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Panoramic view of Mykonos town harbour with the island beyond Guides

Best Day Trips From Mykonos: The Complete Guide for 2026

Mykonos is famous for beaches and nightlife, but the island has far more to offer: the UNESCO archaeological site on Del...

7 min read
The sun setting over the sea from the Mykonos town waterfront, with the Little Venice buildings just visible on the point Guides

Two Days in Mykonos: The Perfect Short-Stay Itinerary

Two days on Mykonos gives you enough time to see the town properly, spend a day at the beach, and, if you're strategic, ...

5 min read
The irregular whitewashed domes of Panagia Paraportiani church in Mykonos town at dawn Guides

Three Days in Mykonos: The Complete Itinerary

Three days is the ideal stay on Mykonos. It's enough for the town, the beaches, a day trip to Delos, and still have time...

5 min read
A kitesurfer out on the turquoise water off a Mykonos beach, with the town visible across the bay Guides

Four Days in Mykonos: The Itinerary That Covers Everything

Four days on Mykonos means you can do it all without rushing: the town, the beaches, the Delos day trip, the north coast...

7 min read
A quiet street in Mykonos with whitewashed walls and blue shutters Guides

Mykonos on a Budget: How to Visit the Expensive Island Without Going Broke

Mykonos has a reputation as the most expensive island in Greece, and it earned it: 250 EUR sunbeds, 18 EUR cocktails, an...

6 min read
The new port at Tourlos, Mykonos, with a Blue Star ferry docked beside the harbour road and marina Guides

Getting Around Mykonos: Buses, Taxis, ATVs, and Water Taxis Explained

Mykonos is a small island (about 85 square kilometres) but getting around it efficiently requires some planning. The bus...

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The iconic windmills of Mykonos town against a blue sky Guides

Best Time to Visit Mykonos: A Month-by-Month Breakdown

The best time to visit Mykonos is late May to early October, with June and September being the sweet spot: warm weather,...

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The pelican Petros, mascot of Mykonos, wandering the streets Guides

Mykonos with Kids: A Family Guide to the Party Island

Mykonos is famous for nightlife and beach clubs, but it's also a genuinely good family destination if you know where to ...

5 min read
Crystal clear waters at one of Mykonos's popular beaches Beaches

Best Beaches in Mykonos: Vibes, Sunbed Prices & How to Get There

Mykonos has more than 25 beaches, and the short answer is this: Platis Gialos is the best all-rounder, Psarou has the cl...

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Paradise Beach, one of the most famous party beaches on Mykonos Beaches

Paradise Beach Mykonos: The Original Party Beach

Paradise Beach is the most famous beach on Mykonos and one of the most famous party beaches in the world. It's a long st...

5 min read
The sandy bay of Super Paradise Beach on Mykonos with turquoise water and surrounding hills Beaches

Super Paradise Beach, Mykonos: The Party Beach That Actually Has a Good Beach

Super Paradise is Mykonos's most famous beach club scene: DJs from 4pm, celebrity crowds, golden sand, and crystal-clear...

6 km 5 min read
The curved sandy bay at Ornos beach, lined with palm trees and beach club sunbeds Beaches

Ornos Beach, Mykonos: Family Beach 10 Min From Town, 2026 Guide

Ornos is the closest proper beach to Mykonos Town: a sheltered bay with shallow, calm water, golden sand, and a genuine ...

2.5 km 5 min read
The popular sandy beach of Platis Gialos with sunbeds and calm water, Mykonos Beaches

Platis Gialos Beach Mykonos: Sunbed Prices, Water Taxi & Guide 2026

Platis Gialos is Mykonos's most popular beach, and for good reason. It's 5 km from town, the bus runs every 30 minutes, ...

5 km 6 min read
The long stretch of Elia Beach, one of the longest beaches on Mykonos Beaches

Elia Beach, Mykonos: Sunbed Prices & Longest Stretch of Sand

Elia is Mykonos's longest beach: a wide sweep of golden sand about 10 km south of town, with turquoise water, an upscale...

10 km 5 min read
An elevated view over Psarou's small cove, with yachts anchored in the clear water and white villas on the hillside above Beaches

Psarou Beach Mykonos: Sunbed Prices & the Free Section (2026)

Psarou is Mykonos's most exclusive beach: a small, sheltered bay on the south coast where sunbeds at Nammos and Cavo Psa...

5 min read
The secluded beach of Panormos with turquoise water, Mykonos Beaches

Panormos Beach Mykonos: The North Coast's Bohemian Secret

Panormos is a long, golden-sand beach on Mykonos's north coast, about 7 km from town. It has a bohemian, laid-back vibe ...

7 km 5 min read
A Mykonos beach with dark sand and clear water typical of the south coast Beaches

Paradise vs Super Paradise Beach: Which Mykonos Party Beach Is Right for You?

Paradise and Super Paradise are Mykonos's two famous party beaches, and they're often mentioned in the same breath. They...

5 min read
The bay of Kalafatis Beach with its clear waters, Mykonos Beaches

Kalafatis Beach Mykonos: The Water Sports Beach on the Quiet Side

Kalafatis is a long, sandy beach on Mykonos's southeast coast, about 12 km from town, far enough that the day-trippers a...

12 km 5 min read
The sandy cove of Agrari Beach with its beach sign, Mykonos Beaches

Agrari Beach Mykonos: The Quiet One Between the Famous Ones (2026)

Agrari is a small, sandy beach on Mykonos's south coast, tucked between Elia and Super Paradise, two of the island's bus...

5 min read
Marble lion statues on the Terrace of the Lions at the archaeological site of Delos Ancient & Cultural

Delos Island Day Trip from Mykonos: Greece's Sacred Archaeological Island

Delos is a 30-minute boat ride from Mykonos and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean: the...

6 min read
The colourful old houses of Little Venice in Mykonos town, their wooden balconies overhanging the sea Ancient & Cultural

Little Venice, Mykonos: The Waterfront That Defines the Island

Little Venice is a row of 18th-century houses built right on the water's edge in Mykonos Town, with colourful balconies ...

6 min read
Two whitewashed Kato Mili windmills lit at dusk above Mykonos harbour, with Little Venice glowing below Ancient & Cultural

Mykonos Windmills and Chora Walking Tour: The Island's Iconic Landmarks on Foot

The windmills of Mykonos are the island's most recognisable image: a row of white cylindrical towers on a hill overlooki...

2-3 hrs 5 min read
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos with its collection of antiquities Ancient & Cultural

Mykonos Archaeological Museum: A Quiet Hour Among Ancient Things

The Mykonos Archaeological Museum is a small, quiet museum in a neoclassical building overlooking the Old Port. Entry co...

4 min read
The Panagia Tourliani monastery in Ano Mera village, Mykonos Ancient & Cultural

Ano Mera Village, Mykonos: The Other Side of the Island

Ano Mera is Mykonos's only inland village, about 8 km east of Mykonos Town, and it feels like a completely different isl...

8 km 5 min read
Armenistis lighthouse standing on the rocky headland of northwest Mykonos Ancient & Cultural

Armenistis Lighthouse: Mykonos's Wild Northwest Coast

Armenistis Lighthouse sits on the windswept northwestern tip of Mykonos, about 7 km from town. It's a 19-metre stone tow...

7 km 5 min read
The low hills of Rhenia island seen across the water from an approaching boat Boat Trips

Delos and Rhenia Boat Tour: Ancient Ruins and an Empty Island Swim

The combined Delos and Rhenia cruise is Mykonos's best full-day excursion: a 6-hour sailing that pairs a guided tour of ...

6 hrs 5 min read
Caiques and a traditional wooden boat moored in Mykonos old port with the whitewashed town behind Boat Trips

Mykonos Boat Tours: Sunset Cruises, Catamarans & Prices 2026

The best way to see Mykonos isn't from the land. It's from the water. Boat tours range from 2-hour sunset cruises to ful...

5 min read
Sunset over the windmills of Mykonos with the sea beyond Boat Trips

Mykonos Sunset Cruise: Watching the Island Light Up from the Water

A sunset cruise from Mykonos puts you on the Aegean as the sky turns gold behind the windmills and Little Venice. Most c...

2-3 hrs 5 min read
A small boat anchored in a turquoise cove below a rocky headland on the south coast of Mykonos Boat Trips

Mykonos South Coast Boat Trip: Beach Hopping by Sea

A boat trip along Mykonos's south coast is the best way to see beaches you can't reach by road, swim in coves that have ...

5 min read
The rocky Mykonos coastline with clear blue water perfect for snorkeling Boat Trips

Snorkelling in Mykonos: Where to Find Clear Water and Marine Life

Mykonos has some of the clearest water in the Aegean, and several beaches and coves offer excellent snorkelling without ...

5 min read
A diver surveying Mediterranean coral reefs underwater, with colourful marine life on the rocky seabed Boat Trips

Scuba Diving in Mykonos: What's Under the Turquoise Water

Mykonos has clear Aegean water with 20-30 metre visibility, established dive centres operating since 1978, and dive site...

5 min read
A whitewashed hillside village on Tinos with terraces of houses running down to the sea Island Hopping

Mykonos to Tinos Day Trip: The Cyclades Without the Crowds

Tinos is just 20-30 minutes from Mykonos by ferry and might be the most underrated island in the Cyclades: 60 decorated ...

20 min 6 min read
The Portara, a massive marble doorway standing alone on a rocky islet joined to Naxos Chora by a causeway Island Hopping

Mykonos to Naxos Day Trip: The Biggest Island in the Cyclades

Naxos is 35 minutes from Mykonos by fast ferry, and it's everything Mykonos isn't: bigger, greener, cheaper, and quieter...

35 min 5 min read
A stone breakwater leads out to the ruined Venetian fort in the water at Naoussa harbour, Paros Island Hopping

Mykonos to Paros Day Trip: A Bigger Island With More to See

Paros is about 40-45 minutes south of Mykonos by fast ferry, and it offers a taste of everything the Cyclades do well: a...

40 min 5 min read
A blue-domed church and pink bell tower overlooking the Santorini caldera, with the volcanic cliffs and white clifftop villages visible across the water Island Hopping

Mykonos to Santorini Day Trip: Can You Actually Do It in a Day?

Santorini is about 2 hours from Mykonos by fast ferry. A day trip is technically possible: take an early morning ferry, ...

2 hrs 5 min read
Neoclassical waterfront buildings in Ermoupoli, Syros, with the blue-domed church of Agios Nikolaos above the sea Island Hopping

Mykonos to Syros Day Trip: The Neoclassical Capital of the Cyclades

Syros is about 25-45 minutes from Mykonos by fast ferry and feels like stepping into a completely different century. Its...

25 min 4 min read
A plate of traditional Greek food ready to be enjoyed Food & Nightlife

Mykonos Food Tour: Eating Your Way Through Chora's Best Bites

A food tour in Mykonos Town takes you through the backstreets of Chora to eat things you'd never find on your own: kopan...

3-4 hrs 5 min read
Restaurant tables and chairs set out along the water's edge in Little Venice, Mykonos, at dusk Food & Nightlife

Best Restaurants in Little Venice Mykonos: Where to Eat by the Sea

Little Venice) is the most atmospheric place to eat on Mykonos: waterfront tables on balconies that overhang the Aegean,...

4 min read
Hands-on traditional Greek cooking preparation Food & Nightlife

Mykonos Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Like a Mykonian

A cooking class in Mykonos teaches you to make the island's signature dishes (spinach pie, stuffed tomatoes and peppers,...

4-6 hrs 4 min read
The streets of Mykonos town illuminated at night Food & Nightlife

Mykonos Nightlife Guide: Where to Party & What It Costs (2026)

Mykonos has some of the most famous nightlife in the Mediterranean: beach clubs that turn into open-air dance floors, co...

6 min read
Little Venice waterfront houses at the edge of Mykonos Town with the bare hillside behind Guides

What to Do in Mykonos From a Cruise Ship: An Independent Day Ashore

Most cruise ships give you somewhere between four and ten hours in Mykonos, and that single number decides your whole da...

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