Free things to do · Mykonos · Greece
8 free things to do in Mykonos
Mykonos without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 3 days in Mykonos without paying an entry fee: Little Venice, Kato Mili windmills, Panagia Paraportiani and Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street are all free. Travel in June or September for lower hotel prices than in July and August.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 8
- Low-cost extras
- 4
- Cost level
- Very expensive
- Lowest hotel prices
- November–March
Free sights and experiences
Waterfront · Mykonos Town (Chora)
1.Little Venice
Find a seat by 6pm in July or August for sunset, or watch from the rocks below the windmills for free.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
- Photo spot
Landmark · Mykonos Town (Chora)
2.Kato Mili windmills
Visit early in the morning for photos without crowds, or at golden hour from the Little Venice side.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Religious site · Mykonos Town (Chora)
3.Panagia Paraportiani
Combine it with Little Venice, a two-minute walk away, and visit at sunset when the walls glow.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Street · Mykonos Town (Chora)
4.Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street
Get deliberately lost in the early morning, when lanes are empty and freshly whitewashed steps catch the light.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Architecture
Viewpoint · Agios Stefanos
5.Armenistis Lighthouse
Drive or ride up before sunset and bring a drink; there are no facilities at the lighthouse.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Ano Mera
6.Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery
Visit in the late morning, then stay for a long taverna lunch on the square.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Food
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Beach · North coast
7.Agios Sostis
Bring an umbrella and water, and come on a day when the meltemi wind is light.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Nature
Beach · North coast
8.Ftelia
Watch the windsurfers from the beach on windy days, or swim when the wind drops in the morning.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- History
- Free
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Mykonos Town (Chora) | Little Venice, Kato Mili windmills, Panagia Paraportiani and Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street | 1–2 hours + 30 minutes + 20 minutes + 1–2 hours |
| Agios Stefanos | Armenistis Lighthouse | 1 hour |
| Ano Mera | Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery | 2 hours |
| North coast | Agios Sostis and Ftelia | Half a day + 2–3 hours |
Worth a small ticket
Museum · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Visit before Delos to understand the island's history, or on a windy day when boats are cancelled.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Aegean Maritime Museum
Children who like boats enjoy the ship models; it is a good stop during the heat of the day.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Beach · Agios Ioannis
Agios Ioannis beach
Stay for sunset; it is one of the few beaches where the sun drops into the sea opposite you.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Beach · South coast
Elia beach
Arrive by sea taxi for the scenic route along the south coast's bays.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
More ways to save
- Travel in June or September for lower hotel prices than in July and August.
- Use buses and sea taxis instead of taxis and private transfers where possible.
- Free sections of beaches let you skip sunbed fees; bring your own umbrella.
- Eat gyros, bakery pies and inland tavernas to balance expensive dinners.
- Confirm prices for sunbeds, fish and drinks before ordering at beach clubs.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Mykonos expensive to visit?
Mykonos is very expensive for most visitors, but 8 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Mykonos?
Little Venice: Find a seat by 6pm in July or August for sunset, or watch from the rocks below the windmills for free.