It is surely the most famous of the Greek islands and Mykonos is not only used to, but good at, welcoming the world. In peak season, it's busy - especially as up to 10 big cruise ships a day might visit.
But Mykonos has been a serious tourist hub for more than half a century.
They easily get absorbed by its myriad laneways and shops, harbour-front restaurants and back-lane cafes.
And the foundation is still what it was - Mykonos is of that classic Cycladic architecture of whitewashed cubes set against the curve of a fishing village bay.
The buildings fit together in a maze of alleys and from the hill beyond the view is of a bleached urban landscape, punctuated by red church roofs and restored windmills that date back to the 16th century. The row at the front is, perhaps, its most recognised landmark.
They aren't just photogenic - but a clue to its history.
The West Australian
