Must-see attractions in Mykonos

  • Elia beach on the Mykonos island, Cyclades, Greece.

    Elia

    Mykonos

    This beautiful stretch of golden sand has craggy cliffs on either side and an excellent waterfront restaurant. It's backed by some large resorts and,…

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    Panagia Paraportiani

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, Mykonos’ most famous church comprises four small chapels – plus another on an upper storey reached by an…

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    Little Venice

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Leaning right over the water, this picturesque cluster of arcaded Venetian houses hides numerous bars, boutiques and clubs.

  • Ornos

    Mykonos

    Ornos, Mykonos' third-biggest settlement, straddles an isthmus 3km south of Hora. The small south-facing beach is wall-to-wall umbrellas and beach bars…

  • Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

    Hora (Mykonos)

    A headless, almost limbless 2nd-century BC statue of Hercules in Parian marble is the highlight of this small, well-presented collection. Otherwise it's…

  • Paradise

    Mykonos

    Clear waters and golden sands make this one of the island's most famous beaches. It's completely lined with noisy beach bars and rows of umbrellas, but…

  • Aegean Maritime Museum

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Amid the barnacle-encrusted amphorae, ye olde nautical maps and navigation instruments, there are numerous detailed models of famous sailing ships and…

  • Kalo Livadi

    Mykonos

    Adding to the scrappy surrounds of this sandy beach is the ruined shell of Lohan Beach House, the setting for MTV show Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club…

  • Super Paradise

    Mykonos

    Flashy, trashy and great for people-watching – Super Paradise is Mykonos' most popular gay-friendly beach. The action is split between the glitzy JackieO'…

  • Tourliani Monastery

    Mykonos

    Located in the centre of Ano Mera, the island's other main settlement, this castle-like monastery (founded in 1537 but rebuilt in 1767) has a gorgeous…

  • Paraga

    Mykonos

    This beautiful crescent-shaped cove became popular in the hippy era and is still known for its beach parties. There's a good selection of tavernas, plus a…

  • Agios Ioannis

    Mykonos

    Also known as Agios Giannis (both names mean St John), this built-up beach settlement has a slim crescent of sand studded with umbrellas and lapped at by…

  • Megali Ammos

    Hora (Mykonos)

    The best beach within easy walking distance of the centre of town, Megali Ammos has a couple of upmarket resorts and an excellent taverna right on the…

  • Agios Sostis

    Mykonos

    This gorgeous, wide strip of golden sand receives far fewer visitors than the south coast. There's no shade and only limited parking but there's a popular…

  • Kapari

    Mykonos

    Scooped out of the surrounding cliffs, this very appealing sandy cove is reached via a short walk along an unpaved track from the western end of Agios…

  • Agrari

    Mykonos

    There's lots of free sand to spread out on at this lovely sandy cove, and a beach bar to retreat to if you get parched. There are no buses but it's easily…

  • Panormos

    Mykonos

    A chunk of this gorgeous sandy beach is given over to a pretentious beach-bar complex, but that still leaves a large expanse of golden sand to spread out…

  • Agios Stefanos

    Mykonos

    Only 500m north of the New Port, this narrow but popular curve of sand is backed by tavernas, restaurants and hotels. You can walk here from Hora in 40…

  • Mykonos Folklore Museum

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Housed in an 18th-century sea captain’s house, this moderately interesting museum features a large collection of furnishings and other artefacts,…

  • Platys Gialos

    Mykonos

    One of Mykonos' most popular beaches, this broad stretch of white sand is lined with restaurants and has an excellent water sports centre.

  • Windmills

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Constructed in the 16th century by the Venetians for the milling of wheat, seven of Mykonos' iconic windmills are picturesquely situated on a small hill…

  • Agia Anna

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This small golden-sand beach, right on a busy thoroughfare, is not one of Mykonos' finest but it is centrally located, popular with families and good for…

  • Ftelia

    Mykonos

    There's a somewhat barren feel to this long, sandy beach that's often buffeted by strong winds – good for windsurfers, less so for everyone else.

  • Rarity Gallery

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This excellent little gallery is well worth a peek for its temporary exhibitions that showcase contemporary paintings, sculpture and photography.

  • Lena’s House

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This traditional 19th-century Mykonian house (with furnishings intact) takes its name from its last occupant, Lena Skrivanou, who died in 1968.

  • Fokos

    Mykonos

    This little-visited sandy beach on the north coast has a good taverna, but you'll need an ATV to tackle the rutted road.

  • Kalafatis

    Mykonos

    This wide, sandy beach is good for windsurfing and other water sports. Buses head here from Hora's Old Port station.

  • Psarou

    Mykonos

    A long stretch of white sand and teal waters, favoured by local cognoscenti. It's a short walk from Platys Gialos.

  • Lia

    Mykonos

    Small beach with a diving centre and waves that make it more suitable for sunbathing than swimming.

  • Mersini

    Mykonos

    Practically deserted sandy beach with calm waters, reachable via an unpaved road.

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