Mykonos trips and vacations

Rows of colorful, 18th-century Venetian houses lean over the water’s edge in Little Venice, playing host to cocktail bars and romantic restaurants. Celebrate your vacation to Mykonos here with shots of ouzo and the island’s best sunsets. Browse the trendy boutiques, then take a short walk uphill to the 16th-century windmills for a panoramic shot of the charming neighborhood.

Partygoers on trips to Mykonos drop their bags at the hotel and head straight to Paradise Beach, where superclub Cavo Paradiso hosts celebrity DJs in summer. It’s a short walk from your beach chair to bars that thump with dance music day and night. Catch the water taxi to Super Paradise Beach and its namesake club for luxury boho vibes.

A boat tour to the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis is a highlight of any holiday to Mykonos. The uninhabited island is a UNESCO World Heritage site with sprawling temple ruins. Visit the museum to see statues, pottery and mosaics unearthed at the ancient site. Tour boats fill up quickly in summer, so book tickets online in advance.

The small capital is the best area to stay in Mykonos to lose yourself in a labyrinth of narrow pedestrian streets lined with boutiques and restaurants. Photograph the whitewashed buildings adorned with magenta bougainvillea and blue window shutters, then check out art galleries such as Rarity Gallery on Kalogera Street. From here it’s a quick stroll to Little Venice for waterfront bars.

Good for: Art galleries, shopping, dining

If you’re wondering where to stay in Mykonos for celebrity spotting, pop your champagne in exclusive Psarou. Arrive early to beat the summer crowds at Nammos Beach Club, or roll out your towel on the soft sand of the public beach area. The resort town of Platis Gialos is only a short walk away and offers a gorgeous view of the coast.

Good for: Luxury holidays, celebrity spotting, beaches

A calm, turquoise bay and a beachfront lined with shops and casual tavernas make Ornos one of the best neighborhoods to stay in Mykonos for families. It’s also popular with kitesurfers riding the wind at Korfos Beach. Spend your days waterskiing or lazing on beach chairs, then settle in at beach bars for spectacular sunsets.

Good for: Water sports, tavernas, families

Along with riding banana boats and building sandcastles, you’ll find plenty of things to do with family in Mykonos. Zip around the go-kart track at Raceland Mykonos, or explore the island on quad bike tours. Join a boat tour from Platis Gialos for snorkeling and sunset cruises. Or use the water taxis for a fun way to beach-hop.

Fill your bags with boho beachwear, handmade jewelry and windmill keyrings while shopping in Mykonos. Designer stores and souvenir shops line the whitewashed lanes of Mykonos Town. Shoe lovers flock to Mykonos Sandals in Little Venice for handcrafted leather footwear. Get up early to shop with the locals for fresh seafood and fruit at Pagka Market at the Old Port.

Museums in Mykonos display plenty of archeological treasures and traditional relics. See antique furniture and porcelain collections in a 19th-century Mykonian home at Lena’s House Folk Museum — part of the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos. If you’re traveling with kids, they’ll love the model ships and paddle steamers at the Aegean Maritime Museum.

Celebrity DJs join hedonists and clubbers from across the globe to enjoy the summer season nightlife in Mykonos. Bounce from your sunbed straight to the dancefloor at Super Paradise Beach Club or Tropicana Beach Bar. Not much of a party animal? That’s ok — there are plenty of restaurants and bars catering to a quieter night in Mykonos, especially in the more family-oriented areas.

The gorgeous beaches in Mykonos are among the most fashionable and popular in the Mediterranean — especially with the clubs and bars at Paraga, Psarou, Paradise and Super Paradise. But it’s easy to escape the rowdy crowds. Pack what you need for a day at neighboring Fokos and Mersini beaches on the northeast coast. You’ll find golden sand, crystal-clear water and few crowds.

Pack your appetite for delicious souvlaki skewers and seafood straight from the boat at the restaurants in Mykonos. Try gourmet Cycladic dishes at the renowned M-eating in Mykonos Town or spot celebrities while savoring lobster at Nero Nero in Ornos. Pair photo-worthy dishes with ocean views and unforgettable sunsets at the restaurants in Little Venice.