Planning
Mykonos, explained properly
Short, specific guides to the decisions that shape a Mykonos trip. No filler, no 'hidden gems', and nothing that goes stale — we tell you how the island works and leave the timetables to the people who run them.
Choosing a base
Where to stay in Mykonos
The island is small but its areas are very different. Match the part of Mykonos to the trip you actually want — town, calm beach, party beach, resort or village.
Reviewed 5 Sept 2026
Read the guideGetting around
Mykonos without a car
Buses, sea taxis, transfers and your own two feet — how to do the island car-free, and when a scooter or hire car is worth it.
Itinerary
Mykonos in 3 days
A realistic three-day plan that fits in Delos, a boat day and the best of Chora without turning the trip into a checklist.
The essentials
Mykonos for first-time visitors
What to book before you land, how the island actually works, and the handful of things that catch people out.
Beaches
Mykonos beaches guide
The south coast for calm water and clubs, the north for wildness and wind. Which beach for which kind of day.
Nights out
Mykonos nightlife guide
Sunset bars, Chora's lanes, beach clubs and the after-hours scene — how a Mykonos night is structured and where each part happens.
Port day
Mykonos on a cruise stop
Where ships dock, how to get into town, and what fits in a port day — Delos, Chora, a beach or a half-day tour.
Deciding
Mykonos vs. Santorini
The two most famous Cyclades are very different islands. Which one — or both — for your kind of trip.
Day trip
Visiting Delos from Mykonos
The sacred island next door: how the boats work, guided or not, what to see in the heat, and how to combine Delos with Rhenia.
Timing
When to visit Mykonos
Month by month: sea temperature, wind, crowds, what is open and what the island feels like — so you can pick the right week.