Mykonos Travel Guides

10 guides

Mykonos can be an overwhelming (and expensive) destination without a plan.

These guides provide practical advice on making the most of your time on the island, whether you have one day or a full week.

Mykonos Travel Guides

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
A wide view of Mykonos town rising up the hillside above the deep blue harbour 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 ca...

5 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...

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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...

5 min read
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
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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