Mykonos watersports thrive on the Island of the Winds, with jet skis, windsurfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, parasailing, tubing, paddleboarding and diving centred on Kalafatis, Elia and the windy north beach of Ftelia. This guide covers the activities, the best beaches, jet skiing, windsurfing, the other sports, diving, the costs, getting there and tips. Active travellers find … Read more
Mykonos Airport, code JMK, is the island’s single, compact airport just 4 kilometres from Mykonos Town, with year-round flights from Athens and seasonal direct routes from across Europe in summer. This guide covers the airport, the flights, transfers to town and the beaches, the facilities, the costs, the busiest times, departing and tips. Plan the … Read more
Mykonos on a budget is possible despite the island’s pricey reputation: visit in the shoulder season, share an apartment, eat cheap gyros and from supermarkets, use the cheap public buses, and enjoy the many free things like the windmills, beaches and sunsets. This guide covers when to visit, where to stay, eating, getting around, free … Read more
Mykonos shopping centres on the chic lanes of Chora, led by Matoyianni street, with designer fashion, fine jewellery, handmade Greek sandals, art galleries and local products. This guide covers where to shop, Matoyianni street, designer fashion, jewellery, local products and souvenirs, the Nammos Village luxury mall, when to shop and tips. Mykonos is one of … Read more
Ano Mera is Mykonos’s only significant inland village, an authentic, traditional spot 8 kilometres from town, built around the historic 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery, with tavernas around a quiet square. This guide covers what Ano Mera is like, the monastery, its architecture and museum, what else to do, why to visit, how to get there … Read more
Elia is Mykonos’s longest sandy beach, a spacious, well-organised bay on the south-east coast with fine sand, calm, clear water, the island’s best water sports, beach clubs and a relaxed atmosphere. This guide covers what Elia is like, why it is the longest beach, the water sports, who it suits, the dining, where to stay … Read more
Super Paradise is one of Mykonos’s famous party beaches, a golden cove on the south coast known for its lively beach-club scene and its long-established, welcoming LGBTQ crowd, with venues like Jackie O’ Beach Club. This guide covers what the beach is like, the party, the gay scene, who it suits, how it compares with … Read more
Platis Gialos is one of Mykonos’s most popular resort beaches, a long stretch of golden sand with calm, turquoise water, beachfront hotels and restaurants, just 4 kilometres from town, and the main hub for the water taxis that link the south-coast beaches. This guide covers the beach, why it is popular, the water taxi, the … Read more
Ornos beach is Mykonos’s most family-friendly bay, a calm, shallow, sheltered cove of fine sand just 3 kilometres from Mykonos Town, lined with restaurants, sunbeds and hotels. This guide covers what Ornos is like, why it suits families, the dining and amenities, the water sports, where to stay, how to get there and tips for … Read more
Mykonos weddings transform beach restaurants, luxury hotels, private villas and whitewashed chapels into glamorous destination ceremonies, with Cycladic white architecture, blue domes and Aegean sunsets as the backdrop. This guide covers whether Mykonos suits a wedding, the venues, beach and chapel weddings, the legal process, the wedding season, the costs and planning tips. Mykonos is … Read more