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The 48.0 °C (118.4 °F) recorded by minimum/maximum thermometers in Tatoi and Elefsina on 10 July 1977 as reported by a communication of Dr. Athanasios D. Sarantopoulos was also the WMO record high temperature for Europe until 11 August 2021 (44 years).
Mykonos (/ ˈ m ɪ k ə n ɒ s,-n oʊ s /, [2] [3] UK also / ˈ m iː k-/; [4] Greek: Μύκονος) is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island has 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.
A special feature of Greek weather is the high amount of sunshine. It is available for five hours even in winter, and up to 12–14 hours a day in summer. The rains mostly occur in winter. Snow can be found everywhere in Greece, but it is rare in the archipelago. In low-lying areas, snow hardly ever stays on the ground.
In winter, Athens is quiet, with mild weather (10-17C temperatures in mid-December), ... Read more: Why you should swap Mykonos for Paros for a chic Greek break.
I usually spend at least a day in Nicosia — a capital city that's divided between Cypriot and Turkish governing bodies. Then, I like to end my stay in Ayia Napa for its beaches and nightlife. 1.
The cruise makes stops throughout Greece, Italy and Turkey, including Crete, Istanbul, Mykonos, Kotor and Sicily. Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of Jan. 3, 2025. Prices and availability ...
Tourism in Greece has been a key element of the economic activity in the country, and is one of the country's most important sectors.Greece has been a major tourist destination and attraction in Europe since the 1970s for its rich culture and history, which is reflected in large part by its 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, among the most in Europe and the world [1] as well as for its long ...
The Mykonos windmills are an iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos. The island is one of the Cyclades islands, which neighbour Delos in the Aegean Sea . The windmills can be seen from every point of the village of Mykonos, the island's principal village, which is frequently called the Chora (which translates to "Country" in Greek ...