{"id":52231,"date":"2025-09-11T22:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=52231"},"modified":"2026-09-04T12:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:29:47","slug":"mykonos-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/mykonos-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"Mykonos: The 8 most beautiful highlights of the party island"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you ask Greeks on other islands about Mykonos<\/strong>, they quickly wave off in disgust. “Mykonos is not Greece,” you hear them saying. Regulars’ table slogans? By no means! In fact, the beautiful Cycladic island is a completely different world. The crises of recent years have never occurred here, tourism is flourishing and the construction boom continues.<\/p>\n

\u00bbMykonos in summer: Excessive parties, crowded alleys and Overpriced<\/span>Restaurants. In addition, beaches where you can’t see the sand anymore because of all the people.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Mykonos – A dream in blue and white<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Every year, crowds of tourists crowd through the narrow streets of Mykonos Town, none of the few Mykonos sights<\/strong> without countless other holidaymakers. Newcomers to Greece, who have been guided by idyllic catalogue pictures, are completely shocked after a few hours and the blue and white dream is shattered.<\/p>\n

Whether a holiday on Mykonos is worthwhile and whether there is still a bit of originality, we reveal in this travel report and at the same time present our highlights of the Mykonos Island<\/strong> which you should not miss:<\/p>\n

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Mykonos Map<\/strong>: This map includes all Mykonos Highlights<\/span>, 35 Places to Visit & Insider Tips<\/span>, 17 Beaches & Bays<\/span>, as well as personal recommendations for 29 restaurants & cafes<\/span>. Ideal for holiday planning and local navigation. Can be used for smartphone, tablet and PC\/Mac. Click here and start using it right away: To the Mykonos map<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Is a Mykonos vacation worth it at all?<\/h2>\n

Mykonos is an interesting Greek island with beautiful beaches and a lot of Cycladic flair, but it is bursting at the seams, especially in July and August. None of the Mykonos highlights<\/strong> without numerous Instagrammers, always on the lookout for the perfect photo, of course atmospherically staged with an extravagant dress.<\/p>\n

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Exuberant atmosphere in Little Venice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For lovers of the original Greece, summer in Mykonos is an absolute no-go. If you don’t know from the mass tourism in Greece<\/strong> then it is probably most clearly felt here. To get a reasonably quiet impression of the Cycladic island, please go on a Mykonos Holiday<\/a> in the low season.<\/p>\n

We were also curious and wanted to get an idea of the Greek party island<\/strong> and visited Mykonos for a week in May. But while other Cycladic islands were still preparing for the season, Mykonos was already bustling with activity. This island is another world!<\/p>\n

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Also well attended in May<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even in the low season, it is normal for people to squeeze through the alleys in single file and there is daily traffic chaos around Mykonos Town. We personally were shocked, even on the most popular Greek Islands<\/a> Rhodes and Crete we have never experienced a traffic jam in May.<\/p>\n

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Daily traffic chaos in Mykonos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Only when you leave the main town behind do you experience a touch of peace and discover corners that you can definitely love. This will not be enough for long-time Greece experts. The urban sprawl has reached such proportions that only a few parts are still untouched. Therefore, Mykonos is only interesting for bucket list nerds or for a short stop on an island hopping.<\/p>\n

#1 Chora: Walking Tour of Mykonos Town<\/h2>\n

Chora, the Old Town of Mykonos<\/strong> is a true postcard motif and is one of the most photographed places in Greece. If you want to get a taste of empty alleys in summer, you should leave early at times. From noon onwards, it gets really crowded in the largest town on the island, especially due to the numerous cruise tourists.<\/p>\n