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Mykonos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Mykonos, Sightseeing, Cyclades

 

 

The island of Mykonos Greece is considered as one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Greece and also in Europe. The island is mainly know for its amazing beaches, it beautiful town, the nightlife and it gay friendly attitude. The island attracts millions of people every year and it is one of the most expensive areas of Greece.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Mykonos: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Mykonos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things
you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Mykonos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Mykonos.
For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

 
:: Chora Village

Location: On the west side of the island
Description: The famous whitewashed windmills, trademark of the island, are standing on a hill overlooking the city and from where one can enjoy a magnificent view over the Little Venice which is one of the most beautiful parts of the capital.
Nearest beach:
Ornos and others
Chora village
>> Info & Pictures of: Chora  
:: Super Paradise Beach

Location:
On the south coast, alongside many other beaches
Description: Super Paradise is the most famous homosexual beach of Greece, attracting homos and heterosexuals from all over the world. Has a party nature with loud music and a swimming pool in the bar area.
Nearest village: Platis Gialos / Chora
Super Paradise beach
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:: Little Venice

Location:
Located in Chora
Description: Little Venice is one of the most romantic place in the whole of Mykonos. Little Venice evolved from the picturesque Alevkantra beach and extends right into the peripherial areas of Kastro or “Castle” as it is popularly referred to in the touristic parlance.
Nearest beach: Ornos and others
Little Venice
>> Info & Pictures of: Little Venice  
:: Psarou Beach

Location:
Just before Platis Gialos
Description: Psarou Beach is famous for attracting celebrities from all over the world. It is a beautiful organized sandy beach with clear waters, attracting thousands of visitors during summer.
Nearest village: Platis Gialos
Psarou beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Psarou Beach  
:: Elia Beach

Location:
South coast of Mykonos Island
Description: Elia is the longest sandy beach of Mykonos, fully organized, offering a wide choice of taverns and bars as well as water sports facilities.
Nearest village: Elia
Elia beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Elia Beach  
:: The islet Delos

Location:
Located a few miles south-west of Mykonos
Description: According to mythology, the island was the birthplace of Artemis, goddess of hunting, and Apollo, god of light and true, so it was dedicated to Apollo and a whole worshiping city was built on Delos by ancient Greeks.

The islet of Delos
>> Info & Pictures of: Delos  
:: Mykonos Folklore Museum

Location:
Located in the upscale "Kastro"
Description: Items on display at the museum are vintage furniture, ancient tools and ceramic works, historical photographs as well as traditional musical instruments.
Nearest village: Chora

Folklore Museum
>> Info & Pictures of: Folklore Museum  
:: Paranga Beach

Location:
South coast of the island
Description: Paranga Beach is a combination of two sandy beaches separating by a headland and forming a large beach...
Nearest village: Platis Gialos / Chora

Paranga beach
>> Info & Pictures of: Paranga beach  
 
:: Platis Gialos Beach

Location:
South coast, easy to get to from Mykonos town
Description: Platis Gialos is one of the most popular beaches of the island, filling with thousands of people during summer time attracted by the golden sand and the wonderful turquoise crystalline waters.
Nearest village: Platis Gialos
Platis Gialos beach
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:: The Church of Panagia Paraportiani

Location:
In Chora
Description: Panagia Paraportiani is the most famous and most photographed church of Mykonos and is a real architectural marvel.
Nearest village: Chora
Panagia Paraportiani
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:: Mykonos Town Hall

Location:
In Chora
Description: Inside the premises, there are six well stocked libraries with a rich collection of books and manuscripts...
Nearest village: Chora

Town Hall
>> Info & Pictures of: Town Hall  
:: Mykonos Archaeological Museum

Location:
In Chora
Description: The Museum was set up primarily to preserve the vestiges recovered from the "Purification Pit" which dates back to 426-425 B.C. One of the museum’s principal attractions are the rather artistically done up pithos skillfully depicting the scenes from the Capture of Troy.
Archaeological Museum
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:: Petros the Pelican

Description:
The Pelican (called Petros=Peter) is an integral part of the island of Mykonos and rightfully it has become the mascot of the island. Legend has it that more than 40 years back a Mykonian fisherman stumbled upon a wounded pelican...

Petros the Pelican
>> Info & Pictures of: Petros  
:: Archaeological Museum of Delos

Location: Delos
Description: There are six exclusive rooms where rare historical statues unearthed from the archaeological site at Delos are on display...

Archaeological Museum of Delos
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:: The Monastery of Panagia Tourliani

Location:
Located 8 kilometres east of the island’s capital
Description: The monastery was restored in 1767 and took its actual name in dedication to the Blessed (as it is believed) Icon of the Virgin Mary found in the area of Tourlos...
The Monastery of Panagia Tourliani
>> Info & Pictures of: Panagia Tourliani  
:: Armenistis Lighthouse

Location:
Located in Cape Armenistis, neighborhood of Mykonos
Description: This lighthouse is 19m high and is still working today. It stands there to remind of the rich maritime tradition of Mykonos.
Armenistis Lighthouse of Mykonos
>> Info & Pictures of: Armenistis lighthouse  
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