Mykonos is one of the most famous and visited islands in Greece, known for it’s wild nightlife, pristine beaches, fine dining restaurants and luxurious resorts. The island is full of traditional whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and traditional windmills. Mykonos holiday is an experience of a lifetime!

Best Time to visit Mykonos

The best time to visit Mykonos for your holidays is from June till August, when the weather is hot and the sea is warm. However the island, during this period is extremely crowded with visitors, especially in July and August.

If you want to enjoy the island more and choose your place on the beach, the best time to visit is mid-May through June and September through mid-October and the weather is usually warm and sunny enough to enjoy the beaches.

Accommodation in Mykonos

Mykonos has countless hotels, studios, apartments and rooms for rent, but is one of the most expensive islands. Great accommodation can be found in and around Mykonos Town and the nearby beaches of Platis Gialos and Ornos.

If you love parties you should stay near Paradise, Super Paradise, or Paraga Beaches. Other areas like Agios Ioannis, Agios Sostis, Elia, Psarou, or Kalo Livadi Beaches are suitable for a more relaxing holiday.

Book your stay in Mykonos using the map below or visit booking.com

Things to do in Mykonos

Visit the Windmills, one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos, offering a splendid view on Little Venice and is the most popular place to watch the sunset. Little Venice situated to the west of Mykonos Town is famous for its picturesque medieval two and three storey houses with colourful wooden balconies, which stand like a wall above the sea. Little Venice is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the whole of Mykonos and offers a fantastic sunset.

One of the most impressive and most photographed church on the island is Panagia Paraportianí, a whitewashed church made up of four chapels at ground level with another one above, located in the Kastro district, the oldest section of Mykonos Town.

The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos exhibits a large number of vases, ranging from the prehistoric to the late Hellenistic period, grave statues, stelae and funerary urns from the nearby island of Rheneia (Delos’ necropolis). Admission is €2.00. The Folklore Museum is housed in an 18th-century sea captain’s house, bringing together a number of collections of furniture, icons, pieces of sculpture, folk musical instruments, costumes and textiles. Admission is €2.00. You can also visit Lena’s House Museum, the Agricultural Museum and The Boni Mill, a 16th century windmill, overlooking the town.

Shopping in Mykonos

You can go shopping in the fabulous little boutiques, with exclusive name brands, outstanding Greek jewelers, souvenirs as well as works of art. Mykonos is home to a large artists’ colony, so there are a number of fine galleries offering original works. Most shops are open seven days a week, but will be closed from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Many tourist shops will remain open late into the evening.

You will also find the shops you need to fill all your basic needs and comforts, if you rent an Airbnb. There are mini-markets, green grocers, butchers, kiosks, bakeries, liquor stores, supermarkets pharmacies, dry cleaning, bookstores, photo and electronics shops.

Best Beaches in Mykonos

Most beaches in Mykonos are well organized with sun beds and umbrellas, beach bars, restaurants and water sports. The best beaches are found on the southern coast, which gets extremely overcrowded during peak season.

Paradise, Super Paradise, and Paraga Beaches are the main party beaches, Ornos and Platis Gialos are great for families and couples and Kalafatis beach is ideal for windsurfing and other water sports. The beaches on the northern coast of the island are less organized and ideal to enjoy some calm and private moments. Nudism is frequently practised on many beaches.

Below are some of the best beaches on the island:

Where to eat in Mykonos

Mykonos Town has most restaurants on the island. There are various gyros and souvlaki shops to eat quite well for just a few euros. You can have good Greek food at reasonable prices, but there are also many expensive restaurants. Almost all restaurants post their prices on menus at the entrance, so you can have a look and choose according to your budget.

Restaurants facing the harbour or the sea, especially in Little Venice, tend to have significantly higher prices, because you are also paying for the location and the view. Restaurants in the streets deeper in the heart of town tend to be more reasonably priced.

Visit some of the top restaurants in Mykonos from the list below:

Mykonos Nightlife

Mykonos is often dubbed the Ibiza of Greece and is well known for its vibrant and dynamic nightlife and beach parties, with a number of elegant nightclubs and beach bars, some of them attracting world-famous DJs. One of the most famous clubs in Mykonos is Cavo Paradiso, located on Paradise Beach, a major player in the night scene, attracting thousands of people every summer.

In Mykonos Town you will find the relaxing waterfront bars of Little Venice, with overpriced cocktails in the evenings.

Check some of the most popular Bars & Nightclubs in Mykonos below:

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