That world famous island, known throughout the world for its stunning views and white-washed town, built like a maze around an idyllic harbor— Mykonos. Millions of people visit the island every year, most between July and August and all experience the same colors and sunsets.

Andreas Bekas shot this remarkable time-lapse video of a Mykonos that most people will never see.

Mykonos in the winter, when the countryside transforms from a barren brown to a lush green and the wide open blue skies become a symphony of winter clouds.

Beaches completely barren of their sunbeds, this is winter in Mykonos:

Mykonos Island “when no one’s watching” from Andreas Bekas on Vimeo.