Mykonos Holidays

from £ 307 pp

With a bevy of beaches and parties to rival Ibiza, holidays to Mykonos serve Greek island charm with a sprinkle of glitz.

Two halves of a whole island

Loved by the world's glitterati since the 1960s, Mykonos – one of the four South Aegean Islands off the south-east coast of Greece – has long been the place to see and be seen in. Glamorous beach clubs and deluxe boutiques mingle with unknown northern beaches, family-run tavernas and waves made for watersports.

Land of the Greek gods

A trip to Greece isn't complete until you've wandered through the site of an ancient ruin. Take a 30-minute ferry ride from Mykonos to the isle of Delos – one of the largest archaeological sites in Europe. Said to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, it'll give you a close-up view of historic Greece.

All that jazz

Head to Mykonos Town for a trip back in time to when after-hours partying was all about cocktails and jazz. In addition to dance clubs and discos, nighttime revelry joints include jazz clubs, Champagne bars and speakeasy-style underground cocktail lounges.

At a glance

Party on the sand at one of the island's clubs
Go windsurfing on the breezy northern coast
Rub shoulders with celebs in swish cocktail bars

Destinations in Mykonos

Top Destinations

A beach to suit your mood

It might be small compared with some of Greece's other islands, but Mykonos has its fair share of swoon-worthy beaches – 25 to be exact. Sleepy coves hide in the north, and you can head south for lively drinking holes along the shore.
The big beach

A favourite with sun-worshippers by day, Super Paradise Beach starts buzzing with a party spirit well before dusk. Expect to boogie with millionaires and the odd celeb in swish cocktail bars. Dance the day away with the sand between your toes at a bash on the beach.
The secret beach

For less party and more peace, head north to the hidden beach of Agios Sostis. Accessed via a path through the rocks, it's an arc of golden sand washed by the bright blue Aegean Sea. The cherry on top is its panoramic view of rolling hills that fall away to the tranquil ocean.

Bargain Buys

About half an hour's drive from Mykonos Town are the whitewashed walls and cobbled streets of Ano Mera, where the aroma of fresh bread drifts from bakery windows. Every Sunday, the main square transforms into an open-air market, where stalls are stacked with local cheeses and colourful knick-knacks. Brush up on your bartering skills to get an authentic taste of local life.
Mid-Range Buys

The island's Little Venice is the place to go for leather accessories, low-key fashion boutiques and costume jewellery. There's also a smattering of traditional souvenir shops, so you can pick up an evil-eye glass charm to help you out if you're down on your luck.
Designer Buys

To really treat yourself, hit the designer shops along Mykonos Town's Matogliani Street. Or, head to Mavrogenous Street for a one-of-a-kind art piece to bring home. Jewellery fans will be in their element, too, with a wide range of little workshops selling intricately crafted bespoke pieces.

Laid-back evenings

With its waterfront bars that like to play it cool rather than loud, Little Venice is a favourite with the in-crowd. There's a bevy of tavernas and cafés, as well as postcard-perfect views of sherbet-coloured seafront townhouses. Order something refreshingly fizzy and get your camera ready for sunset.
Lively evenings

During summer, the island doesn't sleep. Bass begins thumping at beach parties in the late afternoon and doesn't stop until the sun rises. Mykonos Town's got a couple of clubs and queer-friendly venues, but the life of the party's found in the beachfront super clubs. Expect to be dancing 'til dawn to live music from local DJs and international stars.

Gyros

A Greek take on kebabs, gyros are flatbreads wrapped around spit-roasted pork, juicy tomatoes and onions. They're finished with creamy tzatziki sauce, and you'll often find a few chips inside, too.
Fasolatha

A national dish that's veggie friendly, fasolatha's a hearty white bean soup. Simple but packed with the flavours of Greece, it's made with crushed tomatoes and seasoned with thyme and bay leaves.
Galaktoboureko

Sniff out your local bakery to try these sweet custard slices, made with flaky filo pastry and dusted with cinnamon – best eaten fresh from the oven.
Loukoumades

These sticky doughnut-like balls are fried, covered in honey and topped with cinnamon or walnuts. They're served piled high in a big dish – because one's never enough.
Tsipouro

After dinner, do as the locals do and order tsipouro instead of ouzo. Similar to Italy's grappa, this boozy tipple's been around for centuries and might just knock your socks off.

Mykonos Holidays

Two halves of a whole island

Land of the Greek gods

All that jazz

At a glance

Destinations in Mykonos

Top Destinations

Top things to See and Do in Mykonos

A beach to suit your mood

The big beach

The secret beach

Bargain Buys

Mid-Range Buys

Designer Buys

Laid-back evenings

Lively evenings

Gyros

Fasolatha

Galaktoboureko

Loukoumades

Tsipouro

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