As with any famous location, sensationalism
by the press often distorts the facts. Some of the recent publicity Mykonos
received for being very expensive, full of gays and even a drug capital, is
in fact far from accurate. Efforts made by the local police force to curb
drug abuse have kept this common tourist-resort problem under control through
the introduction of a well organized undercover network.
The modern gay society exists in every corner of the world but only gravitates
to locations that are uniquely beautiful and socially tolerant. As the island
does have a long established gay scene this clearly suggests Mykonos is both.
The fact of the matter is, the majority of visitors to the island are non-gay.
As well as catering to the demands of its summer guests with an infrastructure that has been well developed over the years, an off-season tourist industry has also emerged making it possible to visit in comfort during the non-summer months. Frequent air and sea connections together with heated rooms and good taverns in and around the main town, allow the adventurous traveler to properly experience the island's natural beauty. When the crowds have departed, it is then that Mykonos can best be enjoyed as the tiny Cycladic fishing village it has always been.