Mykonos is also known for its epic party scene, charming villages, and gorgeous resorts.

And that’s just the beginning.

“Mykonos has some of thebest beachesin the Cyclades.

Red domed church in Mykonos, Greece

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Here, guests can book oversized, light-filled suites, which open to private patios with plunge pools.

patio overlooking a pool and the sea

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Theluxury resortsits atop a hill, providing panoramic views from every corner.

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Best Things to Do

Visit the windmills.

No visit to Mykonos is complete without a stroll through the iconic windmills of Kato Mili.

White famous windmills overlooking Little Venice and Mykonos old town, Mykonos, Cyclades, Greece

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See Little Venice.

Walk and shop around Chora.

Spend some time walking through the main village of Chora, a.k.a.

The Little Venice district with bars and restaurants by the sea in Mykonos island at dusk, Greece. Greek resort at night

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Hit the beach.

There are22 official beachesand several other unofficial options to spend your days on while on Mykonos.

Skandinavian Bar & Disco

Skandinavian Bar & Discohas kept the party going since the late 1970s.

The sandy beach near the blue sea with sun beds and umbrellas. Mykonos

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Here, guests can dance between three rooms, including an open-air courtyard.

Temperatures are warm but not stifling, and destinations are open but relatively quiet.”

Direct ferries take about 2.5 hours.

Narrow streets of a village in Mykonos

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Villages to See

Mykonos Town

Mykonos Town is the heart of the island.

Ornos

The beach village of Ornos is also worth an entire day’s excursion.

Though it’s the second-largest village on Mykonos, it’s still considerably smaller than Mykonos Town.

Mykonos is Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades

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There are plenty of major car rental services available, including Hertz, Europcar, and Budget.

By Public Transit

Mykonos has a robustbus systemthat takes travelers to and frommajor townsand beaches.

Just check that to be extra cautious and always wear a helmet.