Breakfast is undoubtedly the most important meal of the day, and that applies a little more during vacations because you need plenty of energy to keep you fueled during the day. Most hotels, nowadays, go for the standard, continental breakfast, paying less to none attention to its quality.
However, there are a few of them that make a difference with their unique and delicious breakfast choices. You will find plenty of such hotels in Greece as it's a country with a rich breakfast tradition. One of the best hotels in Greece to get a gasp of what good breakfast means is Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel!
Following Next: We will talk about Mykonos Theoxenia’s breakfast, explore more of the hotel, as well as the rest of Mykonos Island!
Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel is highly recommended for gay travellers, while it's also included among the resorts that gay men will fall in love with at a first sight.
Breakfast at Mykonos Theoxenia | A Feast of the Gods
The breakfast of Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel is served in a buffet style, including continental delicacies to match all kinds of tastes. However, the traditional Greek breakfast recipes are what you should crave for. There is a variety of bread and pies that you can try including apple pie, spinach pie, olive pie, spinach pie and our favorite, feta pie.
Coffee lovers rejoice! You can order all kinds of coffee during breakfast, including cappuccino and double espresso, without any additional cost. On the other hand, if you are not a fan of coffee, you can have a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Or, you can have both. You are on your vacations, after all!
Of course, we could not miss mentioning the traditional local marmalades, which are particularly popular since they are highly associated with the traditional Mykonian cuisine. Some of the flavors we recommend you to try are: gooseberry, peach, cherry, tangerine, fig, apple, and strawberry.
→ Extra Tip: Local marmalades are best served with Greek yogurt!
Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel has made sure to take athletes into consideration as well, by including a wide selection of healthy snacks and superfoods into the breakfast menu. If you are a fan of cereals, you can try the white chocolate cereal, whole wheat cereal, corn cereal, quaker and muesli. On the buffet, you can also find a wide variety of dry fruits and nuts, such as dried banana slices, dried figs, cranberries, almonds, cashews, raisins, dried prunes, peach compote and more.
From the hot dishes, you should try the turkey sausages, gourmet turkey and chicken slices, bacon, breakfast sausages, beer salami, and smoked pork. For something more traditional, opt for the ntakos (cretan rusks), backlava, karydopitta (walnutt cake), local chocolates, kazan tibi, homemade cookies or panforte.
Now that you have filled your stomach ... it's time to explore the hotel!
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Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel | Tips & Information
Mykonos Theoxenia is one of the most beautiful design hotels in Mykonos, designed by the famous architect Aris Constantinides. It's also easily located and it's in the center of Mykonos Chora, only 10 minutes away from both the port and the airport.
An one-of-a-kind type of room and the best place to take your breakfast is the Junior Suite, featuring, among others, a double king-sized bed and a pergola-shaded veranda with a private outdoor lounge. The honeymooners should definitely opt for the specially-designed Honeymoon Suites!
Mykonos Theoxenia will make every food drool with its awesome gourmet restaurant, "The Plate". Definitely one of the best hotel-restaurants in Mykonos to enjoy both International and Greek dishes. Do not miss the beef fillet with Mavrodafni wine and honey sauce, accompanied by seasoned baby potatoes. It's to-die-for!
You can enjoy a fine glass of champagne, or a fruity cocktail at the Freeze Bar, which is separated in an indoors and an outdoors area. Various snacks are also served at the bar, and can keep your stomach filled during the day!
If you want to further enhance your well-being, with the help of a professional, you can enjoy a full spa session right after your breakfast, since the spa opens at 10:00 am.
Craving for some summer fun? Then, you have come to the correct hotel. The Travel Expert & Influencer, Nikos S. Morantis, has included Mykonos Theoxenia's pool among the best places in Greece to sunbathe and relax!
Mykonos Island Experience | Gazing over the Blue!
The elegance of Mykonos is easily observable from the first moment you set foot on this island. Mykonos Chora is very lively, full of tourist shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants for all kinds of tastes. Not to mention the numerous luxury hotels and resorts found on Mykonos island, awesome!
The Mykonos Windmills, which are located outside of the hotel, so the first thing you should do on your arrival, is to visit them. After several selfies at the windmills, you can head to the Little Venice, an area on the western side of the island, 2 minutes away from the hotel, where the town meets the sea!
Did you know? Mykonos Windmills can be seen from every corner of Mykonos Chora, and they are the first thing you see when you enter the island's harbour.
Additionally, Mykonos is packed with numerous things to do, from sightseeing, to impressive shopping venues and alluring beaches.
Mykonos Must-Dos :
→ Dinner overlooking the Sunset: Mykonos Little Venice is among the most romantic places on the island, packed with taverns and gourmet restaurants, and an it's excellent spot to see the sunset!
→ Elia Beach: One the most popular beaches on the island, attracting the majority of the travelers. It's also a gay hotspot, with some of its parts being clothing optional.
→ Gioras Wood Medieval Mykonian Bakery: It is actually the oldest bakery on the island, where you can taste delicious snacks and pastries, as well as traditional Greek sweets such as baklava and honey balls.
→ Cooking Classes: There is no better way to explore the local food cuisine than learning how to cook it yourself...with the help of a local, of course. There are plenty of cooking classes available, taught by local women who are willing to share their knowledge!
→ Walking Tour: There are actually countless walking tours available in Mykonos, and they are a great way to explore the island, discover hidden beaches and learn about the history of the local sightseeing attractions.
→ House of Lena: Being a 19th-century middle-class Mykonian house, Lena's makes a big impression. It is named after its owner, Lena Skrivanou, and contains exquisite antique furnishings and unique decorations.