Where to actually go in Mykonos

Niko's Taverna

Restaurant · Chora

A long-running Greek taverna in the old town known for seafood and classic dishes.

Best for: a traditional sit-down meal in Chora

Best time: lunch or dinner

Kiki's Tavern

Restaurant · Agios Sostis beach

A tiny grill above a quiet beach, famous for its salads and grilled meat and for the queue to get in.

Best for: a long beach lunch

Best time: lunch

Heads up: No reservations: expect to wait, often with a drink while you queue.

Little Venice

Area · Chora

A row of old houses built right on the water, with bars where the waves splash the tables at sunset.

Best for: a sunset drink, the classic Mykonos view

Best time: sunset

Kato Mili windmills

Sight · Chora

The row of white windmills on the hill above Little Venice.

Best for: photos, a free view

Best time: sunset or early morning

Chora old town lanes

Walk · Chora

A maze of whitewashed lanes, blue doors and tiny churches that comes alive after dark.

Best for: wandering, shopping, finding dinner

Best time: evening

Panagia Paraportiani

Sight · Chora (Kastro)

A lumpy, all-white church built from several chapels stuck together; the most photographed building on the island.

Best for: photos, a quick stop

Best time: any time

Paradise Beach

Beach · south coast

The party beach: loud music and beach bars from the afternoon on.

Best for: a party beach day

Best time: afternoon into night

Super Paradise Beach

Beach · south coast

A sheltered bay with beach clubs and a party crowd in high season.

Best for: beach clubs, swimming

Best time: afternoon

Ornos and Platis Gialos beaches

Beach · south coast

Calmer sandy bays a short bus ride from Chora, with tavernas on the sand.

Best for: a cheaper, easier beach day

Best time: morning or afternoon

Delos

Sight · island of Delos (by boat from Mykonos)

An uninhabited island covered in ancient ruins, once the sacred birthplace of Apollo; a short boat ride away.

Best for: history, a half-day trip

Booking: Boats leave from the Old Port; buy the boat ticket the day before in summer.

Best time: morning

Heads up: Almost no shade and little water on the island: bring both.

Matoyianni Street

Walk · Chora

Chora's main lane of boutiques, bars and crêpe stands, packed after dark.

Best for: shopping, the evening wander

Best time: evening

Armenistis Lighthouse

Viewpoint · north-west tip

A white lighthouse on a lonely headland, a quieter sunset spot away from Little Venice.

Best for: a calm sunset

Best time: sunset

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

Museum · Chora (by the port)

A small museum of finds from Delos and nearby islands.

Best for: a short stop before Delos

Best time: morning

Ano Mera

Area · inland village

The island's inland village: a monastery, a square of tavernas and a slower pace.

Best for: a traditional lunch away from the beaches

Best time: lunch

Elia Beach

Beach · south coast

One of the longest sandy beaches on the island, with a calmer crowd than Paradise.

Best for: a long beach afternoon

Best time: afternoon

Fokos Beach

Beach · north coast

A wild, quiet bay reached by a dirt road, with a single taverna.

Best for: escaping the crowds

Best time: afternoon

Heads up: No bus: you need a car, quad or taxi.

Cavo Paradiso

Club · above Paradise Beach

An open-air cliff-top club where big international DJs play all summer.

Best for: a big-name DJ night

Booking: Buy tickets ahead for the big DJ nights; the season runs roughly June to September.

Best time: after 1 AM

Scorpios

Bar · Paraga

The famous bohemian-styled beach club whose sunset sessions turn into a party.

Best for: a once-in-a-trip sunset party

Booking: The season runs roughly late May to the start of September; check its calendar and book ahead.

Best time: sunset

Nammos

Bar · Psarou Beach

Mykonos's most famous luxury beach club and restaurant, known for champagne and celebrity sightings.

Best for: seeing the luxury side of the island

Best time: afternoon

Jackie O' Beach Club

Bar · Super Paradise Beach

A big LGBTQ+-friendly beach club with pool parties and drag shows.

Best for: a party with a show

Best time: late afternoon into night