Travel Guide Mykonos
Mykonos. The mere mention of this Greek island - one of the 6,000 other islands and islets stretching across the Ionian and Aegean Seas - creates enchantment. Belonging to the very touristic Cyclades archipelago, it has been the most famous since the 1950s! Indeed, it is partly thanks to the Greek billionaire Aristotle Onassis that Mykonos owes its reputation as a land of freedom, but also to the gay community that has been living there for many years, giving a new lease of life to eccentric parties, crazy happenings and alternative bars. Despite an impressive and festive mass tourism during July and August, Mykonos has managed to maintain a simple way of life and the inhabitants of Chora, the capital, continue to cultivate village habits, punctuated by the alternation of the moon and the sun. The Mykonos tourist guide offers trails to discover this island enamelled with windmills and cubic whitewashed houses perched on rocks with green or indigo reflections. From the old port and its beautiful Byzantine style churches to the temples of Paraga and Paradise Beach, from its many beaches including Kalafatis to the inland villages and beautiful coves, Mykonos has much more to offer than its Dionysian nights! Kalos irthate! Welcome! Welcome!
What to visit Mykonos?
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When to go to Mykonos?
When to go to Mykonos? Of course, the hottest time to visit Mykonos is in the summer, but if you have the choice, avoid the month of August, when the sites and hotels are crowded with Greek tourists, as well as others. The first half of July is the best time to go to Mykonos. The most peaceful periods are spring and autumn. The conditions are also ideal between Easter and the end of June: the weather is mild and the sites are not yet crowded, while transportation is already organized for the summer season. In addition, the holiday offers are not yet those of the high season. In winter, most hotels and restaurants close, except of course in the cities. When to go to Mykonos? From April to the end of October, taking care to avoid the August crowds.
Weather at the moment
Mykonos has a Mediterranean climate: very hot in July and August while from May until October the weather becomes pleasant in the Cyclades. The winter is harsh with a lot of rain and wind, and the houses and apartments are not heated. In January and February, temperatures in Mykonos are around 12°C.
Prices in Mykonos vary widely depending on the season: a big budget in June can become quite average in July and even barely sufficient in mid-August. For a cheap trip, prefer the months of May and October, sometimes even April for the open establishments, because the prices drop by half or are divided by 3 or 4. During these periods, the traveler will be surprised by the low prices in the bars and restaurants of Mykonos. The same goes for accommodation.
No visa is required to travel to Mykonos. For European Union citizens, an identity card or passport is sufficient. For unaccompanied minors, an authorization to leave the country is required (forms available at the town hall or police station). No visa is required for Canadian nationals if their stay is less than three months. For Swiss nationals, it is necessary to be able to show a valid identity card or passport. Documents required if you come to Mykonos with your car: national driving license (not to be forgotten if you plan to rent a car or a motorcycle) or international license, green insurance card.
The Greek islands do not present any major health risks and no vaccinations are required to travel to Mykonos. However, beware of mosquito bites and sunburns. Concerning hydration, water is not drinkable everywhere in Mykonos. Ask before filling your water bottle.
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How to go to Mykonos? Our advice & tips
Mykonos and the Cyclades in general are well known to travel agencies and tour operators, tourism being far from being a new phenomenon in the Greek islands. It is not uncommon to be able to take advantage of combined flight-hotel offers or of rather interesting all-inclusive stays. You can concentrate your trip on the island of Mykonos or include it in a tour or cruise in Greece, in the Cyclades and other archipelagos.
Discover our selection of travel agencies for this destinationTo get to Mykonos by your own means, several options are available, the easiest being the plane. In summer, direct low-cost flights are available. Out of season, you will have to transit through the capital Athens, which is very well served all year round, and then head for Mykonos, either by plane or by boat. To save money, remember to book your flight and accommodation well in advance.
The roads of Mykonos are well maintained but very congested and they are no longer adequate for the large number of visitors who come to the island every summer. Nevertheless, it is possible to rent a vehicle (car or scooter) to reach the four corners of the island. Cabs, although not numerous enough at the peak of the season, will also take you everywhere. The old port and the Chora are pedestrian areas only. However, the rest of the island is not suitable for walkers.
