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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...

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A whitewashed alley with vibrant bougainvillea in Mykonos town Guides

One Day in Mykonos -- The Best Itinerary for a Short Visit

If you have one day on Mykonos -- whether from a cruise ship, a ferry stopover, or a day trip from another island -- you...

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Mykonos Old Town Walking Tour
Popular tour Mykonos Old Town Walking Tour From around 36 EUR
Fishing boats and yachts in Mykonos harbour with the town behind 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...

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The iconic Panagia Paraportiani church in Mykonos town 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...

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Whitewashed Cycladic architecture in Mykonos town 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...

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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, ...

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Boats in the old port of Mykonos town 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 weathe...

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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 ...

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

Best Beaches in Mykonos -- An Honest Guide to Every Beach Worth Visiting

Mykonos has over 25 beaches, and they range from raucous party strips to empty coves with no facilities at all. The sout...

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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...

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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-cle...

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The family-friendly bay of Ornos Beach, Mykonos Beaches

Ornos Beach, Mykonos -- The Family-Friendly Option Closest to Town

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

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The popular sandy beach of Platis Gialos with sunbeds and calm water, Mykonos Beaches

Platis Gialos Beach Mykonos -- The All-Rounder

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

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The long stretch of Elia Beach, one of the longest beaches on Mykonos Beaches

Elia Beach, Mykonos -- The Island's 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 upsca...

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The sheltered bay of Psarou Beach, Mykonos Beaches

Psarou Beach Mykonos -- The Celebrity Beach With a Free Side

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

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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 ...

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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 -- bu...

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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...

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The sandy cove of Agrari Beach with its beach sign, Mykonos Beaches

Agrari Beach Mykonos -- The Quiet One Between the Famous Ones

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

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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 -- t...

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The colourful waterfront buildings of Little Venice, Mykonos 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 ...

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The famous row of Kato Mili windmills overlooking the harbour of Mykonos 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 overloo...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The island of Rhenia near Delos, with its unspoiled beaches 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 o...

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A historic view of the Cyclades islands from the sea Boat Trips

Mykonos Boat Tour -- Your Guide to Getting on the Water

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 f...

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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...

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A boat along the dramatic south coast of Mykonos island 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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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The town and harbour of Tinos island, Cyclades, Greece 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 decorate...

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The Portara gate of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on Naxos 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 quiet...

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The Venetian castle and harbour of Naoussa, 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 --...

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The dramatic cliffside village of Oia, Santorini, overlooking the caldera 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...

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The neoclassical town of Hermoupolis, capital of Syros 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...

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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 -- kop...

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Sunset at Little Venice with the sea and balconies, Mykonos 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 Aegea...

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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 pepper...

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The streets of Mykonos town illuminated at night Food & Nightlife

Mykonos Nightlife Guide -- Where to Go, What to Expect, and How Much It Costs

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

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