Mykonos Island, Greece

Mykonos is the classic Greek island with sheltered coves and secluded beaches. White washed houses, blue doors, windmills and chapels. Cosmopolitan atmosphere, waterfront tavernas and famous for its nightlife, this island offers the visitor a unique holiday experience.

Getting to and around Mykonos

There are many daily flights from Athens to Mykonos and the actual trip is less than 40 minutes. There are also direct charter flights from many European cities to Mykonos during the summer months.

Daily ferries depart from the port of Piraeus stopping at Tinos and Syros islands prior to reaching Mykonos. The average ferry trip is around 5 hours but there are also faster boats. Ferries also depart from the port of Rafina which is north of Athens. Mykonos, because of its location in the centre of the Aegean sea, also has excellent ferry connections with other nearby islands such as Paros, Naxos, Santorini, Ios, Sifnos and Milos.

The best way to get around Mykonos is by motorbike or hire car. Buses especially in the summer can be very crowded but you can also use one of the many boats to reach the more secluded beaches on this island.

Highlights of Mykonos

Mykonos town is one of the best examples of Cycladic architecture. A maze of narrow alley ways and streets, whitewashed houses, red and blue roof top chapels and a number of well preserved windmills give this town a unique character impossible to find anywhere else in the world.

Mykonos is famous for its cosmopolitan feel and nightlife. It embraces all visitors from around the world - the young backpackers, families, the more sophisticated discerning travellers and famous film stars. It welcomes those who wish to indulge themselves in one of the many exclusive bars or internationally known restaurants and also caters for the budget minded traveller with a choice of cheaper tavernas, snack bars and fast food outlets.

Its barren landscape against the blue sparkling sea and the numerous sandy beaches have attracted visitors for more than half a century. Accommodation facilities in Mykonos are of the highest standard found on any of the Greek islands. Excellent standard hotels of all categories together with the incredible range of shops, boutiques, restaurants and other tourist facilities have made this island hard to leave out of any Greek holiday itinerary.