Mykonos is an undeniable jet-setter where luxury has found its natural home, dragging you to its irresistible allure, enabling you to live a pulsating nightlife, an idyllic shoreline with the sugary beaches and the cobalt waters, dreamy villas, legendary parties, award-winning restaurants, and a palpable energy that hypnotises.
No wonder the Queen of the Cyclades has been a celeb-magnet for more than 50 years and has even been voted a top summer destination numerous times. Awashed in the iridescent light of the enchanting Aegean Sea, expect to be left spellbound – this WILL be a love that will last forever. So, if you are planning an escape on the cosmopolitan Greek island and have an appetite for adventure and luxury, this guide is for you!
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5 Things you must do in Mykonos
Of the countless ventures opening up in front of you in Mykonos, you can definitely consider the following:
Stroll the artistic capital
The Chora (aka Mykonos Town) enchants with its magnificent Cycladic architecture, featuring whitewashed captains’ homes, wells, and chalky 17th-century churches with the sparkling Aegean in the backdrop. Feel free to get lost in its maze-like cobbled streets, feed the famed pelicans at Gialos region, admire the 1800s Town Hall, reach Panagia Paraportiani church (a complex of five chapels built one on top of the other), and visit the impressive Mavrou School, the imposing Gyzi Castle, the Ftelia Neolithic settlement, and more.
Besides the ancient heritage of the island, though, let’s not forget that Mykonos Town is the beating heart of the island. This means that it also hosts a designer shopping scene (head to Matoyianni street) and, of course, the majority of bars, clubs, gay-friendly venues, fine dining restaurants, and traditional tavernas.
Wander around Little Venice
This is one of the most romantic and photographed places on Mykonos, whose colourful multi-tier 18th-century Venetian-style houses line the waterfront, offering heart-stopping seascapes and sunset views from their balconies. With their very foundations in the sea, the former captains’ homes have been converted into cafes, restaurants, clubs, and bars, adorning the Mykonos night scene with soul-filling moments. And, not far off are the iconic sea-facing Windmills which light up the place after sunset, providing awe-inspiring vistas of the Mediterranean Sea and the scenic coastline.
Spend the day (or evening) at the spellbinding Mykonos beaches
Expect a breath-taking shoreline featuring sugary beaches, crystalline waters, and a wealth of water sports facilities and beach pampering services. From the cosmopolitan Super Paradise, Paraga, Psarou, and Kalafatis beach to the more secluded and picturesque bays like Ornos and Agios Sostis beach, Mykonos will have you spoiled for choice, when it comes to your seaside ventures. Either accessible by taxi boat, car, or on foot, the Mykonos beaches offer a wealth of VIP experiences, fun adventures above or below water, and lots of after-sunset activities featuring lively beach parties, signature cocktails, an abundance of champagne to shower with, and private endeavours.
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Take a private tour
Be it a boat trip to nearby Delos Island (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you can walk among ancient temples dedicated to Apollo, sacred fountains, sanctuaries, and other historical and archaeological ruins, a walking tour to watch a magical sunset from 1800s Armenistis Lighthouse, or a food and wine tour, you’ll certainly be amazed. Treat your palate with delicious local tastes, fresh seafood, and refined dishes paired with award-winning wines, or soak up the exciting sights and adventures Mykonos has in store for you to skyrocket your summer experience. You could even have a private party onboard a luxury yacht as you sail the Aegean Sea!
Grand yourself with 5-star luxury
Ultimate pampering and Mykonos go hand-in-hand, so dare to claim your share of luxury in any way imaginable. From elegant accommodation and stylish suites with jacuzzis and private pools that blend with the azure horizon to five-star service, gourmet gastronomy prepared by renowned chefs and served on your dreamy balcony, a private pier or a yacht, and world-class design, nothing is out of reach.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, it doesn’t even matter if you start your Mykonos explorations with the ideas we have already suggested. You see, the Island of the Winds has its very special way to allure its guests, one way or another. What WILL happen for sure, though, is that you’ll fall hopelessly in love with this stunning Greek island and its breath-taking open-mindedness, natural landscapes, seascapes, sunset views, and hospitality standards. Simply let go of any aspirations as they are about to be surpassed here by far!