Best Guide to Mykonos (2024 Edition)
Why Visit Mykonos:
This quintessential Greek island has some of the best restaurants and bars! Learn all about them and more with my Guide to Mykonos. Think of it as a spark notes page on the island. It’s perfect to use as your starting point for researching the island.
If you’re anything like me, then the first stage of planning can be the most overwhelming. How do you narrow down accomodation options, activities, sights and restaurants/cafes/bars?? It’s a lot. Lucky for you, my Guide to Mykonos will help you with this first step. From here you can further research what interests you, knowing that you have a preliminary template from my own trip to Mykonos.
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Accomodation:
- Little Venice (right in the center of everything, sunset views)
- Perfect location
- Stunning ocean views
- Private balcony hot tub option
- Perfect view for watching sunset from your balcony
- Proximity to restaurants and bars can’t be beat
- Can coordinate airport pick up & drop off
- Agios Stefanos (smaller, less touristy, very quiet)
- Quiet location without many restaurants or bars
- Breakfast included and can be brought as room service
- Private pool with incredible view
- Restaurant and Room Service
- Taxi available to take you to/from airport and into Mykonos town (for fee)
- Short taxi ride from Mykonos town, but not really walkable
Activites:
- Explore island on ATV
- Relax at one of many beaches
- Catamaran ride to see coastline and nearby islands
- Watch sunset from Little Venice or 180 degree Bar
- Beach Clubs (Paradise, Super Paradise & countless more)
- Greek cooking class
Sights:
- Little Venice area of Mykonos Town
- Matogianna Street
- Old Harbour
- Windmills
- Church of Panagia Paraportiani
- Delos Island
Eats & Drinks:
- Negrita (cocktails, Mykonos Town)
- Katerina’s Restaurant & Bar (try the seafood platter, reserve table on balcony overlooking sea, Mykonos Town)
- Captain’s (Greek small plates, Mykonos Town)
- Kazarma (breakfast with takeaway option, Mykonos Town)
- Lalala (brunch, Mykonos Town)
- Stairz Bar (cocktails, try the espresso martini, Mykonos Town)
- Nikos Gallop (greek/seafood, try the salt-crusted sea-bass, Psarou)
- Kastros (seafront, Mykonos Town)
- Fish Tavern Kounelas (Mykonos Town)
- 180* Sunset Bar (expensive, reservation recommended, beautiful at sunset)
The Greek Islands are such a romantic and magical place to visit! I think people dream of one day visiting Mykonos and with good reason. The food is some of the best Greek food I’ve ever had and I love how quaint all the restaurants are. As someone who appreciates a quality craft cocktail, I am a big fan of the bars in Mykonos Town.
Mykonos is also known for its beach clubs and the insane party scene, but I have to say that I have never experienced that during my visits. I have only been to Mykonos during the shoulder season. First in April and another time in October. Would I recommend visiting in these months? Not particularly, but I think May or September would be perfect for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the island without as many crowds or parties.
Are you looking for a party scene? Then the summer months are when you should visit! Just beware of higher prices, larger crowds and from what I’ve heard, a bit rowdier of a time than I’ve had on Mykonos.
Download my Guide to Mykonos for a spark notes version on what to during your trip to Mykonos. Sometimes I think the hardest part of planning a trip is just having a jumping off point, so I hope this guide helps you get started!
Hope my guide to Mykonos helps you plan your trip to Mykonos! Feel free to ask any questions in the comment section 🙂
