Mykonos
What's Popular In Mykonos
- Currency: Euro(EUR)
- Language: Greek
Mykonos is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Greek Islands. A stunning Greek island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea, Mykonos has long been known for its dazzling nightlife. But put that aside and you’ll find idyllic beaches, romantic whitewashed houses overlooking glistening waters, and the touch of warm Greek hospitality found nowhere else.
Best Time to Travel
The best time to visit Mykonos is September and October. Sitting in the Aegean Sea, this island's weather permits a year-round flow of tourists, but in September and October you'll see that the large crowds have left, the water remains warm and the hotel rates descend back into a reasonable range. The spring, before the summer rush comes, is also a great (and affordable) vacation time.
What to Do
Greece's equivalent to Ibiza or St. Tropez, the best things to do in Mykonos are guarateed fun. Here, you’ll find world-famous DJs headlining nights at superclubs. A jet-set crowd head into town on yachts and private jets and celebrities lounge at the beach clubs and dine at the gourmet restaurants. Still, it’s not all bling. There are loads of backroads, cute hotels and quiet corners to explore on this little Cycladic island—and, of course, idyllic beaches to get to know, too.
Stroll round the alluring main town, Chora, past sugar-cube-shaped buildings, their chalk-white walls accentuated by bright blue doors and shutters, and framed by colourful flowers. History and culture abound too, particularly on the nearby island of Delos, a sacred site held to be the birthplace of Apollo. Nothing changes, or happens, very fast here; order a freddo espresso by the Old Port, and people-watch to your heart’s content.
Attractions
Mykonos Town
Mykonos Town is one of the best-preserved historic towns in Greece. It’s the perfect destination to lost wandering about in.
Little Venice
Little Venice is one of the most scenic areas of Mykonos. Here, whitewashed buildings dangle over the edge of the island, seemingly built on sea rocks, right above the sea.
Mykonos Windmills
One of the most iconic sights on the island stands on a hill on the border of Mykonos Town: the Mykonos Windmills.
Delos island
Fancy an excursion? One of Greece’s most fascinating archaeological sites can be found on the nearby island of Delos.
Ano Mera Village
The little inland town of Ano Mera is worth exploring for an authentic look at quiet island life. It shows a quiet side to this party island.
Archeological Museum of Mykonos
History buffs can learn a bit of Mykonian history at this small-but-quaint museum in Mykonos Town.
Kalafatis
When Greece’s Meltemi summer winds blow – and they blow hard - the beaches on Mykonos are the perfect windy escape for windsurfing enthusiasts. Kalafatis is one of the best.
Transportation
With a length of 12 to 15 km and a width of 10km, Mykonos is one of the smallest of the Cyclades islands.
Getting around Mykonos by foot
When the Greek government proclaimed Mykonos Chora (town) as an architectural landmark, they prohibited motorized traffic on its streets. Only a few small delivery vehicles are still allowed. So the only way to get around the town is to walk. The streets might be convoluted, but getting lost in them is part of the fun. Area residents are friendly enough to point you in the right direction, if you need help.
Getting around Mykonos by bus
There is a bus network that takes you around the island. There are two bus stations in Mykonos Town, each on different sides of Mykonos Town.
From the main southern bus station of Fabrica, you can take the bus to Platis Gialos (every half hour), Paraga (every hour), Paradise (every half hour), Ornos and Agios Ioannis. There are also night buses from Mykonos to Platis Gialos and Paradise leaving every hour.
From the northern bus station at the old port ferry quay, you can take the bus to Ano Mera, Elia (departing at 11AM, noon, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM and 7PM, returning 30 minutes later), Panormos and Kalafatis.
You can find the departure times marked at the two bus stations and the end of the bus routes. Bus schedules change a bit about every two weeks. Frequencies of buses are higher in high season.
There is no bus connection between the two bus stations. From one bus station to the other will take about 20 minutes of walking through the streets of Mykonos Town.
Getting around Mykonos by taxi
On the entire island there are only about 30 taxis, which means that depending on taxis for transport can be an exercise of great patience. In Mykonos Town the main taxi stand is behind Cosmote building, in the north entrance of Mykonos Town. In both stands you probably have to wait in line and in the peak of the summer sometimes for hours. In the evening it can be very difficult to find a taxi.
Getting around Mykonos by water taxi
The Platis Gialos Boat Service provides a good and fun way of getting to the southern beaches of Mykonos.
From Platis Gialos small fishing boats converted into tourist transport (water taxis) leave every hour or less to the beaches of Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari and Elia. First departure 10:20AM until 16:20PM every hour. Last return to Platis Gialos from Elia at 17:45PM and from Super Paradise at 18:00PM.
From Ornos boats leave for the beaches of Platis Gialos, Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari and Elia. Boats leaves from Ornos at 10:00AM and every hour till 16:00PM.
Price for a return ticket to one beach is 10€ while an all day pass to all the the beaches costs 20€. Boat services can be some times cancelled due to strong wind. But with the exception of Super Paradise all of these beaches can be reached by bus from Mykonos Town as well.
Getting around Mykonos by car or motorbike
By public transport it is easy to get to all the southern beaches, which happen also to be the nicest beaches. Renting a motorbike or a car is the way to go if you want to explore the rest of the island, especially the more remote beaches at the north coast. Motorbike and car rentals are readily available around the island.
In Mykonos Town the highest concentration of rent a car – motorbike agencies is in and around the area of the southern bus station, where you will find a wide range of choices. The other area of Mykonos Town with rent a car – motorbike agencies is near to the old port, behind the Archaeological Museum.
If you rent a car be aware that you will face too much traffic and parking problems especially on high season. There are parking areas on the outskirts of town, but during peak season finding a parking space is usually a challenge. You can always try the huge public parking area next to the old port.
Considering Mykonos is a very small island, renting a bike might be a better choice! Unless you are planning to stay far out of town and from beaches. Bikes are cheap to rent and you can park them almost anywhere than a car.
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