Cyclades
Mykonos
The world's most glamorous party island — beaches by day, clubs until dawn.
Getting around
Scooter friendly
Cost
€€€
In peak season
Busy in peak
Best months
Jun – Sep
From Athens
Flight or ferry
In pictures
Mykonos
Mykonos has never pretended to be anything other than what it is: Europe's most glamorous party island. Little Venice — a row of houses built directly over the sea — and the iconic whitewashed windmills above Chora are genuinely beautiful, and the winding lanes of the old town reward aimless wandering at any hour. But the real Mykonos identity is after dark: DJs flying in from Ibiza, beach clubs at Paradise and Psarou where sun loungers cost more than dinner elsewhere in Greece, and a long-standing LGBTQ+ openness that has made it one of Europe's most welcoming destinations for decades. Super Paradise beach in particular has a legendary reputation. If you want it, nobody does it better. If you don't, go almost anywhere else in Greece.
How it scores
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Food
- Culture
- Nature
- Family
- Accessibility
- Value for money
The catch
One of the most expensive islands in the Mediterranean. The party scene is relentless and inescapable.
Hidden gem
Fokos Beach on the north coast — no umbrellas, one taverna, and the only place on Mykonos that still feels wild.
Where it sits
Cyclades, Greece
Mykonos — frequently asked
- When is the best time to visit Mykonos? +
- The best months to visit Mykonos are June to September. Avoid late July and August if you can — the island is extremely crowded in peak season.
- How do you get to Mykonos from Athens? +
- Mykonos has an airport, so you can fly direct from Athens in under an hour or take the ferry (about 5.5 hours).
- Is Mykonos good for couples? +
- Mykonos is a charming pick for couples, especially shoulder season.
- Is Mykonos good for families with kids? +
- Mykonos is not the easiest island for families with young kids.
- Is Mykonos expensive? +
- Mykonos is mid-range on price — value-for-money is on the weaker side, so set expectations.
- Do you need a car on Mykonos? +
- A scooter or ATV is the easiest way to get around Mykonos. Buses cover the main routes but a scooter unlocks the quiet beaches.
- What's the catch with Mykonos? +
- One of the most expensive islands in the Mediterranean. The party scene is relentless and inescapable.