Where is Mykonos?

Mykonos is a Greek island located in the Aegean Sea. It is one of the Cyclades islands, and its closest neighbours are Tinos, Naxos, Paros and Syros.

How to get to Mykonos

The island of Mykonos has a small international airport with flight connections to some European cities, so flying there directly is an option.

Mykonos airport also has flight connections with Athens airport, so international visitors have the choice of flying into Athens, and then taking a connecting flight to Mykonos.

One of the most popular ways to travel to Mykonos, is to take a ferry. Ferries leave from Athens to Mykonos as well as the surrounding Cyclades islands.

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How to get from the airport to Mykonos Town

You can use public bus transfers or take a taxi. You also the option to pre-book and airport transfer to make life easier using Welcome.

The same information applies for getting from the ferry port into Mykonos Town or resort areas.

When is the best time to go to Mykonos?

Mykonos is a summer destination, with the tourist season lasting from around May through to October. 

Expect peak season prices in July and August to be considerably higher than the shoulder season prices found in June and late September.

I find that September is the most pleasant month to visit the Cyclades islands such as Mykonos. That was the month I traveled there and I super recommend it.

How many days in Mykonos?

Unless you are visiting Mykonos specifically for the summer party atmosphere and nightlife, 2 or 3 days is normally more than enough for most people. I spent 1,5 days and after walking a lot and using the public bus I felt I saw and visited enough of Mykonos.

During this time you can explore Mykonos Town, enjoy Little Venice, spend time on the beautiful beaches such as Paradise Beach.

Is Mykonos Expensive?

You will see higher prices reflected in hotels and accommodation, restaurants, drinks, beach umbrellas and nightclubs when compared to the rest of Greece.

Where to stay in Mykonos?

For short stays, many people find it convenient to stay in and around the main town center of Mykonos. This means that you can get to a lot of major attractions by walking.

For stays of more than a couple of nights, rather than stay Mykonos town, look at some of the surrounding beach towns. You can walk a little bit more, but you’ll experience other side of the island too.

How to get around Mykonos?

Rent an ATV or Scooter: Renting a scooter, ATV, or car is a very common way to explore everything Mykonos has to offer. If you stay close to Mykonos Town you can walk everywhere but if you rent something you can reach most places are within reach of a short drive.

Bus: One of the best ways to explore Mykonos during the day or at night is by bus. You can take a bus from town directly to all of the big nightclubs for a reasonable price.

Taxi: Mykonos can be pretty crowded in the summer, and taxis harder to come by. Use Welcome taxis to pre-book rides in Mykonos.

Sightseeing itineraries for Mykonos

You’ve probably seen the photos of whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. The images of pink bougainvillea flowers and sunset drinks at a seemingly perfect location.

Putting together an itinerary is relatively simple. Allow one day to exploring Mykonos Town and to go beach hopping, and one day to visit Delos.

Mykonos Town

The main town of Mykonos is a typical Cycladic village. The whitewashed cubist houses have wooden-colored doors, windows, and balconies, narrow streets form a labyrinth with beautiful churches and chapels that contrast against the bright white walls.

Take your time exploring the streets of the Old Town – even if you think you’ve been down an alleyway once before, you find it leads somewhere new!

Early morning is the best time to walk around this beautiful town, when there’s fewer people and the temperature is more agreeable.

Little Venice

This area of Mykonos Town is a great place to see the sunset – but it is also popular, so if you plan to do so, get there early! There’s a couple of bars and tavernas facing out onto the water.

Mykonos Windmills

The windmills are perhaps one of the more famous landmarks of Mykonos. Just a short walk from Little Venice, it’s another sunset spot. You might want to visit twice – once for photos of the windmills in the daytime, and once at night.

Beaches in Mykonos

Mykonos is a blessed destination with absolutely beautiful beaches. Most beaches are long strips of sand, while just a few are pebbly.

Best Mykonos beaches for beach clubs and partying – Paradise Beach, Super Paradise Beach, Paraga, Psarou

Top beaches in Mykonos for water sports – Ftelia, Korfos, Kalafatis

Best Mykonos beaches for families – Panormos, Agios Stefanos, Lia

Best beaches in Mykonos to avoid the crowds – Kapari, Fokos, Mersini, Merchias, Tigani, Loulos

Delos Island and Archaeological Site

Many people visit Mykonos without realizing there is a UNESCO World Heritage site right next door! Me included, to be honest.

A half-day trip to Delos from Mykonos is highly recommended, as Delos was a very important location in the Ancient Greek world.

Greek Islands near Mykonos

Some other Greek islands you can visit after or before spending time in Mykonos include Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Syros, and Tinos.

What do I need to know before going to Mykonos?

Travel to Mykonos in June or September, be aware of the Meltemi winds, and don’t assume that AirBnB will offer the cheapest or best range of accommodation. Instead, use Booking.

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