The iconic windmills of Mykonos against a vibrant sea and sky

Mykonos

Travelers seeking glamour, nightlife and beach clubs

Fitting Mykonos into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Mykonos

Mykonos combines a picturesque harbour town full of windmills with one of the most lavish nightlife scenes in the Mediterranean. By day it's all about beach clubs at Paradise and Super Paradise; by night, cocktail bars fill the narrow streets of Chora, home to the famous pelican Petros.

The island attracts an international, well-heeled crowd, which shows in prices noticeably higher than elsewhere in the Cyclades. Mykonos isn't the best choice for anyone seeking peace and quiet, but it works well as a lively opening stop on a route.

Weather on Mykonos

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Average temperature by month

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17°C / 63°F21°C / 70°F25°C / 77°F27°C / 81°F27°C / 81°F25°C / 77°F21°C / 70°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Book beach club loungers at Paradise or Super Paradise ahead in high season.
  • Little Venice is loveliest at sunset, with houses right on the water.
  • Expect noticeably higher prices than on other Cycladic islands.
  • Ornos and Agios Ioannis are quieter alternatives close to Chora.

Islands near Mykonos

Closest first, measured between main ports.

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Whitewashed Chora town of Naxos overlooking the Aegean coastline

Naxos

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Paros

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