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
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
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