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Destination guide
Mykonos
Greece
Mykonos (Greek: Μύκονος) is a popular tourist destination in the Greek islands of the Cyclades group, situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea. Mykonos is located south of Tinos, east of Syros and north of Paros and Naxos.
Introduction quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
At a glance
- Best time to go
- Any time — the weather is kind all year
- Getting around
- Bus · Taxi · Car or by motorbike
- Vetted picks
- 20 places to see, do, eat, and stay
- Real coverage
- 8 vetted creator sources
AI insights
AI-written from the Wikivoyage listings, transport section and the video stats on this page
Do not rely on taxis for island transport, as there are very few on the entire island; rely instead on the extensive public bus network from Mykonos Town or the small fishing boats that shuttle passengers to the southern beaches.
Visit the Panagia Paraportiani church, a Byzantine jewel in the Kastro district; note that while the site is open to visitors, only one of the four ground-level chapels is accessible to the public.
When dining out, verify your final bill carefully at popular tourist-frequented spots like Lotus, as overcharging is a known issue; prioritize establishments like Artisti Prozymi for a reliable, reasonably priced meal.
For the best sunset views, head to the area around the 16th-century windmills or the bars in Little Venice, but expect these locations to be the most crowded spots on the island during the golden hour.
If you are looking for a place to stay, choose your accommodation based on your social goals: opt for the Paradise Beach Resort if you want to party all night with other backpackers, or look for specific options like the Vouniotis Pension if you prefer a quieter, more restful experience away from the center.
How these 20 picks are sourced
2 of 20 are named by a second, independent source — Santorini Secrets — and each card names its own. The remaining 18 rest on the reference article alone: we list them because Wikivoyage or Wikipedia documents them, not because anyone else vouched for them. We also watched 8 creator videos, 2 of them from local channels rather than visiting ones. 17 of the 20 descriptions are quoted word for word from Wikivoyage under CC BY-SA rather than written by us, as is the introduction above — each of those cards says so. What we add is the checking, the corroboration above, and the choice of which places are worth your time at all.What we can't promise is that it's still true. Venues close, hours and prices change, and we don't re-check them — a place here closed for good and sat on this page for a year before anyone noticed. The insights are AI-written from these sources and can be wrong too. Confirm anything you'd be sorry to be wrong about before you set out. Terms.
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Best time to go
Best window: Any time — the weather is kind all year
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
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Getting around
By bus
There is a bus network that takes you around the island. There are two bus stations in Mykonos Town, each on different sides of Mykonos Town.
By taxi
On the entire island there are only about 30 taxis, which means that depending on taxis for transport can be an exercise of great patience.
By car or by motorbike
Mykonos has an extensive public transport system from Mykonos Town. By public transport it is easy to get to all the southern beaches, which happen to be the nicest beaches as well.
By boat
Various boat services provide a good and fun way of getting to the southern beaches of Mykonos. From Platys Gialos small fishing boats converted into tourist transport leave every hour or less to the beaches of Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari and…
Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Single sourcenear the northern bus station· Cheap
The exhibition of the museum includes a large number of vases, ranging from the prehistoric to the late Hellenistic period (25th-1st century BC), grave statues, stelae and funerary urns from the nearby island of…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Panagia Paraportiani
Single sourcemost western part of town
Of all the churches on Mykonos, the most impressive is Panagia Paraportianí, a true Byzantine jewel.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Folklore Museum
Single sourcea few meters from Paraportiani· Cheap
The Folklore Museum, housed in an 18th-century sea captain's house, brings together a number of collections of furniture, icons, pieces of sculpture, folk musical instruments, costumes and textiles.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Lena's House Museum
Single sourcecentre of town, next to the Maritime Museum
Lena's House Museum, a branch of the Folklore Museum, is an authentic 19th-century middle class Mykonian house, completely restored with furnishings.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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The Windmills
Single sourcewestern part of town
From as early as the 16th century, the windmills are one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos. Once this island was a great producer of wheat and bread.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Little Venice
Single sourcemost western part of town
A district located at the sea, famous for its picturesque medieval two and three storey houses, which stand like a wall above the sea, and their colourful wooden balconies.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to eat
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check. Single source means the opposite, said plainly: the reference article lists it and nothing else we checked does.
Nammos
Worth itAlso recommended by Santorini Secrets
Iconic beachside restaurant on Psarou Beach serving Mediterranean cuisine with tables on the sand.
Vetted sources
Maereio
Worth itAlso recommended by Santorini Secrets
A simple, traditional Mykonos Town taverna serving classic Greek dishes like saganaki and moussaka at fair prices.
Vetted sources
Eva's Garden
Single sourcecentre of town
Home cooked Greek and international dishes in a beautiful garden and roof setting. Dining room inside for windy nights. Excellent service and good atmosphere.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Appaloosa Bar & Restaurant
Single sourcecentre of town
Mexican-European food, relaxed atmosphere and also a great place for cocktails. As of April 2025, closed temporarily, moving to a pop-up at 'El burro'.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
La Maison de Katrin Restaurant
Single sourcecorner of Gerasimos & Nikou, off Matogianni Street· Pricey
One of the most famous and oldest restaurants on the island, with classic French and Greek cuisine and excellent service. Stylish and expensive.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Artisti Prozymi
Single sourcein the main square
Advertised as a bakery -- there is a bakery with very good pastries in the front but also a broad menu priced very reasonably for Mykonos, as well as a range of alcoholic and…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Kounelas Fish Tavern
Single sourcenear the harbour, next to Porta Bar
A small fish tavern in a garden setting. Fresh fish accompanied by Greek salads at a reasonable price. You can select your dish from the limited menu or choose your seafood from the catch…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Lotus
Single sourcehalfway along main street
Small, romantic spot, seating under a canopy of vines. Good food and full bar. Check prices and bill carefully since they are known for overcharging unwary tourists.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Where to stay
Paradise Beach Resort and Camping
Single sourceParadise Beach· Moderate
A pretty much self contained camping with a self-service restaurant, snackbar, beach bar, mini market, boutique, internet and bike rental.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Vouniotis Pension
Single source600m out of Mykonos Town· Pricey
In a quiet area, but a bit of a trek up the hill (15 minutes).
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Mykonos Villas Greece
Single sourceOmvrodektis
Villas and apartment rentals in Mykonos Greece, all locations in Mykonos, and various beach locations.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Nazos Hotel
Single sourceon the edge of town, from the southern bus station a 5-minute walk up the hill· Expensive
A small, family-run hotel with 14 rooms.
Vetted sources
Mykonos Camping
Single sourceParanga Beach· Moderate
Mykonos Camping extends out on a headland overlooking the sea.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Vista Apartments
Single sourcenear the old port and the northern bus station· Expensive
Fully-appointed, spacious apartments for 2 to 5 persons, close to the old port in Mykonos Town, and Nikos Apartments located in Megali Ammos.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Where to next
Nearby cities in Greece we’ve vetted too.
- NaxosThe largest and most fertile Cycladic island, home to the marble Portara gateway and quieter mountain villages.
- ParosCycladic island balancing Parikia's marble-paved lanes with the windsurfing beaches of Naousa.
- MilosVolcanic island with lunar-white Sarakiniko rock formations and the multicolored fishing village of Klima.
- SantoriniCaldera-rim villages of Oia and Fira with blue-domed churches perched above a collapsed volcanic crater.
- AthensThe Acropolis and Parthenon anchor a capital that now also holds Greece's only Michelin two-star restaurant, Delta.
- HydraCar-free Saronic Gulf island of stone mansions climbing from a horseshoe harbor, reached by donkey and water taxi.
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