The island of Mykonos is a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. Named after the grandson of Apollo, Mykonos, it is believed that Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. The dry and barren island is home to charming villages with beautiful white sandy beaches and dynamic nightlife and has a vibrant waterfront lined with bustling restaurants and cafés serving fresh seafood against a backdrop of picturesque fishing boats.
See Petros the Pelican
Petros the Pelican is a local legend and beloved mascot of the island of Mykonos.
Take photos of Little Venice (Alefkandra)
Little Venice (Alefkandra) is a beautifully scenic area on the island of Mykonos with whitewashed buildings constructed amongst the sea rocks that seem to dangle over the edge of the island right above the sea.
Admire Mykonos Windmills
The island of Mykonos is synonymous with its windmills, which stand on a hill above Mykonos Town against a backdrop of turquoise sky. The seven iconic windmills are set on a small cape and are the first sight that is seen when pulling into the harbor, standing as an epochal symbol for the island.
Visit Lena’s House Folk Museum
Based in a traditional, historic Mykonian home dating back to the 19th century, Lena’s House Folk Museum is a quaint house museum dedicated to life on the island in the 1900s.
Explore The Folklore Museum of Mykonos
The Folklore Museum of Mykonosshowcases a collection of 19th-century antiquities, ranging from furniture and mode ships to paintings and sculptures.
Visit The Monastery of Paleokastro
Set high on a hill close to the village of Ano Mera, The Monastery of Paleokastro is an 18th-century nunnery with traditional Cycladic architecture, a magnificent altar, and several handmade religious icons.
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is a quaint archaeological and educational museum in the heart of Mykonos Town dedicated to the history of the island from the Prehistoric to the Hellenistic period in the 1st century BC.
Aegean Maritime Museum
Based in a historic 19th century Mykonian building in the Tria Pigadia, the Aegean Maritime Museumis a maritime museum dedicated to the preservation of Greek maritime history and the merchant-ship history of the Aegean Sea.
Aegean Maritime Museum, Enoplon Dinameon 10, Mikonos 846 00, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-02-27-00
The Town Hall of Mykonos
The Town Hall of Mykonos is an elegant, two-storied building that was built in 1785 as the residence of Russian Count Ivan Voinovich during the Russo-Turkish War.
The Town Hall of Mykonos, 846 00, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-02-22-01
Avli tou Thodori
Situated on the beautiful Platis Gialos beach with spectacular views of the Aegean Sea, Avli tou Thodori is an award-winning restaurant that serves classic Greek dishes prepared from scratch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Avli tou Thodori, Platis Gialos, Mykonos, Greece, Phone: +30-228-90-7-81-00
Bakalo
Based within a traditional Mykonian house dating back to the 18th century with a charming courtyard garden in the Lakka neighborhood of the Old Town, Bakalo serves traditional Greek food using local ingredients and fresh produce from neighboring Cyclades islands.
Bakalo, Mykonos Town, 846 00, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-07-81-21
Eva's Garden Restaurant
Nestled on Goumenio Square in the heart of Mykonos Town, Eva's Garden Restaurant is an elegant eatery with a beautiful rooftop terrace bordered by hanging vines that embraces spectacular views of the Aegean Sea.
Eva's Garden Restaurant, Goumenio Square, N. Kalogera 2, Mykonos Town 84600, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-02-21-60
Hippie Fish
Set on the beautiful Agios Ioannis beach south of Mykonos Town, Hippie Fishoffers a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the Old Town.
Hippie Fish, Mykonos, 846 00, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-02-35-47
Karavaki
Based in the luxury Vencia Boutique Hotel in Mykonos Town, Karavaki is a fine-dining restaurant with an outdoor terrace that offers an exceptional dining experience against a backdrop of spectacular views over the Old Town and the Aegean Sea.
Karavaki, Mykonos, 846 00, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-02-36-65
Kastro’s
Based in the Little Venice area of Mykonos Town, Kastro’s is a premier fine-dining restaurant that serves award-winning Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an elegant setting with beautiful views of the iconic Mykonos windmills.
Kastro’s, Mykonos, 846 00, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-02-30-72
M-Eating
Based in a small traditionally designed Mykonian house with whitewashed walls and elegantly decorated wood-trimmed interiors, M-Eating is an intimate restaurant that serves authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
M-Eating , 10 Kalogera street, Mykonos Town, Greece, Phone: +30-22-89-07-85-50
