Mykonos island

Mykonos invites you to experience its palpable energy, perfect beaches and pumping nightlife. Everyone has heard of Mykonos, the most famous island in the Aegean and the most popular destination in Greece, and in the world, for travellers of all types. Satisfy your appetite for luxury and adventure in this cosmopolitan island that provides whatever you desire! It has been attracting well-heeled Athenians and international celebrities like a magnet since 1960.

The famous Mykonos

Voted the top summer holiday destination time and again for good reason: exceptional beaches, award-winning restaurants, legendary parties, expensive yachts, dreamy villas, luxury hotels, beautiful people, 5 star service. Mykonos will seduce you. Awash in its iridescent Aegean light, which it shares with neighbouring Delos, you will be transformed. Put your finger on its pulse and you’ll fall hopelessly in love.

The Rich and Famous choose Mykonos
It’s hard to imagine a time when Mykonos was a humble little island, without electricity, just a layover on the way to famous Delos. Things changed in the 1950s, with the arrival of the likes of Aristotle Onassis, Maria Callas, Jackie O, Marlon Brando, Grace Kelly, Princess Soraya, Elizabeth Taylor, Nureyev, Pierre Cardin, Stavros Niarchos… Legendary names of the international jet set became associated with Mykonos and the island quickly became the favoured holiday destination in Greece for the super-rich, artists and movie stars.
And the list of celebrities continues to grow: Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Steven Spielberg, Monica Bellucci, Liam Neeson, Hugh Jackman, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Clive Owen, Jean Paul Gaultier, Giorgio Armani, Russell Crowe…

The Magic of Hora
Sparkling white with a blue Aegean backdrop, the island’s architecture is one of a kind. It extends into the little neighbourhoods of the island’s main town, Hora, with captains’ homes and old churches and wells. Mazes of white walkways are everywhere. In Gialos you’ll find the famous pelicans, as well as Agios Nikolaos Tis Kadenas, the Town Hall of 1780, and the imposing Mavrou school. Through Barkias you will reach the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, a complex of five churches, completed in the 17th century.

Little Venice and the Windmills
Perhaps one of the most photographed spots on the island, Little Venice is made up of homes that were built in the 18th century and have their foundations in the sea. It has been said that behind these doors above the waterline, pirates would store their loot. Today they have been converted to bars and restaurants and the view of the sparkling Aegean Sea from their balconies is dazzling. Mykonos’ other main attraction are The Windmills, which stand facing the sea and at night are beautifully lit up. Powered by the north wind, these windmills used to ground grain into flour until the early 20th century.

A Happy Atmosphere
Look who’s dancing barefoot around you: your favourite TV stars, supermodels, in-vogue fashion designers, pop stars. In Mykonos anything’s possible. From Little Venice to Super Paradise, from Matogiannia to Psarou, Orno, Paradise… the party is pumping all summer long. Day and night, spontaneous and organised, with guest DJs from all over the world. Holidays in Mykonos mean fun, fun, and more fun – champagne on the beach, cocktails on balconies, dancing and flirting until the sun comes up.

5 star luxury holidays
During your holidays in Mykonos, dreams can become reality. This island is a luxury destination that has it all. Elegant villas and suites with private pools that merge with the blue horizon. Award-winning designs. Five-star service. Gourmet gastronomy served to you on dreamy balconies, on a yacht or on a private pier. Mykonos can surprise even those who are accustomed to a life of luxury. Here hospitality has reached a standard all its own.

High-fashion shopping in Hora, Mykonos
Shopping in Hora is a high-fashion experience, where you can find the latest collections from top design houses. Sitting along Matogiannia makes for some great people-watching: the colourful crowd comes and goes, snaking in and out of brightly lit stores, whether they’re just window shopping or holding bagfuls of clothes. Could there be a more beautiful catwalk than the cobblestone streets of Mykonos’ Hora?

Gastronomy in Mykonos
In Mykonos you will find some of the best restaurants in the Mediterranean. Award-winning chefs bring you a medley of local and International cuisines. Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, elegant and refined dishes inspired by international culinary trends, all paired with wines that would satisfy even the most selective oenophile.

Beaches of Paradise
Green, blue and turquoise water, coarse sand: some of the best beaches of the Aegean are found here. Open your eyes underwater and you’ll see the deep in all its technicolour glory. Agios Sostis, Kalafatis, Lia, Ornos, Paraga, Super Paradise, Ftelia, Psarou. By boat, car or on foot you can arrive at cosmopolitan beaches or secluded coves. You’ll find all sorts of water sports: tubes, banana, water-ski, wakeboard, jet ski, parasailing, windsurf… The choices of how you’ll spend your day are endless.

Gay-friendly Mykonos
In the 70s Jackie Onassis introduced Mykonos to her gay American friends. Being particularly open minded, locals welcomed the gay community and Mykonos became known throughout the world as the most gay-friendly destination in Greece. More and more hotels, bars, beach-restaurants and clubs each year cater to gays.

Hidden gems of Mykonos

The other side to Mykonos
These important sights and attractions are well worth a visit: The Gyzi Castle in the hills of Paleokastro, the Neolithic settlement at Ftelia, the Myconian grave in Angelika, the ancient wells and ruins … all witness to the island’s great history.

The surrounding islets
Three small islands next to Mykonos will enrich your holidays in Greece. Rineia, Tragonisi, Ktapodia. Little bays with emerald water and caves inhabited by the protected Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus).

Armenistis Lighthouse
Dating back to 1891, this is one of the most interesting lighthouses in the Cyclades. It is worth making the trip on foot, and to see the old mechanism in the garden of the Aegean Maritime Museum in Hora. Spend an evening there and watch the sunset, one of the most beautiful in Greece. Take a dip in the Aegean as the sun disappears into the sea - it will be a moment you’ll never forget!