Mykonos

Introduction

Colorful shutters in Mykonos town

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Mykonos is part of the Cyclades islands and is located roughly in the centre of the Aegean Sea in Greece. If you are looking for culture, secluded beaches and quiteness, it's best to turn around again and go back to where you came from. Although there are some quieter areas, this island is mostly about partying, nightlife, crowded beaches, to watch people and to be watched. Some people think this might have touched the slow pace of the old days. Of course, in a way this is true, but at least the island has kept some of it's original gems like the windmills.

Geography

Cities

• Mykonos town.

Sights and Activities

• Mykonos windmills - one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos.
• Little Venice - buildings constructed right on the sea's edge with their balconies overhanging the water.
• Paraportiani - One of the most famous architectural structures in Greece.
• Archaeological Museum.
• Aegean Maritime Museum.
• Delos - an island 2km west of Mykonos and one of Greece's most famous archaeologic sites, it's declared a national museum.

Windmill in Mykonos

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Events and Festivals

Weather

Mykonos has a nice Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny and dry summers when temperatures are usually between 26 and 30 degrees during the day and still above 20 degrees Celsius at night. Winters are wetter and last from December to February. It is still mild though with daytime temperatures of 10 to 15 degrees Celsius and nights between 7 and 12 degrees.

Getting There

By Plane

Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) serves a variety of cities throughout Europe. Easyjet flies to/from London and Milan while Air Berlin flies to/from Berlin, Munich, Zürich and Nuremberg. Most flights are seasonal only (summer). Other destinations include Athens, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Vienna, Rome, Cologne, Verona, Crete, Rhodes, Santorini, Manchester and Brussels.

By Boat

Mykonos has daily services to Rafina (4,5 hours) via Tinos (30 minutes) and Andros (2,5 hours). Daily services also go to Piraeus (6 hours) via Tinos and Syros (1,5 hours). There are three ferries a week to Santorini (6 hours).
There is one ferry a week to Thessaloniki (18 hours) and Crete (13 hours). There are three ferries a week to Samos (4,5 hours) and Ikaria (2 hours).

Check the Greek Travel Pages for an impression about companies, schedules and prices, as the choice is very wide. Or check the Greek Ferries website or another one about Ferries between islands in Greece.

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Eat

Drink

Sleep