A Mykonos honeymoon blends romantic sunsets over Little Venice and the windmills, sunset sailing cruises, candlelit dinners, glamorous beach clubs and luxurious hotels and villas. This guide covers whether Mykonos suits a honeymoon, the most romantic things to do, where to stay, the best beaches for couples, special experiences, romantic dining, the best time and … Read more
Mykonos with kids works far better than its party reputation suggests, with calm, shallow family beaches like Platis Gialos and Ornos, the iconic windmills, a boat trip to ancient Delos and child-friendly museums. This guide covers whether Mykonos suits families, the best beaches for kids, family things to do, where to stay, getting around, the … Read more
Mykonos food blends Cycladic specialities like the pungent kopanisti cheese, the cured pork louza and the mostra rusk with fresh seafood, hearty Greek classics and sweet almond amygdalota. This guide covers what Mykonos is known for, the local cheeses and cured meats, the must-try dishes, the sweets and products, where to eat them and tips … Read more
The best Mykonos restaurants range from acclaimed fine dining in Chora, such as Krama and M-Eating, to fresh seafood, glamorous beach clubs, traditional tavernas and excellent cheap gyros. This guide covers where to eat in Mykonos Town, fine dining, traditional Greek, seafood, beach restaurants, budget eats, the villages and tips for dining. Eating out is … Read more
Psarou Beach is Mykonos’s most glamorous and exclusive beach, a small bay of emerald water on the south coast, home to the legendary Nammos beach club, designer shopping and moored superyachts. This guide covers what the beach is like, Nammos, Nammos Village, the celebrity scene, the cost, the alternatives and how to visit Psarou. Psarou … Read more
Paradise Beach is Mykonos’s most famous party beach, a golden crescent of sand on the south coast with the legendary Paradise Beach Club and the cliff-top Cavo Paradiso above it. This guide covers what the beach is like, the parties, the clubs, who it suits, the facilities and watersports, how it compares with Super Paradise, … Read more
Mykonos is best visited in the shoulder season of May, June and September, with warm weather, swimmable seas and fewer crowds than the July and August peak. This guide covers when to go, peak season, the meltemi wind, the nightlife season, the weather and sea month by month, the cheapest time and tips. Timing shapes … Read more
A Mykonos itinerary of three days is the perfect first visit, balancing the whitewashed lanes of Chora and Little Venice, a day trip to sacred Delos, and time on the famous beaches and in the legendary nightlife. This guide sets out the three days, day by day, plus what to do with more time, a … Read more
You get to Mykonos by flying into its airport from Athens and across Europe, or by ferry from the Athens ports of Piraeus and Rafina, with the crossing taking around 2.5 to 5 hours. This guide covers the flights, the ferries, the ports, getting from Athens airport, the transfers to your hotel, the island ferry … Read more
Where to stay in Mykonos depends on your priorities: Mykonos Town for nightlife, shopping and the classic experience, Ornos and Platis Gialos for beaches and families, Psarou for luxury, and Paraga or Paradise for parties. This guide compares the best areas, the luxury and party spots, the quieter corners, the costs and how to choose … Read more