The enchanting image of Mykonos is a familiar one to many world travellers; bright, whitewashed houses and traditional windmills, cosmopolitan nightlife and stunning beaches. For many, it is the most irresistible holiday destination in the world, ideally combining the charm of the island lifestyle and the upbeat atmosphere of a modern vacation resort.
On this page, you will find a map of Mykonos and travel information about the island, its sightseeing attractions and its beaches.
How to Reach Mykonos Greece
You can travel to Mykonos either by sea or air from Athens and by air from Thessaloniki:
Ferry boat or high-speed boat from Piraeus Port or Rafina Port:
- Piraeus Port: Tel. +30 210 414-7800
- Rafina Port: Tel. +30 22940 22300, +30 22940 22487 and +30 22940 28888
- Hellenic Seaways Piraeus: Tel. +30 210 419-9000
- Hellenic Seaways Rafina: Tel. +30 22940 26239
- Sea Jet Rafina: Tel. +30 22940 26623
Airplane from Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” or Thessaloniki “Macedonia” Airport:
- Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”: Tel. +30 210 353-0000
- Olympic Airways Athens: Tel. +30 210 966-6666 or 801-11-44444
- Aegean Airlines Athens: Tel. +30 626-1000 or 801-11-20000
- Thessaloniki Airport: Tel. +30 2310 473-700 or +30 2310 473-312
- Aegean Airlines Thessaloniki: Tel. +30 2310 280-050
From Mykonos Greece, visitors can travel to Athens, Thessaloniki, other Cyclades Islands (Andros, Ios, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syros and Tinos), the Dodecanese Islands (Kos and Rhodes), the Islands of the Northeastern Aegean (Ikaria and Samos), the Sporades Islands (Skiathos and Skopelos) and Crete (Heraklion) by airplane, ferry boat or high-speed boat:
- Mykonos Airport: Tel. +30 22890 79000
- Olympic Airways Mykonos: Tel. +30 22890 22490
- Olympic Airways Mykonos Airport: Tel. +30 22890 25890
- Aegean Airlines Mykonos Airport: Tel. +30 22890 28720
- Mykonos Port: Tel. +30 22890 22218
- Hellas Seaways Mykonos: Tel. +30 22890 22322
- Sea Jet Mykonos: Tel. +30 22890 28240
From the Damianos Hotel Mykonos, near Mykonos Town, you can easily reach the following destinations:
- Chora (Mykonos Town): 500 meters
- Mykonos Port: 700 meters
- Mykonos Airport: 1.5 km
- Ornos Beach: 2 km
- Agios Stefanos Beach: 2 km
- Supermarket: 150 meters
- Bus stop: 50 meters
From the bus stop next to the hotel, visitors can catch the bus to the beautiful beaches of Elia and Kalafatis (awarded with the Blue Flag), and well as to the picturesque village of Ano Mera, where one can admire the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani. |
| Map of Mykonos Island - Cyclades |
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Mykonos Sightseeing & Attractions
During your holiday in Mykonos Greece, we recommend dedicating a few days to visiting the archaeological and historical sites on the island. Mykonos Town is home of the impressive Panagia Paraportiani Church, which is located in the Kastro area. The capital town also possesses some excellent museums Archaeological, Maritime and Folklore), and the trademark windmills of Mykonos. After visiting the sites, we suggest taking a stroll in the narrow alleyways of the capital and enjoying a relaxing drink or a delicious meal in Alefkandra, Mykonos' "Little Venice".
Platis Gialos is the location of the 3 Hellenistic Towers and the Well of Giannaros. In Ano Mera, you can see the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani and the Medieval Castle of Gyzi. No trip to Mykonos is complete without a visit to magnificent Delos Island, situated opposite Mykonos, which is an exquisite outdoor museum, with well-preserved ancient temples, a theater and an agora
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Mykonos Beaches
Mykonos is well-known for its cosmopolitan beaches that are packed with swimmers and tanned sunbathers at all hours of the day. Nevertheless, there are also wonderful, secluded beaches for those seeking quiet and solitude.
The much-frequented Mykonos beaches include Platis Gialos Beach, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agios Ioannis, Agios Stefanos, Elia, Paranga and Psarou. For those who like less-crowded beaches, we recommend visiting Agia Anna, Agrari, Kalafatis, Ornos, Ftelia, Panormos Bay, and Tourlos. We suggest acquiring a map of Mykonos Island and visiting as many of these lovely beaches as you can during your stay.
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