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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.

Sunset at Paraportiani Mykonos is famed as a cosmopolitan destination amongst the Greek islands and widely recognised as one of the great travel meccas. It is one of the most visited islands in the Aegean. This means that visitors should be prepared for loud dance clubs, English breakfasts and overpriced merchandise. Mykonos, along with Santorini, is more expensive than other Greek islands.

Mykonos tends to be extremely crowded with visitors in July and August. The best time to visit Mykonos is mid-May through June (early season, when accommodations are much cheaper and it's not too hot), or September through mid-October (post season).

Mykonos is a gay-friendly island, featuring a vibrant gay nightlife, ranking among the most popular holiday destinations in Europe among gay travellers. While there are many other destinations around the Mediterranean that see sizeable gay tourist traffic, Mykonos managed to remain refined and romantic rather than rowdy.

If you're gay, get yourself an up-to-date map with all the gay venues. The most popular beaches with gay visitors are Super Paradise and Elia. These are not strictly gay, but they have parts where gay men and women congregate. The only gay beach deserving of the title is the small beach between Elia and Agrari.

Little Venice in Mykonos Town Mykonos' main communities are Chora, the island's port town and capital, and Ano Mera.

Mykonos Town (Chora) is a stunningly picturesque Cycladic town with a maze of tiny, whitewashed streets, houses and churches, gathered around its harbour in the middle of a wide bay. It is one of the most cosmopolitan and crowded towns of the Aegean.

Although the streets are lined with little shops, boutiques, art galleries, cafes, stylish bars and restaurants, Mykonos Town has not completely lost its identity. Despite the island’s rapid growth and development, its traditional Cycladic architectural style and character has remained firmly intact, thanks to the island’s strict building regulations.

Ano Mera is a small village on the middle of the island, and the only inland settlement on the whole of Mykonos, about 7 km east of Mykonos Town. Ano Mera is based around a large central square, which is lined on three sides by a series of Greek tavernas. The monastery of Panagia Tourliani, founded in 1542, is Ano Mera's most significant highlight.

Other small communities include:

Agios Ioannis is a small settlement with two taverns, one restaurant and one tiny store. Agios Ioannis is famous as the location for the movie "Shirley Valentine".
Agios Stefanos with many hotels, good restaurants, taverns and cafes.
Platys Gialos is a popular tourist resort where small fishing boats transport tourists to the southern beaches of Mykonos.
Ornos with several choices for staying, food and drink, and a well organized food market with a butcher's shop, bakery, supermarket and a pharmacy.
Tourlos is where most of the cruise ships dock, private yachts and fishing boats use the marina and the port receives some of the ferries coming from the mainland or other islands.

Mykonos Town (Chora) is a stunningly picturesque Cycladic town with a maze of tiny, whitewashed streets, houses and churches, gathered around its harbour in the middle of a wide bay. It is one of the most cosmopolitan and crowded towns of the Aegean.

Ano Mera is a small village on the middle of the island, and the only inland settlement on the whole of Mykonos, about 7 km east of Mykonos Town. Ano Mera is based around a large central square, which is lined on three sides by a series of Greek tavernas. The monastery of Panagia Tourliani, founded in 1542, is Ano Mera's most significant highlight.

Agios Ioannis is a small settlement with two taverns, one restaurant and one tiny store. Agios Ioannis is famous as the location for the movie "Shirley Valentine".

Agios Stefanos with many hotels, good restaurants, taverns and cafes.

Platys Gialos is a popular tourist resort where small fishing boats transport tourists to the southern beaches of Mykonos.

Ornos with several choices for staying, food and drink, and a well organized food market with a butcher's shop, bakery, supermarket and a pharmacy.

Tourlos is where most of the cruise ships dock, private yachts and fishing boats use the marina and the port receives some of the ferries coming from the mainland or other islands.

The climate of Mykonos is characterised by hot, dry summers and mild winters. Like in most of the Aegean islands it hardly ever rains during summer but rain showers can be expected between October and April.

Temperatures in July and August range from 30°C (86°F) during the day to 22°C (72°F) at night. The Cyclades are famous for the constant wind (called meltemi) in July and August that mitigates the heat a bit.

Mid-May through mid-October is usually warm and sunny enough to enjoy the beaches.

Greek is the official language of Greece, and therefore it's spoken by all the permanent inhabitants of the island and most of its visitors, but the foreign visitor will have no problem at all communicating in foreign languages, mainly in English.

Windmills in Mykonos Town

The Windmills, Mykonos Town (western 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. The area of the windmills has a splendid view on Little Venice and is the most popular place in Mykonos to watch the sunset.
Little Venice, Mykonos Town (most 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. Little Venice is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the whole of Mykonos and offers a fantastic sunset. A favourite activity is drinking a cocktail in one of the many bars and cafes while watching the sunset on the seashore. You will reach Little Venice walking from the windmills down the stairs. It is only a five minute walk from Fabrika bus station and there is a sign for it on the other side of the square.
Panagia Paraportiani, Mykonos Town (most western part of town. Of all the churches on Mykonos, the most impressive is Panagia Paraportianí, a true Byzantine jewel. This whitewashed church, which building dates back to 1425 and was not completed until the 17th century, is the most popular and most photographed of the 400 churches on the whole island of Mykonos. It is made up of four chapels at ground level with another one above. Only one of the chapels on the ground floor is open to visitors, from early morning until sunset. The church is located in the Kastro district, the oldest section of Mykonos Town.
Petros the Pelican, the island's mascot, can sometimes be found at the waterfront or even up in town. Originally the pelican was found wounded off the coast of Paranga shore after a storm back in the 1950s by a local fisherman. The pelican was nursed to health and remained on the island supported by locals. It soon adopted the name “Petros”. To great disappointment by locals and tourists alike, Petros was hit by a car on 2 December 1985 and failed to recover. After Petros died in 1986 he was so popular that a new pelican was introduced as a successor. Now there are three pelicans inhabiting the island. This means that the Petros you meet, can be a Petra. Well, this is Mykonos.

All museums are open from April to October, except the Archaeological Museum which is open year round. Most people keep the museums for a rainy day, but the Archaeological Museum is worth a visit.

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, Mykonos Town (near the northern bus station, +30 22890 22325. Open daily from 8:30AM to 3PM, except Mondays. The exhibition of the museum includes a large number of vases, ranging from the prehistoric to the late Hellenistic period (25th-1st century B.C.), grave statues, stelae and funerary urns from the nearby island of Rheneia (Delos' necropolis). There are very few finds from Mykonos. Admission € 2.
Folklore Museum, Mykonos Town (a few meters from Paraportiani, +30 22890 22591. Open daily from 4:30PM to 8:30PM, except Sundays. 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. Admission € 2.
Lena's House Museum, Tria Pigadia, Mykonos Town (centre of town, next to the Maritime Museum, +30 22890 2239. Open daily from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, except Sundays. Lena's House Museum, a branch of the Folklore Museum, is an authentic 19th-century middle class Mykonian house, completely restored with furnishings.
Aegean Maritime Museum, Tria Pigadia, Mykonos Town (centre of town, next to Lena´s House, +30 22890 22700. Open daily, from 10:30AM to 1PM and from 6:30PM to 9PM. A collection of nautical instruments and ancient vessels.
Agricultural Museum, Apono Mili, Mykonos Town (near the windmills, +30 22890 22390. Open daily from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, except Sundays. A collection of traditional agricultural tools.
The Boni Mill, Mykonos Town (on the upper east section of town, +30 22890 26246. Open daily from June to September, from 4PM to 8PM. A 16th century windmill, overlooking the town. The mill has been maintained and is fully functional featuring its customary wood-burning stone oven.

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, Mykonos Town (near the northern bus station, +30 22890 22325. Open daily from 8:30AM to 3PM, except Mondays. The exhibition of the museum includes a large number of vases, ranging from the prehistoric to the late Hellenistic period (25th-1st century B.C.), grave statues, stelae and funerary urns from the nearby island of Rheneia (Delos' necropolis). There are very few finds from Mykonos. Admission € 2.

Folklore Museum, Mykonos Town (a few meters from Paraportiani, +30 22890 22591. Open daily from 4:30PM to 8:30PM, except Sundays. 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. Admission € 2.

Lena's House Museum, Tria Pigadia, Mykonos Town (centre of town, next to the Maritime Museum, +30 22890 2239. Open daily from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, except Sundays. Lena's House Museum, a branch of the Folklore Museum, is an authentic 19th-century middle class Mykonian house, completely restored with furnishings.

Aegean Maritime Museum, Tria Pigadia, Mykonos Town (centre of town, next to Lena´s House, +30 22890 22700. Open daily, from 10:30AM to 1PM and from 6:30PM to 9PM. A collection of nautical instruments and ancient vessels.

Agricultural Museum, Apono Mili, Mykonos Town (near the windmills, +30 22890 22390. Open daily from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, except Sundays. A collection of traditional agricultural tools.

The Boni Mill, Mykonos Town (on the upper east section of town, +30 22890 26246. Open daily from June to September, from 4PM to 8PM. A 16th century windmill, overlooking the town. The mill has been maintained and is fully functional featuring its customary wood-burning stone oven.

The Windmills, Mykonos Town (western 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. The area of the windmills has a splendid view on Little Venice and is the most popular place in Mykonos to watch the sunset.

Little Venice, Mykonos Town (most 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. Little Venice is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the whole of Mykonos and offers a fantastic sunset. A favourite activity is drinking a cocktail in one of the many bars and cafes while watching the sunset on the seashore. You will reach Little Venice walking from the windmills down the stairs. It is only a five minute walk from Fabrika bus station and there is a sign for it on the other side of the square.

Panagia Paraportiani, Mykonos Town (most western part of town. Of all the churches on Mykonos, the most impressive is Panagia Paraportianí, a true Byzantine jewel. This whitewashed church, which building dates back to 1425 and was not completed until the 17th century, is the most popular and most photographed of the 400 churches on the whole island of Mykonos. It is made up of four chapels at ground level with another one above. Only one of the chapels on the ground floor is open to visitors, from early morning until sunset. The church is located in the Kastro district, the oldest section of Mykonos Town.

Petros the Pelican, the island's mascot, can sometimes be found at the waterfront or even up in town. Originally the pelican was found wounded off the coast of Paranga shore after a storm back in the 1950s by a local fisherman. The pelican was nursed to health and remained on the island supported by locals. It soon adopted the name “Petros”. To great disappointment by locals and tourists alike, Petros was hit by a car on 2 December 1985 and failed to recover. After Petros died in 1986 he was so popular that a new pelican was introduced as a successor. Now there are three pelicans inhabiting the island. This means that the Petros you meet, can be a Petra. Well, this is Mykonos.

Most of the beaches have tavernas and restaurants and are well equipped with deck chairs and parasols. Most common price is € 12 for a set of two deck chairs and an umbrella. The best beaches are on the south side of the island and sheltered from the prevailing northern wind. On the more popular beaches, it is not uncommon for people to walk down the beach selling probably illegal goods such as DVDs, fake bags, clothes, jewellery and watches. They come right up to you and it can be somewhat annoying but they are easily pushed away with a simple 'No, thank you'. Also, many beaches, even the more family-orientated, are often populated with the 'European' style of sunbathing - i.e. topless.

Psarou. This upmarket beach is popular amongst Greeks. Lots of hotels, apartments and restaurants. Psarou is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town. Get off the bus one stop before the last stop, Platys Gialos.
Platys Gialos. Busy family and tourist beach. Lots of hotels, apartments, restaurants and beach bars, lining the long sandy beach. Jet ski rentals are available. Bus service from Mykonos Town is very frequent and takes about 15 minutes. Platys Gialos is the starting point for regular boat services to the other southern Mykonos beaches.
Paranga. Sandy beach. There are some rocks in water, but many places where you can enter over sand. There is a camping, some hotels and some nice beach bars and restaurants. Also popular with gays. Nudity is quite common, especially on the right end (facing the sea). At about 5PM the beach gets really noisy with several beach bars. On the right side Paranga also has a large, more quiet stretch of sandy beach without deck chairs and parasols and without restaurants and bars.
Paranga is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town or with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos (first stop). It is also an easy walk from Platys Gialos (15 minutes) or Paradise (10 minutes).
On your way walking from Platys Galios you will pass by the beach of Aghia Anna, an enchanting little cove nearby Paranga Beach with only a handful of rental umbrellas and lounge chairs. At this golden sand beach there are two lovely restaurants nearby, a more modern Greek restaurant (Santanna) and a traditional-style Greek tavern (Nikolas).
Paradise. Probably the most popular beaches known for its parties. At about 4PM the music will get really loud. Paradise is easily reached by bus from Mykonos Town or with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos (second stop).
Super Paradise. Restaurants, beach bars and some hotels. The right side of the beach is mostly nude and gay. At about 4PM the music wil get really loud and there will be music from both the left side (Super Paradise Beach Bar Club) and the right side (Coco Club); for some time to leave, for others time to party. There is no bus service to Super Paradise, but it is easily accessible with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos (third stop). You can also take the bus to Paradise from Mykonos Town and then continue walking for 20 minutes over the hill to Superparadise. From June to September there is a boat from the harbour in Mykonos Town to Super Paradise, leaving in the morning and returning around 4:30PM in the afternoon. With your own transport it is a difficult winding road from Mykonos Town.
Agrari. Agrari Beach is less popular than its neighbour Elia and much calmer. Well organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, with many watersports. If there are enough passengers, the boats from Platys Gialos will make a stop at Agrari. Otherwise, it is an easy 5-minute walk over the rocks from Elia Beach. With you own transport it is a quite difficult road from Mykonos Town.
Elia. Elia is one of the larger beaches on Mykonos. It is a well organized beach with sunbeds and umbrellas, and various water sports (ski and jet-ski). Three restaurants and taverns. Also popular with gays, especially the small rocky beach between Elia and Agari. Nudity is permitted but not as common as at Paradise, Super Paradise and Paranga. Nudity is concentrated at the right and nicest part of the beach (towards Agrari). Elia is most easily reached by a direct local bus from Mykonos Town’s northern bus terminal, but also with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos beach (fourth and last stop). Last boat back is at 6PM, but after that time two buses are still running (leaving at 6:30PM and 7:30PM).

Psarou. This upmarket beach is popular amongst Greeks. Lots of hotels, apartments and restaurants. Psarou is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town. Get off the bus one stop before the last stop, Platys Gialos.

Platys Gialos. Busy family and tourist beach. Lots of hotels, apartments, restaurants and beach bars, lining the long sandy beach. Jet ski rentals are available. Bus service from Mykonos Town is very frequent and takes about 15 minutes. Platys Gialos is the starting point for regular boat services to the other southern Mykonos beaches.

Paranga. Sandy beach. There are some rocks in water, but many places where you can enter over sand. There is a camping, some hotels and some nice beach bars and restaurants. Also popular with gays. Nudity is quite common, especially on the right end (facing the sea). At about 5PM the beach gets really noisy with several beach bars. On the right side Paranga also has a large, more quiet stretch of sandy beach without deck chairs and parasols and without restaurants and bars.
Paranga is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town or with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos (first stop). It is also an easy walk from Platys Gialos (15 minutes) or Paradise (10 minutes).
On your way walking from Platys Galios you will pass by the beach of Aghia Anna, an enchanting little cove nearby Paranga Beach with only a handful of rental umbrellas and lounge chairs. At this golden sand beach there are two lovely restaurants nearby, a more modern Greek restaurant (Santanna) and a traditional-style Greek tavern (Nikolas).

Paradise. Probably the most popular beaches known for its parties. At about 4PM the music will get really loud. Paradise is easily reached by bus from Mykonos Town or with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos (second stop).

Super Paradise. Restaurants, beach bars and some hotels. The right side of the beach is mostly nude and gay. At about 4PM the music wil get really loud and there will be music from both the left side (Super Paradise Beach Bar Club) and the right side (Coco Club); for some time to leave, for others time to party. There is no bus service to Super Paradise, but it is easily accessible with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos (third stop). You can also take the bus to Paradise from Mykonos Town and then continue walking for 20 minutes over the hill to Superparadise. From June to September there is a boat from the harbour in Mykonos Town to Super Paradise, leaving in the morning and returning around 4:30PM in the afternoon. With your own transport it is a difficult winding road from Mykonos Town.

Agrari. Agrari Beach is less popular than its neighbour Elia and much calmer. Well organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, with many watersports. If there are enough passengers, the boats from Platys Gialos will make a stop at Agrari. Otherwise, it is an easy 5-minute walk over the rocks from Elia Beach. With you own transport it is a quite difficult road from Mykonos Town.

Elia. Elia is one of the larger beaches on Mykonos. It is a well organized beach with sunbeds and umbrellas, and various water sports (ski and jet-ski). Three restaurants and taverns. Also popular with gays, especially the small rocky beach between Elia and Agari. Nudity is permitted but not as common as at Paradise, Super Paradise and Paranga. Nudity is concentrated at the right and nicest part of the beach (towards Agrari). Elia is most easily reached by a direct local bus from Mykonos Town’s northern bus terminal, but also with a regular boat service from Platys Gialos beach (fourth and last stop). Last boat back is at 6PM, but after that time two buses are still running (leaving at 6:30PM and 7:30PM).

Kalo Livadi. A quiet, long stretch of sandy beach. It offers some taverns with good food, and a few small hotels and villas. Best reached with your own transport, but you can get there by bus. Take the bus to Elia and get off the bus at the top of the hill where it turns to go to Elia Beach and walk for about ten minutes downhill to your left.
Kalafati. A very large, beautiful and less developed beach and a favourite with windsurfers due to the offshore breeze. A variety of water sports are available here, including jet ski, water ski, wakeboard and tube rides. Kalafati can be reached by bus from Mykonos Town, but this bus only runs a few times a day. Immediately next to Kalafatis are the sandy beaches of Draoumia and Tafarnis.
Lia. An uncrowded, sandy beach. Deck chairs and umbrellas are available to rent. Some tiny houses of fishermen from a little settlement, with two taverns and a beach bar. To get there you need your own transport or you can walk from Kalafati.

Kalo Livadi. A quiet, long stretch of sandy beach. It offers some taverns with good food, and a few small hotels and villas. Best reached with your own transport, but you can get there by bus. Take the bus to Elia and get off the bus at the top of the hill where it turns to go to Elia Beach and walk for about ten minutes downhill to your left.

Kalafati. A very large, beautiful and less developed beach and a favourite with windsurfers due to the offshore breeze. A variety of water sports are available here, including jet ski, water ski, wakeboard and tube rides. Kalafati can be reached by bus from Mykonos Town, but this bus only runs a few times a day. Immediately next to Kalafatis are the sandy beaches of Draoumia and Tafarnis.

Lia. An uncrowded, sandy beach. Deck chairs and umbrellas are available to rent. Some tiny houses of fishermen from a little settlement, with two taverns and a beach bar. To get there you need your own transport or you can walk from Kalafati.

Fokos. A small beach with coarse sand, not known by many people. This beach has no facilities like sunbeds and umbrellas, but it offers a very good tavern. To get to Fokos you need your own transport. Follow the signs for Fokos from Ano Mera.
Ftelia. This beach faces the north and thus it is affected by the strong summer northern winds, which make it ideal for wind surfing, but not for swimming or sunbathing. Ftelia is an isolated, very tranquil place and even during July and August not very crowded, because it is often quite windy and dusty. To get there you need your own transport. From Ano Mera follow a weaving road down to the beach.
Panormos. On the north side of the island and facing east onto Panormos Bay is the long and beautiful Panormos Beach. Two restaurants, one hotel and a trendy beach club serve this otherwise remote area. Panormos Beach is nudist beach mostly in the right side. To get to Panormos you need your own transport.
Agios Sostis. This beach faces the east of Panormos Bay. Agios Sostis is one of the more remote beaches on the island, without rental lounge chairs and umbrellas. Void of accommodation and crowds this beautiful beach offers not only peace and quiet, but also a very good small restaurant. Nude bathing tolerant. To get there you need your own transport. Take the road beyond Panormos beach.

Fokos. A small beach with coarse sand, not known by many people. This beach has no facilities like sunbeds and umbrellas, but it offers a very good tavern. To get to Fokos you need your own transport. Follow the signs for Fokos from Ano Mera.

Ftelia. This beach faces the north and thus it is affected by the strong summer northern winds, which make it ideal for wind surfing, but not for swimming or sunbathing. Ftelia is an isolated, very tranquil place and even during July and August not very crowded, because it is often quite windy and dusty. To get there you need your own transport. From Ano Mera follow a weaving road down to the beach.

Panormos. On the north side of the island and facing east onto Panormos Bay is the long and beautiful Panormos Beach. Two restaurants, one hotel and a trendy beach club serve this otherwise remote area. Panormos Beach is nudist beach mostly in the right side. To get to Panormos you need your own transport.

Agios Sostis. This beach faces the east of Panormos Bay. Agios Sostis is one of the more remote beaches on the island, without rental lounge chairs and umbrellas. Void of accommodation and crowds this beautiful beach offers not only peace and quiet, but also a very good small restaurant. Nude bathing tolerant. To get there you need your own transport. Take the road beyond Panormos beach.

Agios Stefanos. A well developed, sandy beach next to the new harbor. Agios Stefanos is very popular and gets very crowded during summer time. This beach is about the length of a soccer pitch. Agios Stefanos is reachable by bus from Mykonos town.
Tourlos. A small beach near the new port of Mykonos. The actual beach of Tourlos is not used much anymore since the construction of the new port and marina, but is still a busy area.
Mykonos town beach. There's a small beach at the harbour front (Aghia Anna, one of several by that name on the island). Unless you are waiting for a boat leaving from the old port, there is no reason staying there. Much better beaches are within easy reach.
Megali Ammos. The nearest beach to Mykonos Town, just a 10-minute walk from Mykonos Town along the coast into the direction of Ornos (or hop on the bus to Ornos). The beach is next to the central road. There is a huge slab in the sea which makes it a little difficult to swim. The beach has no umbrellas and sunbeds due to the strong northerly winds. There are a few hotels and apartments and a wonderful tavern, Joanna's Niko's Place.
Ornos. Busy family and tourist beach. It gathers many for its sunbeds and umbrellas, and bars and restaurants. The sandy beach slopes gently into the sea. There are schools for sea-skiing and surfing.
Ornos is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town (or walk along the coast road for about 30 minutes).
2km north of Ornos is the beach of Korfos, suitable for wind surfing, but not for swimming or sunbathing.
Agios Ioannis. Agios Ioannis is a small beach with snorkeling opportunities. The beach never gets over crowded and deck chairs are available to rent. Great tavern and cocktail bar very close. The beach offers a beautiful view towards the nearby islands of Delos and Rheneia. Agios Ioannis is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town.
Next to Agios Ioannis is the small beach of Kapari, with a small nude section. This hidden beach is located north of Agios Ioannis, behind Agios Ioannis chapel, and then a steep walk downhill.

Agios Stefanos. A well developed, sandy beach next to the new harbor. Agios Stefanos is very popular and gets very crowded during summer time. This beach is about the length of a soccer pitch. Agios Stefanos is reachable by bus from Mykonos town.

Tourlos. A small beach near the new port of Mykonos. The actual beach of Tourlos is not used much anymore since the construction of the new port and marina, but is still a busy area.

Mykonos town beach. There's a small beach at the harbour front (Aghia Anna, one of several by that name on the island). Unless you are waiting for a boat leaving from the old port, there is no reason staying there. Much better beaches are within easy reach.

Megali Ammos. The nearest beach to Mykonos Town, just a 10-minute walk from Mykonos Town along the coast into the direction of Ornos (or hop on the bus to Ornos). The beach is next to the central road. There is a huge slab in the sea which makes it a little difficult to swim. The beach has no umbrellas and sunbeds due to the strong northerly winds. There are a few hotels and apartments and a wonderful tavern, Joanna's Niko's Place.

Ornos. Busy family and tourist beach. It gathers many for its sunbeds and umbrellas, and bars and restaurants. The sandy beach slopes gently into the sea. There are schools for sea-skiing and surfing.
Ornos is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town (or walk along the coast road for about 30 minutes).
2km north of Ornos is the beach of Korfos, suitable for wind surfing, but not for swimming or sunbathing.

Agios Ioannis. Agios Ioannis is a small beach with snorkeling opportunities. The beach never gets over crowded and deck chairs are available to rent. Great tavern and cocktail bar very close. The beach offers a beautiful view towards the nearby islands of Delos and Rheneia. Agios Ioannis is easily accessible by bus from Mykonos Town.
Next to Agios Ioannis is the small beach of Kapari, with a small nude section. This hidden beach is located north of Agios Ioannis, behind Agios Ioannis chapel, and then a steep walk downhill.

Preserved marble theatre in Delos

Delos, a small uninhabited island close to Mykonos, is a UNESCO world heritage area known for its important archaeological sites. There are daily excursions from Mykonos Town except Monday, when the archaeological site is closed. Boats leave at 9AM, 10AM and 11AM from the pier at the west side of the harbour, right behind the little church of Agios Nikolaos. The boat trip takes about 30 minutes. Boats return at 12:15PM, 1:30PM and 3PM. Boat trips to Delos are also organized from Platys Gialos and Paranga Beach. The excavations are open from 8:30AM to 3PM, so have an early start if you really want to see it all. The cost is € 17 for the boat trip plus € 5 for entrance (though free for students and € 3 for those over 65). A guided tour, departing at 10AM from the pier in Mykonos, will cost € 40 (including boat trip and entrance fee). Delos is a must for all visitors.
From Platys Gialos you can take a cruise on a GlassBottom Discover Boat, a boat with a glass floor at the bottom through which you can view underwater life. There are beach-to-beach cruises (€ 35), sunset cruises (€ 25) and cruises to Delos and Rhenia (€ 35).
Check the ferry schedules well, but it is possible to make daytrips to the islands of Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos.

[[Delos]], a small uninhabited island close to Mykonos, is a UNESCO world heritage area known for its important archaeological sites. There are daily excursions from Mykonos Town except Monday, when the archaeological site is closed. Boats leave at 9AM, 10AM and 11AM from the pier at the west side of the harbour, right behind the little church of Agios Nikolaos. The boat trip takes about 30 minutes. Boats return at 12:15PM, 1:30PM and 3PM. Boat trips to Delos are also organized from Platys Gialos and Paranga Beach. The excavations are open from 8:30AM to 3PM, so have an early start if you really want to see it all. The cost is € 17 for the boat trip plus € 5 for entrance (though free for students and € 3 for those over 65). A guided tour, departing at 10AM from the pier in Mykonos, will cost € 40 (including boat trip and entrance fee). Delos is a must for all visitors.

You can go shopping or window shopping in the fabulous little boutiques which carry exclusive name brands, among them outstanding Greek jewelers, souvenirs as well as works of art. Bring money and credit cards. Most shops are open seven days a week, but will be closed from 2PM to 5PM. Many tourist shops will remain open late into the evening. In case you are looking for department stores, as some cruise tourists do, there aren't any.

Mykonos is home to a large artists' colony, so there are a number of fine galleries offering original works.

Of course, you will also find the shops you need to fill all your basic needs and comforts. There are mini-markets, green grocers, butchers, kiosks, bakeries, liquor stores, a few small supermarkets (and bigger supermarkets out of town), many pharmacies, a dry goods shop, bookstores, photo and electronics shops.

ATM's are available throughout town. There's a concentration of ATM's near the southern bus station.

In Mykonos Town you will find most of the restaurants and eateries. All over town there are various gyros and souvlaki shops and creperies where you can eat quite well for just a few euros. Mykonos offers dining options catering to a range of tastes and budgets. You can have good Greek food at reasonable prices, but it also easy to spend a fortune. Almost all restaurants (and many bars) post their prices on menus at the entrance, so as you walk around you can take a look to see which places offer appealing food in your budget range. Restaurants facing the harbour or the sea (especially in Little Venice) tend to have significantly higher prices, because you are also paying for the location and the view. Restaurants in the streets deeper in the heart of town tend to be more reasonably priced.

Antonini's Taverna, Manto Square, Mykonos Town ('taxi square', +30 22890 22319. Antonini's is one of the oldest of Mykonos' restaurants. This popular, small restaurant serves simple and tasty Greek food at very reasonable prices.
Appaloosa Bar & Restaurant, 11 Mavrogenous, Plateia Goumenio, Mykonos Town (centre of town, +30 22890 27086. Mexican-european food, relaxed atmosphere and also a great place for cocktails.
Aqua Taverna, Little Venice, Mykonos Town (next to Caprice, +30 22890 26083. A little Italian restaurant serving Mediterranean-style food.
Avra Restaurant, 27 Kalogera Street, Mykonos Town, +30 22890 22298. Open from 7PM to 1AM. Excellent Greek food, not exactly cheap, but well worth the price. You can sit inside, at the small terrace overlooking the street or in the garden.
Bakalo, 84 Lakka, Mykonos Town (150m down from the southern bus station, +30 22890 78121. Moderately priced Greek eatery.
Caesar, Plateia Goumenio, Mykonos Town (centre of town, +30 22890 23104. Small restaurant. Reasonable prices.
Catari, Aghia Anna, Mykonos Town (near the old port, +30 22890 78571. Tradional Italian pizzeria.
Eva's Garden, Plateia Goumenio, Mykonos Town (centre of town, +30 22890 22160. Open from 6PM to 1AM. Home cooked Greek and international dishes in a beautiful garden and roof setting. Dining room inside for windy nights. Excellent service and good atmosphere.
Joanna's Niko's Place, Megali Ammos (right on the beach, a 10-minute walk from Mykonos Town along the coast into the direction of Ornos, +30 22890 24251. A fabulous taverna with tasty Greek food at very reasonable prices. A marvellous place to sit in the evening and watch the sunset. Reservation recommended.
Gola Restaurant, Periferiakos, Drafaki, Mykonos Town (ring road, +30 22890 23010. Open from 7:30PM. One of the best restaurants in Mykonos, on the outskirts of Mykonos Town. Gourmet restaurant with modern deco and great views of the town and the sea. Superb Italian food. High prices (cheapest dish € 20), but worth it for a special occasion or to indulge yourself. 25% discount during first service 7:30PM-9:30PM.
Katrine’s, Ayios Gerasimos, Mykonos Town (corner of Gerasimos & Nikou, off Matogianni Street, +30 22890 22169. Open from 6PM to 2AM. One of the most famous and oldest restaurants on the island, with classic French and Greek cuisine and excellent service. Stylish and expensive. The average price for a meat or fish entree is € 100, and small starter plates start from € 20.
Kounelas Fish Tavern, Svoronou, Mykonos Town (near the harbour, next to Porta Bar, +30 22890 28220. Open from 8PM. 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 of the day. Often full.
Lotus, 47 Matogianni, Mykonos Town (halfway along main street, +30 22890 22881. Small, romantic spot, seating under a canopy of vines. Good food and full bar. It may be a little pricey, but it's worth it.
To Ma'ereio, 16 Kalogera Street, Mykonos Town (behind the Alpha Bank on Matogianni Street (main street), +30 22890 28825. Open from 7PM. A small reasonably-priced tavern serving excellent traditional Greek dishes and Mykonian specialties. Almost always full.
Marco Polo, Lakka Square, Mykonos Town, +30 22890 22126. Greek tavern.
Niko's Taverna, Ag. Ioanninou, Agias Monis Square, Mykonos Town (one block off the harbour towards Little Venice, near Paraportiani, +30 22890 24320. Open from noon to 1AM. A very popular restaurant which is always packed. An extensive menu of good, authentic Greek food at very reasonable prices.

The town square offers several traditional restaurants.

Vangelis Taverna, Ano Mera (main square, +30 22890 71577. Excellent bistro and though not cheap value for money.

Vangelis Taverna, Ano Mera (main square, +30 22890 71577. Excellent bistro and though not cheap value for money.

Aneplora, Kalafati, +30 22890 72470. The fish restaurant, taverna, ouzeri and bar Aneplora is one of the best places in the south east side of Mykonos at Kalafatis beach with a view over the beach of Aghia Anna. A huge variety of traditional Greek food.

Aneplora, Kalafati, +30 22890 72470. The fish restaurant, taverna, ouzeri and bar Aneplora is one of the best places in the south east side of Mykonos at Kalafatis beach with a view over the beach of Aghia Anna. A huge variety of traditional Greek food.

Konstantis Taverna, Ornos (at the beach, +30 22890 22837. An elegant beach restaurant serving fresh fish.

Konstantis Taverna, Ornos (at the beach, +30 22890 22837. An elegant beach restaurant serving fresh fish.

Atlantida, Platys Gialos (from the bus station the third restaurant on the beach, +30 22890 26618. Excellent restaurant belonging to the Hotel Acrogiali. Great variety of Greek and Italian dishes, all served on a seaside terrace, at reasonable prices.
Avli tou Thodori, Platys Gialos (from the bus station the second restaurant on the beach, +30 22890 78100. Excellent restaurant. Great variety of international and Greek dishes, all served on a seaside terrace.

Atlantida, Platys Gialos (from the bus station the third restaurant on the beach, +30 22890 26618. Excellent restaurant belonging to the Hotel Acrogiali. Great variety of Greek and Italian dishes, all served on a seaside terrace, at reasonable prices.

Avli tou Thodori, Platys Gialos (from the bus station the second restaurant on the beach, +30 22890 78100. Excellent restaurant. Great variety of international and Greek dishes, all served on a seaside terrace.

N'Ammos, Psarou (right on the beach, +31 22890 22440. A beautiful, all white restaurant for the "rich and famous" and known for its celebrity spottings. Mediterranean cuisine. Very expensive, but some say you get what you pay for.

N'Ammos, Psarou (right on the beach, +31 22890 22440. A beautiful, all white restaurant for the "rich and famous" and known for its celebrity spottings. Mediterranean cuisine. Very expensive, but some say you get what you pay for.

Agrari Restaurant, Agrari Beach, +30 22890 71295. A traditional beach restaurant with a green garden.
Fokos Taverna, Fokos Beach, +30 6945828561. Open from 1PM till 7PM, till 8PM in August. Meat, grilled fish, cooked dishes (one per day, and good) and a large variety of salads. A bit remote, but the tavern itself is worth the trip.
Kiki's Taverna, Agios Sostis (on the steep hill walking towards the beach entrance. Open from 11AM till 6PM. A hidden gem. There is seating for perhaps two dozen people at most, and because there’s no electricity, the restaurant closes just before dusk. Everything is really tasty and fresh, cooked on an outdoor grill, served with fresh homemade salads
La Luna Beach Taverna, Lia Beach, +30 22890 72150. This remote Italian bistro is worth the drive, for the sea and the cuisine.
Lia, Lia Beach, +30 22890 71015. Traditional fish tavern. Fisherman owner serves his day’s catch.
Nikolas, Agia Anna Beach (a 2-minute walk from Paranga Beach into the direction of Platys Gialos, +30 22890 23566. A family-run beach tavern with traditional Greek dishes at affordable prices. They have been there since 1967!
Tasos Taverna, Paranga Beach, +31 22890 23002. A very popular, moderately-upscale fish tavern.
Vasoula Taverna, Agios Stefanos. A nice little fish taverna overlooking the sea.

Agrari Restaurant, Agrari Beach, +30 22890 71295. A traditional beach restaurant with a green garden.

Fokos Taverna, Fokos Beach, +30 6945828561. Open from 1PM till 7PM, till 8PM in August. Meat, grilled fish, cooked dishes (one per day, and good) and a large variety of salads. A bit remote, but the tavern itself is worth the trip.

Kiki's Taverna, Agios Sostis (on the steep hill walking towards the beach entrance. Open from 11AM till 6PM. A hidden gem. There is seating for perhaps two dozen people at most, and because there’s no electricity, the restaurant closes just before dusk. Everything is really tasty and fresh, cooked on an outdoor grill, served with fresh homemade salads

La Luna Beach Taverna, Lia Beach, +30 22890 72150. This remote Italian bistro is worth the drive, for the sea and the cuisine.

Lia, Lia Beach, +30 22890 71015. Traditional fish tavern. Fisherman owner serves his day’s catch.

Nikolas, Agia Anna Beach (a 2-minute walk from Paranga Beach into the direction of Platys Gialos, +30 22890 23566. A family-run beach tavern with traditional Greek dishes at affordable prices. They have been there since 1967!

Tasos Taverna, Paranga Beach, +31 22890 23002. A very popular, moderately-upscale fish tavern.

Vasoula Taverna, Agios Stefanos. A nice little fish taverna overlooking the sea.

Antonini's Taverna, Manto Square, Mykonos Town ('taxi square', +30 22890 22319. Antonini's is one of the oldest of Mykonos' restaurants. This popular, small restaurant serves simple and tasty Greek food at very reasonable prices.

Appaloosa Bar & Restaurant, 11 Mavrogenous, Plateia Goumenio, Mykonos Town (centre of town, +30 22890 27086. Mexican-european food, relaxed atmosphere and also a great place for cocktails.

Aqua Taverna, Little Venice, Mykonos Town (next to Caprice, +30 22890 26083. A little Italian restaurant serving Mediterranean-style food.

Avra Restaurant, 27 Kalogera Street, Mykonos Town, +30 22890 22298. Open from 7PM to 1AM. Excellent Greek food, not exactly cheap, but well worth the price. You can sit inside, at the small terrace overlooking the street or in the garden.

Bakalo, 84 Lakka, Mykonos Town (150m down from the southern bus station, +30 22890 78121. Moderately priced Greek eatery.

Caesar, Plateia Goumenio, Mykonos Town (centre of town, +30 22890 23104. Small restaurant. Reasonable prices.

Catari, Aghia Anna, Mykonos Town (near the old port, +30 22890 78571. Tradional Italian pizzeria.

Eva's Garden, Plateia Goumenio, Mykonos Town (centre of town, +30 22890 22160. Open from 6PM to 1AM. Home cooked Greek and international dishes in a beautiful garden and roof setting. Dining room inside for windy nights. Excellent service and good atmosphere.

Joanna's Niko's Place, Megali Ammos (right on the beach, a 10-minute walk from Mykonos Town along the coast into the direction of Ornos, +30 22890 24251. A fabulous taverna with tasty Greek food at very reasonable prices. A marvellous place to sit in the evening and watch the sunset. Reservation recommended.

Gola Restaurant, Periferiakos, Drafaki, Mykonos Town (ring road, +30 22890 23010. Open from 7:30PM. One of the best restaurants in Mykonos, on the outskirts of Mykonos Town. Gourmet restaurant with modern deco and great views of the town and the sea. Superb Italian food. High prices (cheapest dish € 20), but worth it for a special occasion or to indulge yourself. 25% discount during first service 7:30PM-9:30PM.

Katrine’s, Ayios Gerasimos, Mykonos Town (corner of Gerasimos & Nikou, off Matogianni Street, +30 22890 22169. Open from 6PM to 2AM. One of the most famous and oldest restaurants on the island, with classic French and Greek cuisine and excellent service. Stylish and expensive. The average price for a meat or fish entree is € 100, and small starter plates start from € 20.

Kounelas Fish Tavern, Svoronou, Mykonos Town (near the harbour, next to Porta Bar, +30 22890 28220. Open from 8PM. 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 of the day. Often full.

Lotus, 47 Matogianni, Mykonos Town (halfway along main street, +30 22890 22881. Small, romantic spot, seating under a canopy of vines. Good food and full bar. It may be a little pricey, but it's worth it.

To Ma'ereio, 16 Kalogera Street, Mykonos Town (behind the Alpha Bank on Matogianni Street (main street), +30 22890 28825. Open from 7PM. A small reasonably-priced tavern serving excellent traditional Greek dishes and Mykonian specialties. Almost always full.

Marco Polo, Lakka Square, Mykonos Town, +30 22890 22126. Greek tavern.

Niko's Taverna, Ag. Ioanninou, Agias Monis Square, Mykonos Town (one block off the harbour towards Little Venice, near Paraportiani, +30 22890 24320. Open from noon to 1AM. A very popular restaurant which is always packed. An extensive menu of good, authentic Greek food at very reasonable prices.

Mykonos is famous for its intense nightlife as evidenced by a vast number of bars and nightclubs. Drinking can be quite expensive in Mykonos.

Argo Bar, Manto Square (1st floor), Mykonos Town ('taxi square', above Camares restaurant, +30 22890 28766. Open from 10PM till late. Friendly club with loud dance music.
Astra Bar, Tria Pigadia, Mykonos Town (heart of town, +30 22890 24767.
Caprice, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, +30 22890 23541. Located on the edge of the sea wall in Little Venice, with entrances at the front and back, Caprice Bar can be packed wall to wall. Here you can enjoy the music, cocktails and a trendy party atmosphere.
Katerina's Bar, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, +30 22890 23804. Open from 10PM to 3:30AM. Katerina's Cocktail Bar is built on two levels and each level has a balcony that hangs over the sea in Little Venice, making it good spot to view the sunset over a cocktail.
Madoupas Cafe-bar & Restaurant, Mykonos Town (in the harbour, +30 22890 22224. Have a drink or meal at the terrace in the harbour and watch the people walk by. Prices are better than at other spots in the harbour.
Montparnasse, 24 Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, +30 22890 23719. Open from 8PM to 3:30AM. Montparnasse, with a balcony hanging over the sea, is another favorite spot for watching the sunset and having a cocktail. But more important, from 10PM to 2AM it turns into an exceptional piano bar with cabaret entertainment. Straight friendly and highly recommended.
Skandinavian Bars-Disco, Agion Ioannis Barkia, Mykonos Town (near Nikos Taverna, +30 22890 22669. Skandinavian Bar is one of the 'landmark' party places on Mykonos since 1978. Comprised of an outdoor square with seating all around, two smaller downstairs bars and the upstairs disco overseeing it all. Friendly atmosphere, excellent service and - not unimportant - drinks at the best prices (large beer € 5).
Thalami, Mykonos Town (old port, under Mykonos' Town Hall and next to Nikos tavern. Open from 10PM till late. Popular bar with Greek music.

Babylon, Paraportiani waterfront, Mykonos Town (old harbour, next to Jacky O', +30 22890 25152. Open from 10AM till late. A new gay dance club, opened in 2009. There's a dance floor and drag shows. Babylon is less crowded than its neighbour Jacky O'. Beer € 6.
Jacky O', Paraportiani waterfront, Mykonos Town (old harbour, +30 22890 79167. Open from 10AM till late. The most popular gay dance club, opened in 2009. The party goes wild at about 2AM till sometimes 7AM. Inside there's a really crowded dance floor and shows by drag queens. During peak summer nights, hundreds of people are hanging out outside at the waterfront. Recommended. Beer € 6.
Diva, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (near Little Venice, near Paraportiani, +30 22890 27271. Open from 10PM till late. Diva Bar is a cozy, intimate bar, with the sea lapping at its doorstep located in Little Venice. The owner Vangelio is a colorful character and it takes only a few lively souls to create the party here. Lesbians very welcome.
Kastro Bar, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, next to Paraportiani, +30 22890 23072. Open from 7PM till late. Kastro offers a magnificent sunset view in a relaxed and romantic atmosphere with classical music. It is a cocktail bar, but their most notorious drink is the Kastro Coffee (secret recipe, but you will taste some Metaxa). The arrangement of tables and benches is such that it’s almost impossible not to get engaged in conversation with strangers. Only busy early in the evening, till about 10PM. Recommended. Cocktails € 10-12.
Lola, 4 Zani Pitaraki, Mykonos Town (between Limni Square & Little Venice, +30 22890 23072. Open from 7PM till late. Opened November 2009. This new bar has a very cabaret, theatrical feel.
Porta Bar, Ionni Voinovich, Mykonos Town (in an alley just a few meters back from the blue-domed church at the harbour front, next to Kounelas Fish Tavern, +30 22890 27087. Open from 8PM to 3:30AM. Busy 11:30PM-2AM. Porta Bar in Mykonos is in one of the backstreets of Mykonos Town, so you may have to ask around to locate it. Otherwise use the back entrance, easy to find between Nikos Taverna and Skandinavian Bar. Since 2010 unrecognizably renovated and change of management. Since 2011 French bartender Sophie rules the place again and has brought back the party atmosphere. Beer € 4.

Babylon, Paraportiani waterfront, Mykonos Town (old harbour, next to Jacky O', +30 22890 25152. Open from 10AM till late. A new gay dance club, opened in 2009. There's a dance floor and drag shows. Babylon is less crowded than its neighbour Jacky O'. Beer € 6.

Jacky O', Paraportiani waterfront, Mykonos Town (old harbour, +30 22890 79167. Open from 10AM till late. The most popular gay dance club, opened in 2009. The party goes wild at about 2AM till sometimes 7AM. Inside there's a really crowded dance floor and shows by drag queens. During peak summer nights, hundreds of people are hanging out outside at the waterfront. Recommended. Beer € 6.

Diva, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (near Little Venice, near Paraportiani, +30 22890 27271. Open from 10PM till late. Diva Bar is a cozy, intimate bar, with the sea lapping at its doorstep located in Little Venice. The owner Vangelio is a colorful character and it takes only a few lively souls to create the party here. Lesbians very welcome.

Kastro Bar, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, next to Paraportiani, +30 22890 23072. Open from 7PM till late. Kastro offers a magnificent sunset view in a relaxed and romantic atmosphere with classical music. It is a cocktail bar, but their most notorious drink is the Kastro Coffee (secret recipe, but you will taste some Metaxa). The arrangement of tables and benches is such that it’s almost impossible not to get engaged in conversation with strangers. Only busy early in the evening, till about 10PM. Recommended. Cocktails € 10-12.

Lola, 4 Zani Pitaraki, Mykonos Town (between Limni Square & Little Venice, +30 22890 23072. Open from 7PM till late. Opened November 2009. This new bar has a very cabaret, theatrical feel.

Porta Bar, Ionni Voinovich, Mykonos Town (in an alley just a few meters back from the blue-domed church at the harbour front, next to Kounelas Fish Tavern, +30 22890 27087. Open from 8PM to 3:30AM. Busy 11:30PM-2AM. Porta Bar in Mykonos is in one of the backstreets of Mykonos Town, so you may have to ask around to locate it. Otherwise use the back entrance, easy to find between Nikos Taverna and Skandinavian Bar. Since 2010 unrecognizably renovated and change of management. Since 2011 French bartender Sophie rules the place again and has brought back the party atmosphere. Beer € 4.

Argo Bar, Manto Square (1st floor), Mykonos Town ('taxi square', above Camares restaurant, +30 22890 28766. Open from 10PM till late. Friendly club with loud dance music.

Astra Bar, Tria Pigadia, Mykonos Town (heart of town, +30 22890 24767.

Caprice, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, +30 22890 23541. Located on the edge of the sea wall in Little Venice, with entrances at the front and back, Caprice Bar can be packed wall to wall. Here you can enjoy the music, cocktails and a trendy party atmosphere.

Katerina's Bar, Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, +30 22890 23804. Open from 10PM to 3:30AM. Katerina's Cocktail Bar is built on two levels and each level has a balcony that hangs over the sea in Little Venice, making it good spot to view the sunset over a cocktail.

Madoupas Cafe-bar & Restaurant, Mykonos Town (in the harbour, +30 22890 22224. Have a drink or meal at the terrace in the harbour and watch the people walk by. Prices are better than at other spots in the harbour.

Montparnasse, 24 Agion Anargyron Street, Mykonos Town (Little Venice, +30 22890 23719. Open from 8PM to 3:30AM. Montparnasse, with a balcony hanging over the sea, is another favorite spot for watching the sunset and having a cocktail. But more important, from 10PM to 2AM it turns into an exceptional piano bar with cabaret entertainment. Straight friendly and highly recommended.

Skandinavian Bars-Disco, Agion Ioannis Barkia, Mykonos Town (near Nikos Taverna, +30 22890 22669. Skandinavian Bar is one of the 'landmark' party places on Mykonos since 1978. Comprised of an outdoor square with seating all around, two smaller downstairs bars and the upstairs disco overseeing it all. Friendly atmosphere, excellent service and - not unimportant - drinks at the best prices (large beer € 5).

Thalami, Mykonos Town (old port, under Mykonos' Town Hall and next to Nikos tavern. Open from 10PM till late. Popular bar with Greek music.

Coco Club Bar, Super Paradise Beach (on a rock, at the right side of Super Paradise. A beach bar overlooking the beach. Attracts a gay crowd.
Kalua Beach Bar, Paranga Beach, +30 22890 23927. By day, this bleached-white beach bar serves good local cuisine at decent prices. Come 6PM though, the DJ strikes up and the dancing begins. By midnight until the early hours it’s a wild scene.
Panormos Beach Bar & Restaurant, Panormos Beach, +30 22890 27640. A trendy beach bar and tavern, that changed Panormos Beach into a more cosmopolitan beach.
Super Paradise Beach Club, Super Paradise Beach, +30 22890 23023. The party starts in the afternoon and continues until late at night, with the peak in July and August.
Tropicana Beach Club, Paradise Beach, +30 22890 23582.

Coco Club Bar, Super Paradise Beach (on a rock, at the right side of Super Paradise. A beach bar overlooking the beach. Attracts a gay crowd.

Kalua Beach Bar, Paranga Beach, +30 22890 23927. By day, this bleached-white beach bar serves good local cuisine at decent prices. Come 6PM though, the DJ strikes up and the dancing begins. By midnight until the early hours it’s a wild scene.

Panormos Beach Bar & Restaurant, Panormos Beach, +30 22890 27640. A trendy beach bar and tavern, that changed Panormos Beach into a more cosmopolitan beach.

Super Paradise Beach Club, Super Paradise Beach, +30 22890 23023. The party starts in the afternoon and continues until late at night, with the peak in July and August.

Tropicana Beach Club, Paradise Beach, +30 22890 23582.

Although Mykonos´ nightlife focuses mainly on bars, there are a number of notable dance clubs to be found on the island, some of them attracting world-famous DJs.

Cavo Paradiso, Paradise Beach (on a hill, to the left of Paradise Beach, +30 22890 27205. Open from 12:30AM to 8:30AM and only during the busy months of July and August. Cavo Paradiso, an Ibiza-style open-air mega club, has a fantastic view of the sea and a huge swimming pool in the middle of the club, where you can party and dance till well after the sun comes up. The party doesn't start until at least 2AM. Clubbers from all around the world voted for Cavo Paradiso as one of the 10 best clubs of the world. Famous DJ's, like Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Paul Oakenfold, Sander van Doorn and Tiësto, play here every summer and various music events are hosted frequently. Very expensive!
Paradise Club Mykonos, Paradise Beach (on a hill, to the left of Paradise Beach. The biggest nightclub on the island and voted for as one of the 100 best clubs of the world. With three stages and a swimming pool. Famous DJ's, like Moby, Bob Sincar, Fedde Legrand, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren, play here every summer. The party starts every day around 4:30PM, with the peak in July and August. The daily party can run into the night.

Cavo Paradiso, Paradise Beach (on a hill, to the left of Paradise Beach, +30 22890 27205. Open from 12:30AM to 8:30AM and only during the busy months of July and August. Cavo Paradiso, an Ibiza-style open-air mega club, has a fantastic view of the sea and a huge swimming pool in the middle of the club, where you can party and dance till well after the sun comes up. The party doesn't start until at least 2AM. Clubbers from all around the world voted for Cavo Paradiso as one of the 10 best clubs of the world. Famous DJ's, like Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Paul Oakenfold, Sander van Doorn and Tiësto, play here every summer and various music events are hosted frequently. Very expensive!

Paradise Club Mykonos, Paradise Beach (on a hill, to the left of Paradise Beach. The biggest nightclub on the island and voted for as one of the 100 best clubs of the world. With three stages and a swimming pool. Famous DJ's, like Moby, Bob Sincar, Fedde Legrand, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren, play here every summer. The party starts every day around 4:30PM, with the peak in July and August. The daily party can run into the night.

Truly the cheapest way to call abroad is to use a pre-paid calling card and call from a land line anywhere (also from your hotel room). Pre-paid calling cards are sold in many shops and kiosks in Mykonos Town. The calling card is not much more than a phone number and a PIN code, which you dial prior to dialing the usual phone number. If you want to call internationally, ask for an international calling card. For 1 euro you can call for about 45 minutes, so buy a card in the cheapest value (which is about 3 euros). Calling someone for half an hour is cheaper than sending one email from an Internet café. Cards expire usually 90 days after first use. You can use this pre-paid calling card also at public phone boxes, which are widely available in Mykonos Town, though there are a lot of broken phone boxes as well.

Barco Cafe, Old Port of Mykonos (At the Old Port, next to Sea & Sky travel agency, +30 2289 027644. By far the fastest wifi in Mykonos (20+ Mbps), with a pleasant staff, decent food, and a great view of the harbour.
Angelo's Internet Cafe, Mykonos Town (on the road between the southern bus station and the windmills, +30 22890 24106. Mykonos' most popular internet cafe. € 1 per 15 minutes.
Net+Plus Internet Cafe, Enoplon Dynameon Street, Mykonos Town, +30 22890 28617.

Barco Cafe, Old Port of Mykonos (At the Old Port, next to Sea & Sky travel agency, +30 2289 027644. By far the fastest wifi in Mykonos (20+ Mbps), with a pleasant staff, decent food, and a great view of the harbour.

Angelo's Internet Cafe, Mykonos Town (on the road between the southern bus station and the windmills, +30 22890 24106. Mykonos' most popular internet cafe. € 1 per 15 minutes.

Net+Plus Internet Cafe, Enoplon Dynameon Street, Mykonos Town, +30 22890 28617.

Mykonos is generally a safe island, with the only problem of dangerous and drunk driving. Be aware in case you want to rent a motorbike or quadbike, because its roads are sometimes narrow with sudden twists that need driving experience and extra care.

Mykonian Health Private Medical Centre, Dexamenes, Mykonos Town (outside the town centre, +30 22890 27407-27464-24211. Open daily, from 8AM to 11:30PM.
Mykonos Hospital, Mykonos Town (uphill from town, about 1km along the road to Ano Mera, +30 22890 23998. The public hospital in Mykonos has a 24-hour emergency service with pathologists, surgeons, pediatricians, dentists, and X-ray technicians.
Police, +30 2289 22235.

Mykonian Health Private Medical Centre, Dexamenes, Mykonos Town (outside the town centre, +30 22890 27407-27464-24211. Open daily, from 8AM to 11:30PM.

Mykonos Hospital, Mykonos Town (uphill from town, about 1km along the road to Ano Mera, +30 22890 23998. The public hospital in Mykonos has a 24-hour emergency service with pathologists, surgeons, pediatricians, dentists, and X-ray technicians.

Police, +30 2289 22235.

Return to Athens or move on by boat to Paros, Naxos, Ios or Santorini.

The nearby islands of Syros and Paros can be used as transport hubs to further Greek Islands.

Day trips are possible to Delos and Tinos.