Good to know
Good to Know
- Long ago, it is believed that pirates roamed the streets of Mykonos Town, and that is the reason the streets are so narrow and maze-like, so as to confuse possible raiders.
- Little Venice is overpriced and crowded, especially when the cruise ships are docked.
- Film directors have favored Little Venice's authentic charm, featuring it in international movies since the 1950s.
- The famous Kato Mili windmills are a row of four windmills standing majestically on a hill overlooking the sea, built by the Venetians in the 16th century, the three-story windmills are capped with wood and straw and were primarily used to mill wheat until they stopped operating in the mid-20th century.
- The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is located very close to the Old Port and can easily be combined with a town stroll or visit to Little Venice.
- The ancient city of Mykonos, while less known than Delos, is a hidden gem worth exploring near Ano Mera village, where visitors can see remnants of houses, roads, and key public amenities.
Museums
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
- Hours
- Winter: 09:00-16:00 | Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesday & public holidays. Summer: 09:00-16:00 | Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesday & public holidays
- Location
- Mykonos Town, near the Old Port
- Ticket Price
- €4.00
- Notes
- Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. Children and those with specific disabilities usually enjoy free entry.
- Description
- Housed in a 1905 neoclassical building, the museum's collection includes items from excavations at Rineia, an islet where the extensive necropolis of ancient Dilos was located, as well as important finds from Mykonos. Its most famous item is a vase with the image of a Trojan horse, dating back to the 7th century BC and discovered in Mykonos in 1961.
Folklore Museum / Lena's House Museum
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
- Location
- Mykonos Town (Folklore Museum at Kastro House); Lena's House near Tria Pigadia
- Ticket Price
- €0.00
- Description
- Step back in time at the Mykonos Folklore Museum in an 18th-century sea captain's house, offering a glimpse into Mykonian life in past centuries, featuring traditional furniture, ancient tools, and ship models. Lena's House Museum is a beautifully preserved 19th-century home, a stunning example of Cycladic architecture where the house retains its original furnishings, textiles, and everyday objects.
Aegean Maritime Museum
- Hours
- Daily, 10:30 am to 9 pm
- Location
- Mykonos Town
- Ticket Price
- €5.00
- Description
- Discover the island's maritime history and admire the impressive collection of ship models, navigational instruments, and maritime paintings.
Must See Sites
Delos Island (Ancient Site & Museum)
- Access
- Ferries depart from the old port with departure times from Mykonos at 9am, 10am, 11:30am and 5pm, and returns from Delos at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm and 7:30pm. The ferry ride takes between 30 and 40 minutes.
- Ferry Ticket Roundtrip
- €22
- Admission Archaeological Site
- €12
- Description
- Just a short boat ride from Mykonos, Delos Island is one of the most important mythological and archaeological sites in Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1990. The island's sprawling ruins include the Terrace of the Lions (6th century BC), the grand Sanctuary of Apollo, and a well-preserved Roman mosaic floor in the House of Dionysus.
- Practical Notes
- Depending on the time of year, there are between one and four crossings to Delos from Mykonos. Professional tour guides meet visitors at the gate in Delos and once they have sufficient people they start the tour.
Windmills of Mykonos (Kato Mili)
- Location
- On a hill overlooking Mykonos Town and Little Venice
- Admission
- Free (external viewing)
- Description
- Mykonos' windmills are the island's most photographed landmarks with a group of five standing on a hill across from Little Venice, and are also a popular sunset spot with beautiful views over the sea. Built by the Venetians in the 16th century, the windmills once played a crucial role in the local economy grinding wheat, and today offer panoramic views of the surrounding sea and town, especially at sunset.
Church of Panagia Paraportiani
- Location
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Admission
- Free (external viewing)
- Description
- Nestled at the junction of four narrow lanes in Mykonos Town, the Panagia Paraportiani Church is a masterpiece of Cycladic architecture comprising five individual chapels built from the 14th to 17th centuries. Perhaps the most photographed religious building in all of Greece, Panagia Paraportiani isn't actually one church but five chapels ingeniously merged together—four on the ground floor and one perched on top, all covered in white stucco.
Little Venice (Alefkandra)
- Location
- Waterfront, Mykonos Town
- Admission
- Free (open exploration of streets and waterfront)
- Description
- Perched on the western edge of Mykonos Town, Little Venice emerged in the 18th century when affluent Venetian sea captains built multi-storey waterfront houses with storied balconies over the Aegean Sea. Known locally as 'Ala Nisi' or 'Pink Island,' its colorful façades reflect off shimmering waves. Over centuries, these houses served as storage for wine and tar, later evolving into intimate cafés and bars. Each evening, travelers gather to watch the sun set behind the 16th-century Panagia Paraportiani spire.
Mykonos Town (Chora) / Old Town
- Location
- Central Mykonos
- Admission
- Free
- Description
- The main town of Mykonos is Chora, often referred to as Mykonos town, a maze of narrow streets with whitewashed buildings with shutters and railings painted in a rainbow of colors, small restaurants, boutique and designer shopping. The Old Town is a labyrinth of narrow streets filled with history and charm, once the heart of the island's trading activity.
Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- There is typically no official online pre-booking system for Archaeological Museum tickets; tickets are usually purchased directly at the museum's entrance upon arrival.
- Ferries to Delos leave as early as 9 a.m. and return as late as 8 p.m. You can also visit the island with the help of a guided tour.
- Be sure to get to the port about a half hour before departure time for ferry departures.
- The most interesting museums are only open in the morning and some, like the Folklore Museum, are only open for a couple of hours late in the evening.
- Free admission is offered on March 6 (in memory of Melina Mercouri), April 18 (International Monuments Day), May 18 (International Museums Day), the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days), October 28 (National Holiday), and every first Sunday of each month from November 1st until March 31st.
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