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Mykonos

Egeu Meridional · Greece

Mykonos

Island of the Cyclades with the Chora of white alleys, windmills, Little Venice, sandy beaches on the south coast and, a 20-minute boat ride away, the archaeological site of Delos.

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A region to enjoy
at your own pace.

Mykonos is a small, dry island of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, about 85 km² with just over 10,000 inhabitants. Almost everyone lives in the Chora, the main town, a maze of white alleys with colorful doors and windows, churches with red or blue domes and bougainvillea. The confusing layout was created on purpose to confuse pirates and block the wind.

The island’s image is in the Chora: the Kato Mili windmills on a hill above the sea, the houses of Little Venice with wooden balconies over the water and the church of Panagia Paraportiani, a group of five adjoining chapels in the Kastro neighborhood. Mykonos is also a nightlife destination and has organized beaches concentrated on the south coast, where the north wind blows less.

In front of the Chora lies Delos, an uninhabited island that was one of the great sanctuaries of Antiquity, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis according to myth. It is a World Heritage Site and can be visited in half a day by boat from the old port. It provides a historical counterpoint to an island that lives off the summer.

The meltemi wind, from July to August, is strong and constant; the alleys of the Chora and the southern beaches are the refuge.

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The cities on this trip

Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.

Where Mykonos is
Mykonos

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How to get there: Mykonos

✈ Aeroporto de Mykonos (JMK) · 4 km to Mykonos

Check before booking. From Athens, the flight to Mykonos takes about 35 minutes. By ferry, crossings depart from Pireu and Rafina and take from 2.5 hours (fast ferry) to 5 hours or more (conventional); there are connections with Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Tinos and Siros, more frequent in summer. Check the season before buying.

The local experience

Things to do in Mykonos

Chora de Mykonos
Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Neighborhood

Chora de Mykonos

Historic center of the island: a maze of white lanes with colorful doors, domed churches, Matogianni Street and the old port, where the mascot pelicans are found.

Moinhos de Kato Mili e Pequena Veneza
Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Viewpoint

Moinhos de Kato Mili e Pequena Veneza

A row of 16th-century windmills on a hill above the sea and, just below, the captains' houses with wooden balconies over the water: the island's postcard image.

Igreja de Panagia Paraportiani
Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Church

Igreja de Panagia Paraportiani

White church made up of five adjoining chapels, built between the 15th and 17th centuries next to the old castle gate, on the tip of the Kastro facing the sea.

Delos
Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Archaeological site

Delos

Uninhabited island opposite Mykonos, a World Heritage Site, with the sanctuary of Apollo, the Terraço dos Leões, a theater, houses with mosaics and a museum; half-day visit by boat from the old port.

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Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Museum

Museu Arqueológico de Mykonos

Museum from 1902 near the old port, with finds from the island of Rheneia and the pithos de Mykonos, a large storage jar from the 7th century BC depicting the scene of the Trojan Horse.

Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Museum

Museu Marítimo do Egeu

Museum in a 19th-century house in central Chora, with ship models, navigation instruments and the original lantern from the Armenistis lighthouse in the garden; next door, the Casa de Lena.

Ano Mera e Mosteiro Panagia Tourliani
Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Monastery

Ano Mera e Mosteiro Panagia Tourliani

Inland village, about 7 km from Chora, centered around the 1542 monastery with a carved marble tower, a gilded iconostasis and a small ecclesiastical museum; tavernas on the square.

Platis Gialos, Psarou e Ornos
Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Beach

Platis Gialos, Psarou e Ornos

The organised beaches of the south coast, sheltered from the north wind, a few kilometres from Chora, with buses and water taxis linking them to each other and to more distant beaches.

Farol de Armenistis
Mykonos · Egeu Meridional · Viewpoint

Farol de Armenistis

Lighthouse from 1891 on the island's northern cape, built after a shipwreck, with views over the Tinos channel and one of Mykonos’s most tranquil sunsets.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

From May to October the island is fully operational. July and August are the busiest, most expensive and windiest months, with the meltemi blowing in the afternoons. June and September usually offer good sea and warm weather with fewer people. From November to April most hotels, bars and restaurants close and boat services become scarce; check what will be open.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

Two days cover the Chora, the windmills, Little Venice, Delos and one beach. Three days allow you to add Ano Mera, a second beach and the Armenistis lighthouse at sunset. Those who come just for the beach atmosphere usually stay longer.

Which city to stay in

The Chora is the most practical base for those who want to walk to restaurants, bars, the old port and the boats to Delos; the upper part of town and the neighborhood around the windmills have sea views. Ornos and Platis Gialos on the south coast suit those who prefer a beach on the doorstep, with buses and boats to the Chora. Agios Stefanos and Tourlos to the north are close to the new port and have simpler beaches. Ano Mera, inland, is the quiet option if you have a car.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Mykonos

How to get to Mykonos from Athens?

By plane, in about 35 minutes, to Mykonos airport, 4 km from the Chora. By ferry from Pireu or Rafina, crossings take from 2.5 hours on fast ferries to 5 hours or more on conventional ones, arriving at the new port of Tourlos. Check the days and the season before booking.

How many days to stay in Mykonos?

Two days for the Chora, Delos and a beach; three to include Ano Mera, another beach and the Armenistis lighthouse. Those seeking beach relaxation usually stay longer.

Do you need a car in Mykonos?

It's not mandatory. KTEL buses connect the Chora with the southern beaches and Ano Mera, with more services in summer, and water taxis link the beaches to each other. A car or quad can help for the lighthouse and the northern beaches. Cars are not allowed in the Chora.

What's the best time to go to Mykonos?

From May to October. June and September usually have good warm weather and sea with fewer people than July and August, when the island fills up and the meltemi wind blows strongly in the afternoons.

Can you combine Mykonos with Santorini?

Yes. There are ferries between the two islands, usually with a stop in Naxos or Paros, taking about 2 to 3 hours on the fast boats, more frequent in summer. Check the season.

Is Mykonos expensive?

It's one of Greece's most sought-after islands, and accommodation and restaurant prices in high season reflect that. June and September tend to be quieter; the Chora has simple tavernas off the main streets.

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