The Mykonos pelican, Petros, became the island’s beloved official mascot after a fisherman rescued a wounded pelican, and the bird charmed locals and visitors for decades. This guide covers the story of Petros, his New York trip and the Tinos custody battle, today’s resident pelicans and where to see them in Mykonos Town. The pelican … Read more
A Mykonos walking tour explores the old town of Chora on foot, the only way to experience its maze of whitewashed lanes. The route takes in the windmills, Little Venice, the Paraportiani church, the Old Port and the museums. This guide covers the route, guided versus self-guided tours, the timing, what to see and tips. … Read more
Tria Pigadia, the Three Wells, are three identical wells built in 1722 in the heart of Mykonos Town, once the town’s chief supply of fresh water for over two centuries and now a charming, photogenic landmark wrapped in romantic local legends. This guide covers the history, the legends, the setting and how to visit. The … Read more
The best Mykonos photo spots include the row of windmills, the waterfront houses of Little Venice, the sculptural white Paraportiani church, the bougainvillea-draped old town lanes and the blue-domed Agios Nikolaos church, all best shot in the soft light of early morning or sunset. This guide covers the top spots, the best times and tips … Read more
Petros the Pelican is the beloved official mascot of Mykonos, a great white pelican first adopted by islanders who became such a fixture of the town that two islands once fought a court case over his custody. This guide covers the story, his rise to fame, the custody case, his legacy and where to see … Read more
The Mykonos Old Port is the original, picturesque harbour on the western seafront of Mykonos Town, now home to fishing boats, yachts and the excursion boats to Delos, set among the lanes of the Chora near Little Venice, the windmills and Paraportiani church. This guide covers the harbour, what to do, the boats, the area … Read more
Mykonos bars are at the heart of the island’s famous nightlife, from the sunset cocktail spots of Little Venice such as Galleraki and Semeli to the lively bars and clubs of Mykonos Town and the beach bars on the sand. This guide covers the best bars, Little Venice, the town scene, the beach bars, when … Read more
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, on the Old Port waterfront, holds finds from Mykonos and the neighbouring island of Rhenia, its star exhibit the famous 7th-century BC amphora depicting the Trojan Horse, alongside statues, vases, jewellery and grave stelae. This guide covers the exhibits, the history, the hours and how to visit. The museum is … Read more
The Mykonos Folklore Museum preserves the island’s traditional way of life across several historic sites, the main collection in a 16th-century captain’s residence in the Kastro quarter, the charming Lena’s House, and the Bonis windmill agricultural museum. This guide covers the exhibits, the houses, the windmill, hours and how to visit. The museum offers a … Read more
Panagia Paraportiani is the most famous church on Mykonos, a striking white sculptural landmark in the Kastro quarter of Mykonos Town, formed from five separate chapels merged into one, begun in 1425 and finished in the 17th century. This guide covers the history, the unusual architecture, the name, how to visit and photography tips. The … Read more