5 days in Mykonos

Day by day

1. Day 1: Little Venice and Kato Mili windmills

   Little Venice, Kato Mili windmills and Panagia Paraportiani, then Paradise and Super Paradise beaches in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Little Venice

      Find a seat by 6pm in July or August for sunset, or watch from the rocks below the windmills for free. (1–2 hours, free).

   2. Late morning

      Kato Mili windmills

      Visit early in the morning for photos without crowds, or at golden hour from the Little Venice side. (30 minutes, free).

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Kopanisti

      Traditional tavernas in Chora and Ano Mera; delicatessens sell it in tubs.

   4. Afternoon

      Panagia Paraportiani

      Combine it with Little Venice, a two-minute walk away, and visit at sunset when the walls glow. (20 minutes, free).

   5. Evening

      Paradise and Super Paradise beaches

      Take a sea taxi from Platis Gialos instead of driving; parking is scarce in July and August.

2. Day 2: Delos and Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

   Delos, Archaeological Museum of Mykonos and Aegean Maritime Museum, then Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Delos

      Take an early boat, bring water and a hat, and climb Mount Kynthos for the view over the ruins; there is very little shade. (Half a day, mid-priced).

   2. Late morning

      Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

      Visit before Delos to understand the island's history, or on a windy day when boats are cancelled. (45 minutes, low cost).

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Louza

      Taverna meze platters and local delicatessens.

   4. Afternoon

      Aegean Maritime Museum

      Children who like boats enjoy the ship models; it is a good stop during the heat of the day. (45 minutes, low cost).

   5. Evening

      Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street

      Get deliberately lost in the early morning, when lanes are empty and freshly whitewashed steps catch the light.

3. Day 3: Armenistis Lighthouse and Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery

   Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery and Platis Gialos and Psarou, then Little Venice in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Armenistis Lighthouse

      Drive or ride up before sunset and bring a drink; there are no facilities at the lighthouse. (1 hour, free).

   2. Late morning

      Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery

      Visit in the late morning, then stay for a long taverna lunch on the square. (2 hours, free).

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Mostra

      Tavernas and beach restaurants across the island.

   4. Afternoon

      Platis Gialos and Psarou

      Swim at Platis Gialos for easy family facilities, then walk over the headland to see the scene at Psarou. (Half a day, mid-priced).

   5. Evening

      Little Venice

      Sunset cocktail bars right on the water.

4. Day 4: Day trip to Tinos

   About 20–35 minutes by ferry each way. Getting there: Ferry from Mykonos New Port.

   1. Morning

      Travel to Tinos

      About 20–35 minutes by ferry (Ferry from Mykonos New Port); about 20 km.

   2. Day

      Tinos

      A quieter neighbouring island known for the pilgrimage Church of Panagia Evangelistria, marble-carving villages such as Pyrgos and over a thousand ornate dovecotes in the countryside. Best for culture, quiet stays and food lovers.

   3. Evening

      Back in Mykonos

      Dinner: try Mykonian onion pie.

5. Day 5: Agios Sostis and Ftelia

   Agios Sostis, Ftelia and Agios Ioannis beach, then Chora's lanes in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Agios Sostis

      Bring an umbrella and water, and come on a day when the meltemi wind is light. (Half a day, free).

   2. Late morning

      Ftelia

      Watch the windsurfers from the beach on windy days, or swim when the wind drops in the morning. (2–3 hours, free).

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Mykonian onion pie

      Traditional tavernas, especially in Ano Mera and around Chora's back streets.

   4. Afternoon

      Agios Ioannis beach

      Stay for sunset; it is one of the few beaches where the sun drops into the sea opposite you. (Half a day, low cost).

   5. Evening

      Chora's lanes

      Bars and clubs around Matoyianni and the harbour, including LGBTQ+ venues, busy until dawn in summer.

Before you go

Reserve timed tickets for Delos before you travel; the rest of this plan needs no advance booking.

Where to stay for this itinerary

With 5 nights, Mykonos Town (Chora) keeps most of this route within easy reach. For a calmer or cheaper base, Ornos ($$$) suits families, beach and couples. Compare every area.

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 24–32 hours of visiting over 5 days, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June, so in winter start early and keep museums for the afternoon.

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