Mykonos is the most cosmopolitan and hip of the Greek islands, yet remains very traditional, making for an interesting and challenging holiday destination for all types of visitors: straight or gay, families or singles, those seeking adventurous night life or a quiet holiday. There is lots of beach life from 11.00 until 18.00, after which everyone gravitates towards town where the main street, Matogianni, is full of shops, bars and restaurants open until very late. The island's many well-preserved windmills, hundreds of red-roofed churches and its close proximity to the historical island of Delos add a flavour of culture and custom. One of the highlights of Mykonos is the view of the sunset from Little Venice.
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Essentials
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Late breakfast, late lunch, late dinner. |
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Shops and boutiques are open until 01.00. |
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Rent a car or scooter as there are only 28 taxis for the whole island. |
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Avoid motorbikes. Driving them or approaching them. |
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Drive carefully. No traffic lights, narrow streets and low visibility. |
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When it is windy (meltemi is the famous north wind) stay on the southern beaches. |
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Dress casually. |
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Make the most of the small and easily accessible airport. |
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Avoid dining in the town's small streets when it is hot. |
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Avoid dining in big restaurants with long menus that have pictures of the dishes. |
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Hotels
Independent and easy
Elena Hotel
Rohari Street
+ 30 22890 23457
www.elenahotel.com
Dependable chain
Santa Marina Resort & Villas
Ornos Bay
+ 30 22890 23220
www.starwoodhotels.com
Premium
Belvedere Hotel
School of Fine Arts District
+ 30 22890 25122
www.belvederehotel.com
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Dining
Fast breakfast
Angolo Bar
Laka Square
+ 30 22890 24207
Leisurely breakfast
In premium hotels
Mid-morning coffee
Raya
In the port next to the Myconian Inn
+ 30 22890 28223
Lunch with friends
Kiki's
Agios Sostis Beach
Picnic spot
Any of the wilder beaches
Agios Sostis, Panormos, Fokos after sunset
Lunch on your own
Piccolo deli
In town
Sunset cocktail
Belvedere Hotel bar
School of Fine Arts District
+ 30 22890 25122
Dinner for two
Gola
Drafaki
+ 30 22890 23010
Dinner with friends
Nobu Matsuhisa Mykonos
Belvedere Hotel, School of Fine Arts District
+ 30 22890 25122
Barbecue/al fresco dining spot
Kounelas
On the harbour
+ 30 22890 28220
Big dinner with friends
Sea Satin Market
Little Venice
+30 22890 24676
Drink after dinner
Astra
Enoplon Dynameon St
+30 22890 24767
Late drinks
El Pecado
Great bar at the beginning of the harbour near the guarded gatehouse
Late bite
Jimmy's for souvlaki
Find this small grill at the central road fork of Horta
On the tiles
Cavo Paradiso
Left of the hill on Paradise Beach
+30 22890 27205
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Reading
Bookstore
Eleftheroudakis
Drafaki
+ 30 22890 28992
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Essentials
Ornos pharmacy
+ 30 22890 25163
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Shopping
Something you can't get anywhere else
Minas Jewellery
In the town square
+ 30 22890 27320
Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Fürstenberg Boutique
In the port
+ 30 22890 27330
Something for the kids
Lito for beach paraphernalia
+ 30 22890 26377
Something for someone you love
LalaoUnis jewellery
14 Polykandrioti
+ 30 22890 22444
Something for yourself
Fashion fixes from Scoop
Belvedere Hotel, School of Fine Arts District
+ 30 22890 25122
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Two hour tour
Delos Island
Windmills Travel & Tourism, Fabrica Square
+ 30 22890 26555-7
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Limousine/car
There is no limousine service in Mykonos. Only premium hotels provide cars with drivers to their guests as a service.
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Transport
There are regular bus services all across the island to the beaches or water taxis at every quay.
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Fitness
Good gym
Body Work
Vrisi, on the road to Plati Yialos Beach
+30 22890 22225
Good running route
From town south to Ornos Bay
Alternative diversion
Kalo Livadi beach