Life on Mykonos
is never stilled
Life on Mykonos is never stilled, but slows to a gentler pace in the afternoon when the strong sun beats down on the island, although cooled by gentle breezes.
Deep blue sea, lighter colour waves, with white towns and small villages, traditionally decked with blue painted shutters and doors
— Greece 1974
Mykonos Famous Five
The cosmopolitan centre of The Cyclades, It attracts many visitors from all over the world including a large number of artists, jetsetters and party goers. Its a busy island with plenty to do by day or night Plenty for those who choose to have a lively time. May - June - September it's a great time to visit Mykonos for those who wants a more peaceful holiday. October can also be a great month to come here, but the eastern Mediterranean weather could be more of a challenge.
Mykonos is a bare island with little vegetation, it’s also called “the island of the winds” due to the winds that beats the island for the most part of the time. The terrain is also rocky. Prophitis Ilias Vorniotis is the highest points of the island 372m
Mykonos town
Attractive maze of whitewashed cubic houses sprinkled with narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets. The town is centred on the famous crescent shaped harbour.
Strolling through the town you will most likely meet Petros the Mykonos famous pelican.
Shops, boutiques, bars, tavernas, restaurants, fish market, music, discos pulsating life day and night. If you want to join the partying crowds follow the crowds in search of the latest hip place, provided you can live with the prices, premium to pay for scenic view (food and drinks) You will find most entertainment and tavernas around the harbour and Little Venice area
54 Cocktail Bar Sky bar and Cocktail lounge, located in the town House hotel
Check out Mykonos towns 9 best eaters
Panayia Paraportiani Churches
A complex of five churches. Four ground based small chapels plus one on an upper storey reached by an exterior staircase. Located next to Little Venice,
Little Venice Quarter
Located in the heart of the waterfront, just below the famous five windmills.
Some notable museums in Mykonos town.
The Archaeological Museum was built early 1900
The Maritime Museum The Aegean Maritime Museum is a non-profit institution which was founded in 1985 on the island of Myconos.
The Folklore Museum Charitable foundation founded 1962.
Mykonos where to stay
To stay on Mykonos from luxurious suites overlooking the blue sea or in charming boutique accommodations nestled in the island's many beach resorts, or in Mykonos town itself. Hotels, apartments or villas provide a great mix of comfort, elegance, and the familiar Greek hospitality.
Good advise - Book Early - If you arrive without reservation at the airport the Hoteliers Association of Mykonos have a desk and they also have a service office first building (in the row of buildings) in the old port, Mykonos town.
Mykonos association of Rooms, Studios and Apartments also have a service office second building (in the row of buildings) in the old port, Mykonos
Prices are generally high in peak season (July and August). Accommodation along Mykonos town or any beach resorts main street could be lively and noisy. Some accommodations might ask for minimum stay of 3 nights during the peak season.
Vencia Boutique Hotel approx. 8-10min Mykonos Little Venice
Mykonos Town suites Approx. 5min Mykonos Little Venice, Bars, restaurants, tavernas close by.
Mykonos Bay Resort and Villas. 4 star hotel. Located on Magali Ammos beach, just under 1km to Little Venice.
Ionic Suites Mykonos 5min walk to Super Paradise Beach
Mykonos Moussa Suites 3 star, a few minutes walk to Agios Ioannis Beach
All the above hotels (in no particular order) can be Book direct or you can find them and more alternatives on
Amazon Mykonos hotel and Spa 5 star hotel. Overlooking Ornos Beach area.
Yi Hotel Mykonos 4 star Hotel. Less than 1.5km Elias Beach. Adults only hotel
Glorious Beaches
Kalafatis beach
is good for windsurfers. Located on the other side of the Ornos Bay
Ornos Beach
same say a bit upmarket beach area, Plenty of beach tavernas and bars. Various accommodation available. It’s well-developed, a family-friendly beach about 3km from Mykonos Town. Local bus from Mykonos Town.
Elias Beach
locate 10km south of Mykonos Town, Bus available from Old Port bus station ( Mykonos Town) around 30 minutes journey. Elias Beach is one of the longest beaches on Mykonos. Water sports facilities. Beach bars with music. Far right end, opposite the car park, rainbow flag, the gay beach.
Platos Gialos
beach 5km from Mykonos Town, it's a great family beach and easy to reach by taxi boat or local bus. Lively village and resort Sandy beach stretch in a sheltered bay lined with waterfront bars, tavernas, and seafood restaurants. Summer activities include yachting, windsurfing, and parasailing, Taxi-boats run to more secluded beaches along the south coast
Agios Ioannis beach
named after a small chapel standing above it, this beach looks out to the island of Delos Agios Ioannis beach was made world-famous as the location for the award-winning motion picture "Shirley Valentine". Located on the west side of the island, facing Delos.
with the favourite Tropicana Beach Bar. The party starts well before the sun sets and a legend on the Greek scene island. Turquoise blue sea colours, a velvety soft sandy beach and the stunning surroundings make this bathing bay a real gem. Actually, Paradise Beach is famous as a party beach. Every summer, this place turns into one of the best places to party in Mykonos.
Located 6 km South East of Mykonos Town> Lively, gay-friendly beach club & hotel with a bar, restaurant, pool & a party, great atmosphere. Plenty of activities Super Paradise water sport
Elias Beach
Ornos Beach
Woman catching Sea Urchins close Ornos Beach
Kalafatis Beach
Agios Yannis Beach
Cavo Paradise Disco Night
Platos Gialos Beach
How to get to Mykonos
By air
Mykonos airport (JMK)Manto Mavrogenous Airport international airport. Located 4 kilometres from Mykonos Town. Transit bus service is provided between the Airport and the city of Mykonos (Chora) and other destinations, (only during summer season). Mykonos Bus Service. Taxi available outside terminal.
Domestic flights to-from Athens daily. Flight time is approximately 35 minutes. European charter traffic and other International flights use Mykonos airport between April – October. The good flight connections to-from Mykonos, make it an ideal destination to visit and the Mykonos Port to be your start or final destination for your island hopping adventures.
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By sea
Ferry services from Pireus and Rafina (Athens) ports during the whole year as well as from a few other Cyclades islands. During the high season there are ferry connections either direct or via Amorgos, Andros, Folegandros, Ios, Koufonissi, Milos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syros and Tilos.
Tourlos port (the New Port). Located in the eastern part of the island, 3 km from Mykonos Town and 5 km from the airport. Ferries and cruise ships only arrive at Tourlos Port. Free shuttle bus to the old port, Mykonos town. Sea bus available into Mykonos town. Taxi available.
Island Hoppers
Allow plenty of time for your return flight and always plan and arrange an easily accessible final return port of call. Play safe is the name of the game, allow a minimum of at least one clear day to spare or more. Ferries can be cancelled due to very strong winds etc. Ideal port (Ferry Hub) for Island hoppers due to all ferry connections.
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