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Mykonos
Cycladic island of windmills and beaches
- Best time to visit
- May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Currency
- EUR
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Country
- Greece
Mykonos is a Greek Cyclades island known for its whitewashed Chora town, windmills, beaches and lively nightlife. People come for the beaches, the maze of lanes, sunset spots and day trips to Delos.
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Quick facts
- Country
- Greece
- Capital
- Athens
- Island population
- 10,134
- Population of Greece
- 10.5M
- Country area
- 131,957 km²
- Official language
- Currency
- Euro (EUR) · 1 USD ≈ 0.8926 EUR
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calling code
- +30
- Drives on the
- Right
- Elevation
- 13 m
- Plugs
- C / F · 230V
- Emergency numbers
- 112 · 166 · 100 · 199
- Best time to visit
- May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Temperatures through the year
Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.
Temperatures through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 15° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 20° | 16° |
| Low | 11° | 11° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 13° |
Best time to visitOther months
Approximate daily cost
Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.
- ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$73
- HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$175
- LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$485
Top things to do
- Free
Chora lanes and Tria Pigadia
Wander the whitewashed maze past the three 1722 wells and Ayia Kyriaki Square; go early or late to avoid the cruise crowds.
- Half day
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- Free
Kato Mili windmills and Camel Rock
The row of 16th-century Venetian mills on the hill above town is the classic photo stop, with Camel Rock just below.
- Half day
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- Free
Little Venice sunset
Balconies of old fishing houses hang over the water; arrive an hour before sunset for a spot at a bar or on the rocks.
- Half day
- Little Venice
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- Free
Panagia Paraportiani
The 15th- to 17th-century church in the old Kastro quarter is one of the most photographed buildings in Greece; dress modestly.
- Half day
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Good for kids
- ≈ $6
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
One of Greece's oldest museums, with Cycladic pottery and the famous Tinos vase showing the fall of Troy; small and quick to see.
- Half day
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Good for kids
- Indoors
- ≈ $5
Aegean Maritime Museum
Restored historical exhibits, ship models and nautical coins trace Aegean merchant shipping; a good option on a windy day.
- Half day
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Good for kids
- Indoors
- ≈ $30
Delos day trip
Boats run from the old port to the uninhabited archaeological island; take water, a hat and the first boat to beat the heat.
- Full day
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- ≈ $12
Southern beaches by small boat
Fishing boats shuttle from Platys Gialos to Paraga, Paradise and Elia; the meltemi makes the water choppy, so pick a sheltered side.
- Full day
- Platys Gialos and the southern beaches
- Good for kids
Before you go
Entry and visas
Greece is in the Schengen area, so many visitors from the Gulf, India, Spain and Latin America can enter visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while others need a Schengen visa applied for in advance; check your nationality's rules before booking. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced, and travellers may need to register fingerprints and a photo at the border, with no fee. Always confirm current requirements with the Greek embassy or consulate and the official EU travel site.
Official websiteFrom the airport
Mykonos Airport (JMK) is about 4 km southeast of town, with summer international flights and a 25-minute hop from Athens. Ferries and high-speed catamarans arrive at the new port in Tourlos (about 2 km north of town) or the old port in Chora; the SeaBus takes about 12 minutes into town for €2, and a taxi is the quickest option from Tourlos.
Getting around
Buses run from three depots in Chora to the main beaches and Ano Mera, with taxis, small boats and tour boats filling the gaps.
Local tips
- July and August are crowded, windy and expensive; mid-May to June and September to mid-October are calmer and cheaper.
- The meltemi wind is strong in summer, so bring a light jacket for evenings and hold on to hats and loose items.
- Beach clubs and waterfront bars charge premium prices; eating and drinking a street or two back in Chora costs much less.
- Book ferries and hotels well ahead around mid-August and the Pentecost weekend, when Greek travellers and pilgrims fill the boats.
Areas worth knowing
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Tourlos and the New Port
- Ano Mera
- Little Venice
- Platys Gialos and the southern beaches
The UK Foreign Office last updated its advice for this country on August 11, 2026.
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Sources: visitgreece.gr · Wikipedia: Mykonos · Wikivoyage: Mykonos