The Mykonos windmills, known as the Kato Mili, are a row of whitewashed 16th-century windmills standing on a low hill above Mykonos Town, one of the island’s great icons and a top sunset spot. This guide covers what they are, the history, where to find them, the Boni windmill and museum, the Island of the … Read more
Little Venice in Mykonos is a romantic waterfront quarter of Chora, a row of 18th-century sea captains’ houses with colourful balconies jutting over the water, and the island’s most famous sunset spot. This guide covers what it is, the history, the bars and restaurants, the sunset, how to photograph it, what is nearby, what to … Read more
Mykonos Town, known as Chora, is one of the most beautiful old towns in Greece, a maze of whitewashed lanes holding Little Venice, the windmills, the chic Matoyianni shopping street, the famous Paraportiani church, museums and a lively old port. This guide covers what to see, the sights, the old port, the museums, the shopping, … Read more
The best Mykonos beaches line the sheltered south coast, from family-friendly Ornos and Platis Gialos to celebrity Psarou, party-loving Paradise and the long sands of Elia, with wilder, quieter beaches on the windy north. This guide covers the best beaches by vibe, the family beaches, the party beaches, the luxury beaches, the north coast, the … Read more
The best things to do in Mykonos are exploring the whitewashed lanes of Chora and Little Venice, watching the sunset by the windmills, taking a day trip to sacred Delos, enjoying the famous beaches and experiencing the legendary nightlife. Beyond that, the island offers museums, the traditional village of Ano Mera, the Armenistis lighthouse, windsurfing, … Read more
Santorini in October is warm and sunny early in the month, around 25C, cooling and growing more changeable to about 21C by late October, with a still-swimmable sea, the grape harvest, low crowds and good value. This guide covers the October weather, swimming, the end-of-season picture and the best things to do. October is autumn … Read more
Santorini in September stays warm and sunny, around 25 to 28C, with the sea still warm at about 23C and the crowds easing, especially from the middle of the month onward. Widely rated the island’s finest month, it pairs summer warmth with a calmer feel. This guide covers the September weather, swimming, crowds and best … Read more
Santorini in August is hot, dry and very sunny, around 29 to 32C, with the warmest sea of the year at 25 to 26C, but also the most extreme crowds and the highest prices of the season. This guide covers the August weather, swimming, the crowds and prices, and the best things to do, including … Read more
Santorini in July is hot, dry and very sunny, around 29 to 32C, with a warm sea of about 24C, the cooling meltemi wind and peak-season crowds and prices. This guide covers the July weather, the meltemi, swimming, the crowds and prices, and the best things to do to beat the heat and the throng. … Read more
Santorini in June is hot and sunny, around 26 to 29C, with the sea warming to a comfortable 22 to 23C, long days of sunshine and busy but not yet peak crowds. This guide covers the June weather, swimming, the crowds and prices, and the best things to do, with early June the sweet spot. … Read more