Things to Do in Mykonos
Mykonos is more than a beach island. Between the windmills and Little Venice, a boat trip to Delos, a sunset cruise and the island's famous beach clubs, there's enough to fill several days. Here are the best things to do — and the ones worth booking before you arrive.
- See the windmills and Little Venice at sunset
- Day trip to the ruins of Delos
- Boat and catamaran cruises along the coast
- Beach clubs, walking tours and quad adventures
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The essential Mykonos experiences
Start in Mykonos Town: the row of windmills, the waterfront houses of Little Venice, and the labyrinth of Chora at golden hour. Add a half-day trip to Delos for the history, a boat or catamaran cruise for the swimming, and at least one of the island's beach clubs for the scene. A walking or food tour is the best way to get your bearings on day one.
What to book in advance
You can wander the town and hit the beaches spontaneously, but the experiences that sell out — Delos tours, sunset cruises, private boats and popular beach-club loungers — are worth reserving ahead in summer. Booking online usually beats port prices and comes with free cancellation on most tours.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mykonos best known for?
Mykonos is famous for its beaches and beach clubs, its nightlife, and the postcard scenery of the windmills and Little Venice in Mykonos Town. The nearby island of Delos adds world-class ancient history.
What are the top things to do in Mykonos?
The top things to do are exploring Mykonos Town and its windmills, watching sunset in Little Venice, taking a boat or catamaran cruise, day-tripping to Delos, and spending a day at one of the island's beach clubs.
Is one day enough in Mykonos?
One day covers the town, the windmills and one beach or a short Delos trip. To add a boat cruise and a beach-club day without rushing, plan two to three days.