Mykonos.
Considering the camera angle, it's probably taken from a drone.
 
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acamp7 said:
I bumped into a pretty pic of Mykonos - I am still trying to plan that trip with my friends! We are still considering Mykonos, even though some people are iffy. I found this pic - it's so pretty. Does anyone have an idea where this is, and what the vantage point is? One friend is saying she would love to try to replicate the scene from this photo if we do make it to that island...

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Having lived there for many years I am guessing it is taken from the top floor of Oniro Bar and can easily be taken by a drone as well....
Have a look at the views which are nearly all same....do pop in to Oniro Bar when you are there..... not a lot of people know about it....Say Hi to Matheous for me....we used to spend a lot of time there!.... Kalley Mera from Thailand!
Oniro Sunset Bar - Restaurant
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Hash said:
Having lived there for many years I am guessing it is taken from the top floor of Oniro Bar and can easily be taken by a drone as well....
Have a look at the views which are nearly all same....do pop in to Oniro Bar when you are there..... not a lot of people know about it....Say Hi to Matheous for me....we used to spend a lot of time there!.... Kalley Mera from Thailand!
Oniro Sunset Bar - Restaurant
+30 2289 024045
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Thank you so much! Oniro looks like a great place, I will put this on my list - what a fantastic place to catch the amazing view!
 
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Jolui said:
This is an aerial photo of the old port of Mykonos.
Considering the camera angle, it's probably taken from a drone.
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Interesting - I will check out the bar Hash suggested anyway. :)
 
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Thank you so much! Oniro looks like a great place, I will put this on my list - what a fantastic place to catch the amazing view!
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You are welcome!.... could you please have a few drinks for me when you are there..... you know dear Matheo used to give us the bar rent-free for winter months...we had our own resident DJ playing jazz-funk tunes all night long and I cannot tell you how much champagne was consumed!??????❤️❤️.. Kalley Mera!
 
This looks really great!!! I want to visit and take a similar photo from the right spot.
 
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This looks really great!!! I want to visit and take a similar photo from the right spot.
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Indeed you can take a better image than this.... just walk up the small hill behind Oniro bar (it is part of a hotel)......I will find out the name later on and post a link if I remember!
 
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