The new restrictions are in response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases on the island.
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Having the general reputation to be the high-end 'party island' of Greece, this move seems rather unusual. For those looking to party and socialize during the hot summer days and mild evenings, Mykonos is now a considerably less interesting destination.
Visitors hoping to enjoy the famous sunsets with a cocktail in hand will have to do so without a soundtrack in the background. While the island's famous superclubs like the Cavo Paradiso are currently open for the summer season, their roster of international DJs won't be spinning any tunes while the music ban remains.
Tourists are still welcome, they just should not expect the normal Mykonos experience.
The island's mayor, Konstantinos Koukas, feels this is unfair. On Facebook, he writes "Mykonos cannot be the only island where music won't be heard... the only thing this will achieve is that visitors will go to another island."
The new restrictions may be extended to other Greek islands, though are likely to have the greatest impact on Mykonos where beats can usually be heard from midday until the sun rises the next morning.
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