Things to do and how we got around in Mykonos

 

Saint Nikolaos of Kadena

We were booked near the Kalo Livadi Beach in Mykonos. Our hotel was close to the best beach among those we visited, but it was far from other places we wanted to explore—about 30min drive to main town and over a kilometer walk to the nearest bus stop. So, here’s what we did:

Delos tour - we got a Delos tour which included hotel pick up/return. Of course, this cost us an extra Eur50, but we enjoyed the convenience of not having to secure a cab (very few in Mykonos) or managing the timing of the public bus (only about hourly, which would totally screw up your plans if you missed it). From the port, Delos island is only about a 40-minute boat ride. We explored this UNESCO site for about 3 hours, marveling at the structures and even flooring that had been preserved. We started off doing the most difficult part, which was climbing Mt. Cynthus. While only under 400 ft, it is the highest point on the island and had the most wonderful views. The museum was unfortunately closed the time we were there, where they kept the original Naxian stone lions. However, the Terrace of the Lions, were still an amazing sight to see.

Temple of Aphrodite @Delos Island

path to Mt Cynthus @Delos

Terrace of the Lions @Delos

Explore Chora – we took advantage of a late hotel return after our Delos tour and explored the Mykonos Town or Chora. It was fun to get lost in the maze of streets filled with boutiques, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. 

Sunset @Kastros

In Chora, you can also see many beautiful landmarks such as Little Venice, the Windmills, Panagia Paroportiani, among others.

Little Venice @Mykonos

Windmills @Mykonos

Panagia Paraportiani

Explore Ano Mera – we had lunch at Kalammmakia where I got kebabs and fried cheese. 

Fried Cheese and Kebabs @Kalammmakia

Then we checked out the town where the Tourliani monastery was located

Tourliani monastery @Ano Mera

and Gyzi castle ruins which dates back from the 13^th C Medieval times.

Gyzi castle ruins @Ano Mera

Gyzi castle ruins @Ano Mera

Beach- hopping – we got a quad/ATV to get around the island.

one of the quads to rent in Mykonos

 We went to several beaches for a whole day and here’s our take:

 Paradise and Super Paradise beach – party/club beaches. Sun beds are more pricey but more elegant.

Super Paradise beach

lounge at Paradise Beach

Paraga Beach – had a lot of rocks and the sand was grainy/pebble-y. Quite busy.

Agrari Beach – beautiful, quiet beach. Waves were more intense and the waters are deeper (drop is a bit more abrupt).

Agrari beach

Kalo Livado Beach – our favourite. The beach was long and wide and the area was quiet and relaxed. The sand was more fine and waters are shallower.

There were so many other beaches to explore and each one has a different vibe. Of course, you can spend days just being on the beach. For all of these, the waters were super clean and crystal clear. You can actually see little fish swimming by you.  

Hubby and I liked the more relaxed vibe of Mykonos (compared to Santorini), even if getting around was challenging. We have seen many beautiful beaches around the world and the beaches of Mykonos rank high! Add that to having a UNESCO site, (and once a sacred site) Delos, 40 minutes away and a beautiful town to get lost in, Mykonos is definitely one of the Greek islands to visit!