Mykonos

Greece

Things to do in Mykonos:

View the Gallery Windmills

Mykonos Restaurants

Cheap (6)

Katerina's

Sunny restaurant/bar with a small but spectacular terrace and glorious views of the windmills and glittering Aegean. Serves a good selection of light lunches, including sandwiches, and a mean caffe... read more
Affordable (6)

Pelican Restaurant

Attractive restaurant, draped in fuschia bougainvillea, serving up a strong selection of Greek and international delights. Think pork stuffed with mozzarella and tomatoes, aubergine platters and... read more
Good quality (7)

Sea Satin Market

At the far corner of Little Venice, just beneath the windmills, this restaurant is one of the few in town that offers freshly caught fish, with an extensive selection on ice. read more

Mykonos Nightlife

Chilled (6)

Blu-Blu Lounge

This trendy caf�/lounge bar is a cool place for a sundowner as you gaze over the port and enjoy sunset with a long drink. read more
Live Music (4)

Montparnasse Piano Bar

With a balcony next to the sea and views out to the Milky Way, this hip little bar offers nightly live music, cabaret and the best martinis in these parts. read more
Clubbing (6)

Space Dance Club

Wander beneath the canopy walkway to one of the liveliest clubs on the island. Revel in live DJ sets from some big names, including DJ Gogos and Freesprit, the resident tune spinners. read more

This Month in Mykonos (September):

By Sam Walker

Shopping: If you're looking to fit in with the glam-looking locals, you need only look as far as Soho-Soho, the best-known shop on the island. Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker is a fan, so you know they'll have a beautiful selection of clothing (81 Matoyanni. Tel. 2289 026 760).

Sightseeing: Whatever you do, don't miss the island's stunning sunsets. Arrive early and try to bag a seat at Caprice - a small cocktail bar with a few chairs spilling out onto the very, very narrow pavement next to the sea. The quintessential Mykonos experience.

Key areas: For a day relaxing on the beach, you're spoilt for choice on this beautiful island. Paradise Beach is one of the livelier options, with crystal-clear water, a couple of bars thumping out cool tunes and plenty of watersports activities.

Day trips: Just three kilometres south of Mykonos Town, Ornos is an attractive bay with a beautiful beach boasting neat rows of sunloungers and umbrellas. Take your pick from the smattering of seafront restaurants and caf�s for a late and leisurely lunch, while gazing over at the impressive yachts bobbing in the bay.

Mykonos Trivia

September: The island is named after a local hero. Mykonos, the son of Apollo, god of sun and light, lived on the nearby, mythical isle of Delos.
August: Mykonos is famed for its attractive whitewashed chapels. There are said to be 365 in total - one for every day of the year!
July: Small Delos - the must-see island near Mykonos, said to be the birthplace of Apollo - was once the world's greatest commercial centre.