“Mykonos” means the island of winds located in Greece. Typical Mediterranean climate where sun shines for about 300 days of the year. Mykonos is famous for vibrant night life and best beaches of the world. Most Popular island of Agean sea.
10 Best Places you must visit or Things to do in Mykonos:-
1.) Little Venice – Buildings are built right on the the edge of sea with the waves of sea kissing the balconies. This island was once a Pirate island in 16th or 17th century. So this place was used for quick loading and unloading of goods. Now these buildings are turned into antique bars, cafes and restaurants. Lunch here is preferred for pretty views and to enjoy sound of waves and winds.
2.) Matoyianni Street (Mykonos street) – Matoyianni street in old town is a maze of narrow streets. The network of the streets were laid to confuse enemies coming from the sea. Very interesting to walk on the streets as you may find some dead-end. The town is filled with unique shops which are any shopper’s delight. The small shops sell a variety of products from cheap souvenirs to artwork, jewelry and branded fashion items. The white-washed houses have terraces and brightly colored doors and windows. You will see Bougainville trees in bloom as you walk the cobble-stoned streets. Also there are many boutique hotels in the area. Enjoy the walk and get lost to find something unique.
3.) The Windmills (Kato Myli) – These iconic 16th century traditional windmills overlooking Little Venice and Agean Sea is a spectacular. These windmills are not functional today but were used in 16th century for generating power to grind grain. They are in total 16 spread all over the island.
4.) Paradise Beach – Party beach with loud music and beach dancers.
5.) Super Paradise Beach – Beautiful turqoise colored waters beach. Most hippest beach.
6.) Psarou Beach – Psarou Beach is famous for attracting celebrities from all over the world. It has a beautiful sandy beach and clear waters. Water sports facilities such as scuba diving are available at Psarou. The beach is located at 5 km from Mykonos and can be reached by local bus.
7.) Ornus Beach – Ornos beach is situated in front of a small fishing village, 2.5 km south of town and is the closest beach Mykonos city, with fine sand and sun beds and umbrellas for rent. Many water activities can be found here on rent.
8.) Agios Stefanos Beach – Agios Stefanos Beach is sandy beach next to the new harbor, Tourlos, of Mykonos which is located 3.5km from Mykonos town. Many restaurants and hotels are there for staying.
9.) Kalafatis Beach – Kalafatis is known for its water sports and so it is very much an active beach. In the left corner of the beach of Kalafatis one can find a hut with hire facilities from a snorkel to diving. There is also a windsurf centre, where you can rent a board by hour, and a watersports centre for jet ski.
10.) PlatysGialos Beach – Beautiful blue, clean and clear waters with antique style hotel on bay.
There are many other famous beaches like Panormos Beach, Elia Beach, Lia Beach, Kalo Livadi, Paraga, Korfos, Agia Anna, Agrari etc. and famous churches like Delos and Folk Lore Museum.
Scooter ride in Mykonos is very popular to visit different attractions. Also quad bikes and car on rent are available.
Sunset from lighthouse away on the hilltop is very enchanting. Though many people don’t go there but from here you see the whole island. Isolated place so check your car has enough fuel.
We stayed in Ilios Mario hotel with a view of windmills and sea.
Nature on Island while going on roads through different attractions
Apart from Mykonos if you want to do know what others places are in Greece to visit then read my other post on Glorious Greece.
What to do in Athens click here.
Carry loads of sun tan cream to enjoy in sun.
Indulge into blue waters.
Have Evenings full of Party.
Get lost into the maze of streets.
We landed in Mykonos by Super Jet Ferry on Old Port and left Mykonos of Blue Star Cruise on New Port. Ports of Mykonos are also worth visiting.
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Wow, seven beaches in all! That must have been a lot of sun for you. And I didn’t know there ws a Little Venice in Mykonos!
yes lots of sun with tanning on my skin
We haven’t been to Mykonos yet but it looks so beautiful. I just love that white and blue. Just looking at your photos relaxes me!
First of all, beautiful photographs. They really make Mykanos look like heaven on earth. Great tips too with all the places to see and appreciate in this amazing Greek island that is on everyone’s travel list these days. While I haven’t been here, I have traveled in Greece and love the people and the culture that is such an integral part of island life there.
Greece has always been in my bucket list and just God knows when I’ll be able to make it. The beaches look amazing and so peaceful!
So many beaches to choose from. Oh how I love the beach. But once there, the sand always bugs me. But I love a good walk on the beach, wading in the water a little. I also love sunsets. That is spectacular. I love this post and the beautiful pictures included. I had never heard of this place. Thank you for opening my eyes to a new location.
Mykonos is one of those islands I’ve heard so many great things about 🙂 I wish I was there now, instead of dreary London – it’s August 9th and it feels like winter is already here! x
This place looks like paradise, i would love to explore the island on a scooter, thanks for sharing amazing photos 🙂
I absolutely love Greece but I have never been to Mykonos, it sounds like an amazing place to visit though and so much to do! Exploring the island on a scooter sounds like so much fun!
Our next door neighbors are the most wonderful people ever, and the husband suffers from multiple sclerosis. One of the hardest things is that he gets terribly depressed on days that are cloudy and gloomy. So, as they’ve been considering places to live now that they’re retired, the number of sunny days in a town matters (a lot!) I kid you not, name a major city in the U.S. and she can tell you how may days of sun it averages per year. While I’d be sad to lose them to Mykonos, the good news is we’d have an excuse to visit Greece a whole lot more! x
I love Mykonos! It’s so beautiful, the combination of blue and white just makes it so Greek! Greece number 1 country for summer vacations but for history as well. I think I would love to have a view of the sea from one of those buildings at the Venice beach.
I love Greece and Mykonos too. It is one of those places where you are truly able to just sit back and relax. Scooters are the best way to get around.
Visiting place like Mykonos is really refreshing. Especially when we are stressed. Those are the activities that we need to have fun and memorable travel as well.
I didn’t knew Mykonos would be so great!! The waves hitting the balconies furiously of this little Venice had made me to visit this place soon. Moreover, you are a great photographer!!
Thanks for sharing it with us Yukti!!
I’ve always wanted to go to Mykonos! I think the buildings themselves would be beautiful to walk around, snapping away photographs! xxx
I’ve always to visit Greece, there is so much to see it seems like such an eclectic country. I’m going to have to add everything on this list to my wanderlist!
These are all looks an awesome place to visit and I love this lists, I love to go in the little venice and explore that place.
I have been to so many greek islands but not Mykonos! It is somewhere I have always wanted to go, all the pictures are so beautiful! When I eventually get there your article will be very useful!
The Kalafatis beach and those cool looking streets are literally the best! <3 Glad you enjoyed your trip xx
I have been to Mykonos in 2011…ages ago! I stayed only a night there as I was interrailing and we didnt have much time. We actually slept on the beach! Your post makes me want to get back there and explore more!
Oh I would love to do all of these things!! We’ve never been to Mykonos but we did consider it for holidays previously. it looks fab!
Beautiful report. I have never been to Greece. I should probably change that.
Every time I see pictures from Mykonos I get so jealous! I really need to plan a trip out there sometime soon.
Mykonos is such a beautiful destination. This post brings back so many memories from our trip last year. We did almost the places that you mentioned in this post except Kalafatis Beach. Thanks for sharing this post! 🙂
I’m really pleased I saw this. I have been wanting to go to Mykonos for a while. It looks gorgeous there. Kalafatis beach looks great and not crowded either.
I’ve never been to Mykonos, but I’ve always loved the way it looks. It’s on my bucket list, and your pictures make it look absolutely exquisite!
I have actually been to Mykonos 3 times through out my life! My favorite one was when I was 18 and we were just myself and a group of friends to celebrate finishing high school! Such a wonderful place! Loved it and made great memories!
Those images in your blog is all what I look for. I can’t focus on content when there are so many beautiful images all over the posts. That is true! Images are more engaging than text. Apart this, thanks for sharing this list of places to visit in Mykonos.
I would love all of those Greek Beaches. Not just the amazing beach and color of the water, but I love the architecture of the buildings all around the beaches. Really need to visit Mykonos.
Mykonos street reminds me of Santorini, and all the beaches are crazy beautiful!! Wow. I really want to visit here someday.
This is a gorgeous guide; Instagram has so many pics of Mykonos so it’s good to see what it actually has to offer too! The blue and white always reminds me of sailing; I love the hues of the sky, sea and swimming pools! I wonder how it rates as a family friendly destination; I bet the kids would love the beaches. Amazing sunsets too!
Wonderful write up! Your description took me to the Mediterranean seaside. Greece, is on my list, I will be sure to visit all of these places! I am in love with the laid back, Mediterranean mind set!
Your pictures are like something out of a brochure. Picture perfect. The beaches look like paradise. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Mykonos
Gorgeous!! I Love Greece but have never been to Mykonos, those beaches look amazing. Paradise beach really does look like paradise doesn’t it?
Greece is indeed worth visiting! I loved reading about little Venice, a city at the bank of the sea😍 and visiting Mykonos Streets would be so fun! I never knew Greece has something to do with pirates. Thank you!
All the European countries which are having coasts have lots of interesting pirates story and even they have pirates museum too. they celebrate pirates day by all pirates makeup.
in italy we would say that this post is like CACIO SUI MACCHERONI that means that it’s perfect fort his moment because i’m planning a trip to Mykonos.
Wow! This place looks so fantastic. I hope i can visit here someday with my family.
I used to go to Greek islands a lot as a kid but never to Mykonos, looks like a stunning island x
I’ve been to Greece a few times, my favourite trips there were sailing holidays where you sailed from island to Island each day! I’ve never been to Mykonos though and I’d love to. To be honest I really want to go back to Greece soon. It’s such a beautiful place!
It looks like it was such a great holiday. Mykonos just looks so lovely. I love the windmills that they have but I also really love Paradise beach. Just such a unique beach as compared to other ones that I have been to.
Oh my God! this is absolutely a stunning place and I would love to go in a place like this such an amazing view and it makes me want to go there.
I had no idea Greece was filled with so many beautiful beaches! No matter what you’re in the mood for, there’s a beach for you. Everything from jet skiing at Kalafatis Beach to relaxing under an umbrella at Ornus Beach. Fun! x
Oh, this post made me Greece-sick !! I have been to Crete, Halkidiki and Santorini and Greece has a special place in my heart. Love your pictures ♥
When it comes to Greece, I was only aware about Santorini and Crete but after reading your post, I’m adding Mykonos also on my bucket list! You pictures speak for itself how surreal it is!
Mykonos is beautiful in every sense of the world. It’s no wonder why it is famous with tourists. I would probably not want to go home if I went there! Haha
Mykonos is in list to complete before I turn 30. The tips shared by you will surely be handy once I book tickets to mykonos.
Mykonos is a special place, and you’ve proven that well with this post. My particular favourite part has to be the windmills just because so they are so iconic, but “Little Venice” has to be a close second!