Mykonos mythology tells how Hercules battled and killed the Giants here, their petrified bodies becoming the island’s huge rocks, how the island took its name from the hero Mykons, son of Apollo, and how neighbouring Delos was the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. This guide covers the myths, the name and how legend shapes the … Read more
Mykonos history spans ancient Ionian settlers beside sacred Delos, Venetian and Ottoman rule, the Venetian-built windmills and Little Venice, a seafaring and trading past, to its 20th-century rise as a glamorous international tourist island. This guide covers the timeline, the key historical sites and how the rich past shapes Mykonos today. Mykonos has a deep … Read more
Rhenia is the uninhabited island just beside sacred Delos, near Mykonos, with four solitary sandy beaches and dazzling emerald-to-turquoise water, visited on day cruises from Mykonos for swimming, snorkelling and total escape from the crowds. This guide covers the island, the beaches, the cruises, what to expect and practical tips. Rhenia is the highlight of … Read more
A Delos tour from Mykonos is a short boat trip to the sacred, uninhabited island of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, where guided walks reveal one of Greece’s greatest archaeological sites. This guide covers the boats, the tours, what to see, the museum and practical tips. … Read more
The best Mykonos boat tours range from cruises to the sacred island of Delos and uninhabited Rhenia to south-coast beach-hopping, sunset sails and private yacht charters. The sea is one of the finest ways to experience the island. This guide covers the tours, the Delos and Rhenia cruise, beach cruises, sunset sails, yacht charters, the … Read more
The best Mykonos day trips are the boat trip to the sacred archaeological island of Delos, swimming at uninhabited Rhenia, scenic boat cruises along the coast, and ferry hops to nearby Tinos, Paros and Naxos. This guide covers the top excursions, the Delos site, the boat trips, the other islands, the practicalities and how to … Read more