Nightlife · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Mykonos, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Mykonos is one of Europe's best-known party islands, from sunset bars in Little Venice and late clubs in Chora to beach clubs that start in the afternoon. It has a long-established LGBTQ+ scene. The main areas are Little Venice, Chora's lanes, Paradise and Super Paradise and Psarou and Kalo Livadi.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 4
- Stay near the action
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Local drink
- Ouzo and meze
Where to go out
Little Venice
Sunset cocktail bars right on the water.
Chora's lanes
Bars and clubs around Matoyianni and the harbour, including LGBTQ+ venues, busy until dawn in summer.
Paradise and Super Paradise
Beach clubs with DJs from afternoon into the night in July and August.
Psarou and Kalo Livadi
Upmarket day clubs and beach restaurants with high minimum spends.
Nightlife tips
- Book beach-club sunbeds and tables in advance in high season and ask about minimum spends.
- Clubs in Chora fill after 1am; dinner around 10pm is normal.
- Taxis are scarce at night; plan your ride back or stay within walking distance.
Evening sights
Waterfront · Mykonos Town (Chora)
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
Street · Mykonos Town (Chora)
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
Beach · South coast
Paradise and Super Paradise beaches
Take a sea taxi from Platis Gialos instead of driving; parking is scarce in July and August.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- After dark
- Outdoors
What to drink
- Ouzo and meze — Anise-flavoured spirit diluted with water and ice, sipped slowly with small plates of olives, cheese and seafood.
- Freddo espresso — Espresso shaken with ice, Greece's standard summer coffee; the freddo cappuccino adds a cap of cold milk foam.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 17:24 | 10°C (50°F) | 9 |
| April | About 19:53 | 13°C (55°F) | 4 |
| July | About 20:40 | 22°C (72°F) | 0 |
| October | About 18:42 | 17°C (63°F) | 4 |
Getting home late
- Bus — Check which terminal your bus uses; timetables are posted at the stops and online.
- Taxi — Pre-book airport and port transfers in July and August.
- Walking — Chora is entirely walkable and largely car-free; Little Venice, the windmills and the Old Port are within ten minutes of each other.
Late-night bites
- Kopanisti — Traditional tavernas in Chora and Ano Mera; delicatessens sell it in tubs.
- Louza — Taverna meze platters and local delicatessens.
- Mostra — Tavernas and beach restaurants across the island.
- Gyros and souvlaki — Grill counters in Chora's lanes, open late for the after-bar crowd.
Staying safe at night
Mykonos is generally relaxed, but scooter and ATV accidents on narrow roads are common, and the summer meltemi can create strong currents on north-coast beaches. Drink plenty of water in the heat, and confirm prices before ordering at beach clubs.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, couples and shopping
Mykonos Town (Chora)
Chora wraps around the Old Port, with Matoyianni street, Little Venice, the windmills and the Kastro quarter around Panagia Paraportiani. Staying here puts restaurants, nightlife, the Delos boats and both bus stations within walking distance, but rooms are small and lanes can be noisy late at night.
- Good
- Walk to restaurants, bars and sights; Boats to Delos from the Old Port; Bus links to the beaches
- Watch out
- Noisy late into the night in summer; No beach in town; Small, expensive rooms
- Nearby
- Little Venice, Kato Mili windmills, Old Port, Matoyianni street
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Mykonos?
Little Venice, Chora's lanes and Paradise and Super Paradise. Sunset cocktail bars right on the water.
+Which area of Mykonos is best for nightlife?
Mykonos Town (Chora): The island's whitewashed main town of lanes, chapels, shops and bars.