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Mykonos travel guide

Beach clubs, windmills and late nights

Little Venice and the windmills. Photo: Pitichinaccio, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3h 30mflight from London
JMKnearest main airport
25° in Augwarmest month
13° in Jancoolest month

Mykonos is the Cyclades' party island, famous for its beach clubs, glamorous crowd and nightlife. Its main town, Chora, is a maze of white lanes with bars and boutiques.

It's also beautiful, with windmills, Little Venice's waterfront and the ancient island of Delos a short boat ride away. Prices are some of the highest in Greece.

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What Mykonos is known for

  • Beach clubs

    DJ sets and parties on the south coast beaches.

  • Windmills

    The row of white windmills above Chora.

  • LGBT+ scene

    One of Europe's most welcoming islands.

  • Delos

    A sacred ancient island nearby.

Top things to do in Mykonos

  1. 1

    Little Venice

    Waterfront bars with sunset views over the windmills.

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  2. 2

    Delos

    Boat trips to the birthplace of Apollo, a huge ancient site.

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  3. 3

    Paradise and Super Paradise

    The famous party beaches.

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  4. 4

    Chora

    Get lost in the white lanes of the main town.

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Where to stay in Mykonos

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Best time to visit Mykonos

Best value: May, Sep. June and September: party season in full swing, with fewer crowds than July and August.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h 30m from London to JMK, and flights from most UK airports.

Buses and water taxis link town and the main beaches. Taxis are few, so book ahead in summer.

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Good to know

  • Book beach club sunbeds in advance in high season.
  • Cash machines run out on busy weekends: carry some cash.
  • Check whether your hotel has a transfer, as taxis are scarce.
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Mykonos FAQ

Is Mykonos only for partying?

No. Quieter beaches and Delos make it good for a relaxed trip too.

How long should I stay?

Three or four days, perhaps combined with Naxos or Paros.

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