Mykonos Holiday: 11 important things to know

Mykonos is considered a popular destination for jet-setters and also bears the name “Ibiza of Greece”. But not only the super-rich and party-goers feel at home on the party island. Chora, the capital of the island, is the epitome of the blue and white island paradise. A walk through the white alleys is the highlight of a Mykonos Holiday.

The seaside district of Little Venice and the white windmills are among the most popular sights in Greece. Are you interested in a Mykonos holiday? In this article, we summarized you the most important information about Mykonos.

#1 Where is the island of Mykonos?

The Greek island of Mykonos is one of the Cyclades archipelago and is located in the South Aegean Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The South Aegean is considered the most popular holiday region in Greece. The immediate neighboring islands are Tinos, Delos and Syros. Just over an hour’s ferry ride away Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades.

#2 Does Mykonos have an airport?

Mykonos has the international Flughafen Mykonos Airport JMK. The airport is located about 2 kilometers outside the main town of Chora. During the holiday season (June to October), there are several direct flights from Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin to the island of Mykonos. You can get more information in our article: Flights to Greece

The prices for direct flights to Mykonos vary depending on the travel time (low or high season) between 100 and 200 euros per flight. Travelers who are flirting with a Mykonos vacation should keep an eye out for early bird offers. One or the other flight bargain makes a return ticket for 150 euros possible.

How long does it take to fly to the island of Mykonos?

• Berlin to Mykonos Flight time: approx. 3 hours and 5 minutes
• Frankfurt to Mykonos Flight time: approx. 2 hours and 55 minutes
• Munich to Mykonos Flight time: approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes

→ Check out Skyscanner* to find the best flight deals to Mykonos: Show cheap flights*

#3 How big is the island of Mykonos?

With an area of 85 km², Mykonos is just as large as the city of Regensburg compared to others Greek Islands relatively small. Mykonos has a length of about 15 km and a width of about 10 km.

The manageable island can be explored with a scooter or small car. In just 20 minutes you can get from one end of the island to the other by your Mykonos rental car.

#4 Are there beautiful beaches in Mykonos?

There are numerous beautiful beaches on Mykonos. Due to the popularity of the island, however, you usually share the beautiful stretches of coast with many other holidaymakers. Most of the beaches in Mykonos are fine sand and slope gently into the sea.

If you want to avoid the crowds of people on your Mykonos vacation, you should avoid the most popular beaches. Alternatively, it is advisable to switch to a less frequented travel time. Until mid-May, things are still relaxed on the island. From the end of September, it also becomes noticeably quieter on Mykonos.

Beautiful beaches in Mykonos

• Agia Anna Beach
• Elia Beach
• Kalo Livadi
• Kalafati Beach
• Kapari Beach

Quiet beaches in Mykonos

• Frangias Beach
• Pano Tigani Beach
• Fokos Beach
• Mersini Beach
• Panormos Beach

#5 What is the name of the capital of Mykonos?

The capital of Mykonos is called Chora, also Mykonos Town. Of the almost 10,000 inhabitants of the island, a large part of them live in Chora or in the surrounding settlements. The manageable Mykonos town is more like a large village. The Chora is a traffic-free zone and can only be explored on foot.

The popular district is the busiest Little Venice, where crowds of people push their way through the alleys day and night. In order not to miss any highlights and popular photo spots of Chora, it is worth taking a look at the Mykonos City Walking Tour with a professional guide. You can book the informative tour on GetYourGuide*:

➲ To the guided Chora City Tour*

#6 Who is a Mykonos holiday suitable for?

Lovers of the blue and white Cycladic architecture feel at home in Mykonos right away. Between June and September, however, Mykonos is not a destination for those seeking peace and quiet. After all, the island is a real visitor magnet and attracts people from all over the world. In summer, numerous cruise ships also anchor. Then the Chora is literally bursting at the seams.

For those who are not deterred by the scenario of crowded old town alleys, a Mykonos holiday is worthwhile, especially in connection with a Island hopping in Greece. You should plan at least three nights on the island. In the hinterland, things are much more tranquil. For a family holiday with children, however, we would not recommend Mykonos in the high season.

#7 Do you have experience with a Mykonos holiday?

We visited the island of Mykonos in the spring, long before the first tourists reached the Cycladic island. As Greece lovers, the crowded summer on Mykonos has always deterred us. In the pre-season we got to know a different island, without parties and without crowds.

The Chora of Mykonos inspired us right away. Strolling through the white labyrinth of alleys, you feel like you’re in seventh heaven in Greece. One postcard motif chases the other. And the sunset at the windmills is truly phenomenal.

Maybe it was also because we enjoyed many sights and Mykonos highlights relatively undisturbed. If there is too much hustle and bustle in Mykonos Town, you are drawn to the hinterland – the Ano Mera. The second largest municipality on the island offers tranquillity and gives an idea of what the original Mykonos was once like.

#8 How do I find good and cheap Mykonos hotels?

Despite its manageable size, the island of Mykonos has a high density of accommodation. Even though Mykonos is known as Greek holiday resort of the super-rich there are still affordable hotels. If you don’t necessarily want to stay overnight in Chora, you can also find a Mykonos hotel in July for 100 euros per night (double room), including in Ano Mera.

Above Booking.com* you will find many places to stay on Mykonos and you can check prices here:

➲ To beautiful hotels on the island*

#9 Do you have any tips for beautiful Mykonos holiday homes?

In recent years, numerous new holiday homes have been built on Mykonos. Unfortunately to the disadvantage of the original island image. The landscape now looks heavily sprawl. The most expensive Mykonos holiday homes are located in the south and west of the island. In the north of Mykonos and in the heartland you will find cheaper holiday homes, bookable via Booking.com*:

➲ To beautiful holiday homes on the island*

#11 Do you have any more travel tips for your Mykonos vacation?

Due to its central location within the Cyclades and the international airport, Mykonos is a great starting point for a Cyclades Island Hopping. In three days you have seen the island highlights. If you have more time, you can sunbathe on the lonely eastern beaches or, depending on your preference, plunge into the party hustle and bustle. On Discover Cars* you can check prices and availability for a rental car:

➲ To the rental car booking for the island*

If you don’t plan your Mykonos vacation in the hot summer, a longer stay is also worthwhile. In spring, it blooms and greens on the otherwise quite barren island. There are plenty of things to do during a one-week stay, such as hiking along the old mule tracks on Mykonos. There is also an organic winery and a brewery to visit.

Mykonos Youtube Video

Impressions of the island can be found in the video by Robert Polasek ©:

→ Here you can get more information for your holiday planning, as well as interesting travel tips for your Mykonos vacation:

• Our highlights in Mykonos
• Mykonos Excursions & Tours
• Best Mykonos Hotels

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