Mykonos is the cosmopolitan centre of the Cyclades. Its low rocky hills slope flown to enchanting golden beaches. Greygreen boulders sprout prickly-pears and windmills. Despite the dazzling light the summers are refreshing. One can find beaches that are almost empty, or rub shoulders with hundreds of scarcely dressed beauties. White-washed cube-shaped houses are scattered about. In the narrow streets of the town chapels and picturesque tavernas hide among folk art shops and stores selling jewelry and furs. Trends that will sweep the international scene are born in the intense nightlife of this modern resort.