Main town with windmills, Little Venice, and Cycladic alleys.
Iconic waterfront with colorful houses and sunset cocktails.
Family-friendly beach bay close to town.
Popular beach with water taxi access to other beaches.
Traditional village with Panagia Tourliani monastery.
faq.subtitle Mykonos
No! While famous for nightlife, Mykonos has beautiful beaches, traditional villages like Ano Mera, great dining, and easy day trips to Delos archaeological site. Families often stay in Ornos.
First-timers: Mykonos Town for walkability. Nightlife: Little Venice area. Families: Ornos for calm beach. Beach lovers: Platys Gialos. Quiet: Ano Mera inland.
One of Greece's most expensive islands. Budget travelers: €130/day min. Mid-range: €320/day. Cocktails €15-25. Dinner €40-100. Beach club sunbeds €50-200. Visit October for 30-40% lower prices.
Boats from Old Port in Mykonos Town. 30 min ride, €20-25 round trip. UNESCO World Heritage site, birthplace of Apollo. No overnight stays allowed. Morning departures best.
Useful tips for visiting Mykonos
Little Venice sunset bars charge €15-25 per cocktail. Arrive early for seats. Walk 5 min inland for €8-10 drinks at local bars.
Beach clubs (Paradise, Scorpios) charge €50-200 for sunbeds. Public beaches free but limited shade. Bring umbrella.
Strong meltemi winds July-August can close beaches and delay ferries. Check forecasts and have flexible plans.
Water taxis from Platys Gialos connect Paradise, Super Paradise, Paranga beaches. €10-15. Faster and more scenic than bus.
Average temperature by month
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Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cash still commonly used! Beach clubs, tavernas, water taxis often cash-preferred. Cards accepted at hotels, larger restaurants. Greeks offer discounts for cash payments - ask! Expensive party island - bring €200-500 cash backup.
National Bank of Greece ATMs have lowest fees - others charge higher for foreign cards. AVOID: Airport and port exchange - use ATMs instead. Cash culture persists - tavernas, beach clubs, water taxis prefer cash. Greeks offer discounts for cash - negotiate!
5-10% appreciated in restaurants. Round up for drinks. Beach staff 5-10 EUR for sunbed service. Cash tips preferred.
Tourist area with low crime rate
US State Department: Exercise normal precautions. Generally very safe. Some drink spiking and sexual assaults reported in nightlife areas. Keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
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