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Mykonos

Cycladic whitewash by day, one of Europe's biggest party scenes by night.

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Place: Cyclades · Greece · GR
World region: Europe
Type: Island
ID: DST-0078

Why go

Cycladic whitewash by day, one of Europe's biggest party scenes by night.

Mykonos serves two very different audiences and the season determines which one you meet. Delos, the archaeological island next door, is badly underrated.

Signature experiences

Delos archaeological site
Little Venice at sunset
Beach clubs on the south coast

Interest tags

beachnightlifehistoryluxury

Good for

GroupsCouplesNightlife travellers

Pairs well with

Santorini Paros Naxos

Best months

May-Jun · Sep

Avoid months

Jul-Aug (peak price) · Nov-Mar (closed)

Ideal stay

3 days

Nearest airport

JMK · Mykonos

Pace

Active

Cost tier

Luxury

Peak crowd level

Very high

Country ISO

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