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You don't usually think that Mykonos is good for hiking, but there are some great spots. Here are some of my favorites:
platys gialos, psarou beach, agios siostis, and hiking near armenistis lighthouse.
 
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Are these recommendations for serious hiking? Or just long walks in nature? Will I need hiking boots?
 
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xmelissaa said:
You don't usually think that Mykonos is good for hiking, but there are some great spots. Here are some of my favorites:
platys gialos, psarou beach, agios siostis, and hiking near armenistis lighthouse.
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Behind Kalafatis beach up to the hidden air base.....on top of Kalo Livadi beach and over to Elia beach....... Behind Ano Mera towards Agrari beach, stunning views......the road from the light house coming towards the Tourlos port..... breathtaking views of Tinos and Syros ...... road from Kivotos Hotel in Ornos opposite Santa Marina.... just a few!?...
 
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Behind Kalafatis beach up to the hidden air base.....on top of Kalo Livadi beach and over to Elia beach....... Behind Ano Mera towards Agrari beach, stunning views......the road from the light house coming towards the Tourlos port..... breathtaking views of Tinos and Syros ...... road from Kivotos Hotel in Ornos opposite Santa Marina.... just a few!?...
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These are amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing
 
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francescool said:
Are these recommendations for serious hiking? Or just long walks in nature? Will I need hiking boots?
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Safe with training shoes.... when I spent winters there,I wore hiking boots because more comfortable to do so..... Enjoy, let me know your experiences!?..... Good Morning from Thailand and monsoons beginning...
 
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Safe with training shoes.... when I spent winters there,I wore hiking boots because more comfortable to do so..... Enjoy, let me know your experiences!?..... Good Morning from Thailand and monsoons beginning...
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Thank you for sharing your insights about hiking in Mykonos! I always feel the most comfortable in regular hiking boots since the terrain isn't always ideal for other shoes.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
Thank you for sharing your insights about hiking in Mykonos! I always feel the most comfortable in regular hiking boots since the terrain isn't always ideal for other shoes.
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True,I always imagined people asking these questions for summer time and not winter when it is really pleasurable and without any travellers, weather conditions Ideal for taking a picnic with some wine and cheese, olives, some freshly baked bread.... that sort of thing and just dream and go as faraway as one wants taking in the views and letting all else go ! Kalley Mera from Thailand and monsoons beginning!❤️?
 
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True,I always imagined people asking these questions for summer time and not winter when it is really pleasurable and without any travellers, weather conditions Ideal for taking a picnic with some wine and cheese, olives, some freshly baked bread.... that sort of thing and just dream and go as faraway as one wants taking in the views and letting all else go ! Kalley Mera from Thailand and monsoons beginning!❤️?
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You're making me feel like I need to experience Greece in the winter. That sounds amazing!
 
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Greek_BucsFan12 said:
You're making me feel like I need to experience Greece in the winter. That sounds amazing!
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Honestly Greece is amazing during the wintertime, especially Christmas when everyone is celebrating and in such a cheerful mood. I highly recommend visiting :)
 
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