Sunset watching: Prime spots for watching the greatest free show on earth include the bars of Little Venice in Hora, Kato Mili (a classic quartet of windmills on a hillock overlooking Little Venice) and Agios Ioannis beach.Yummy Pedals tailors guided mountain-biking tours of the island to suit your skill level. Mountain biking: Mykonos island has a hilly interior, quiet backcountry roads, tranquil villages and several practically deserted beaches along the north coast.Daily boat trips depart from the pier in Hora. Historical sites: Mykonos is the gateway to the sacred island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Aphrodite, a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the most important and well-preserved archaeological sites in Greece.Diving operators are based on Paradise Beach, Lia Beach and Kalafatis Beach. The most reputable outfits include Mykonos Diving Center and GoDive Mykonos. Diving: Mykonos has plenty of walls, caves and wrecks to entice beginners and advanced divers alike.Swing by the only other settlement of any size in Mykonos, Ano Mera, and have a look at its pretty, whitewashed Tourliani Monastery, just off the taverna-lined main square.
The island’s hilly interior is dotted with small traditional villages, quite a contrast to the merry bustle of the coast. Hora’s other delights include an appealing open-air cinema, Cine Manto, and a smattering of quirky art galleries, such as Rarity Gallery and Art and Soul. Greek designers line Matogliani, while Little Venice is great for casual fashion, jewelry and tacky souvenirs. The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is well worth your while, as is the informative Aegean Maritime Museum. You can lose yourself for hours in the enchanting warren of narrow pedestrian streets bedecked with bougainvillea and lined with picture-perfect, tiny churches, restaurants and boutiques.
On the west side of the island, the tiny capital Hora (aka Mykonos Town) is Mykonos’ second-biggest attraction, after the beaches. In the southwest, Ornos bustles with dozens of seafront restaurants, while secluded Agios Ioannis is a good spot for windsurfing.īougainvillea-draped Matogliani Street in Hora, famous for designer shopping © Anastasios71 / Shutterstock Best things to do beyond Mykonos' beaches Pebbled Myrsine and Fokos' coves, reachable via rutted tracks off the northeast coast, offer seclusion and refuge from the crowds. On the north coast, Panormos and Agios Sostis receive a fraction of visitors of the southern beaches and have naturist-friendly sections.
Popular with families, Elia is Mykonos’ longest sweep of white sand, while Platys Gialos and Kalafatis are particularly good for water sports. Paraga and Psarou are other favorites for beach parties. Partygoers should look no further than Paradise or Super Paradise, dominated by eponymous beach clubs. The island boasts 25 beaches, and they’re justifiably Mykonos' biggest natural attraction. Whether you’re looking for a tiny, secluded cove lapped by cerulean waters or a wide stretch of sugar-white sand covered with sun worshippers, Mykonos has a beach to suit your needs. The picturesque Little Venice Bay in Hora, Mykonos © photography / Shutterstock Best beaches on Mykonos
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