Mykonos
Free day in Mykonos
Famous for the cosmopolitan atmosphere, the exciting nightlife, the picturesque Cycladic architecture, and the magnificent beaches Mykonos is a beauty that should not be missed. For your day we would suggest starting by exploring some of the island’s famous beaches
Platis Gialos
Platis Gialos is a lively village and resort anchored by its namesake beach, a sandy stretch in a sheltered bay lined with waterfront bars, tavernas, and seafood restaurants. Summer activities include yachting, windsurfing, and parasailing on the Aegean, and taxi-boats run to more secluded beaches along the south coast. Winding trails lead inland and uphill to rocky lookouts and quiet sunset-viewing spots.
Paradise beach
Partygoers should make a beeline for Paradise beach, a long, picturesque sweep of pebbly sand. There’s a campsite, a café and a couple of toes-in-the-sand bars. But most people come for the finest Mykonos beach club around, where the action doesn’t stop just because the sun goes down.
Psarou Bay
On the south coast of the island, Psarou Bay has rarely been out of the tabloids for its notorious beach club. The eponymous village is an exclusive enclave that attracts models and moguls, who are willing to shell out as much as necessary a day to recline on a sun lounger. Super-yachts bob in the crystal-clear waters, while 15-liter bottles of Armand de Brignac champagne are floating around at the notorious Mykonian beach club.
Paraga Beach
Mykonos isn’t short on beach parties, with barefoot revelers soaking up the sun and the cocktails. One of the most popular is Paraga Beach, home to slick hangout Scorpios – the uber-hip Mykonos beach club from the Soho House team – where you can rub shoulders with a stylish crowd.
Afternoon on Mykonos
For the afternoon, we may recommend a visit to Mykonos town for strolls, shopping, and some art exploration.
Mykonos Town
Sure, Mykonos Town is a major hub for tourists, which means that there are plenty of bars and nightclubs here. However, that doesn’t mean that you need to spend all your time in them! If you step away from the major attractions, you’ll see that Mykonos Town offers some great opportunities to observe what Greek village life is like. Also known as Chora, this place is home to thousands of native inhabitants and also has some stunning scenery. To find the places where locals go, ask your hotel for advice. Some of the best experiences, such as tavernas where locals gather, aren’t necessarily found in the guidebooks.
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is located on the road heading down to Chora from the Old Port featuring a beautiful collection from antiquity. It was built around the turn of the 20th century, to house the many findings from the ‘Purification Pit’, a popular archaeological site at the time, dating back to the 5th century BC. There were many ceramics, vases, and amphorae found, dating back to prehistoric times, as well as the Hellenic period. The most notable is the large pithos vase, which depicts the capture of Troy from the Greeks, utilizing the Trojan Horse. There are many marble grave steles on display, as well as the remains of a classical statue of Hercules, complete with the lion’s pelt and his club. Many other precious artifacts are on display too, as well as findings of everyday tools and items.
Rarity Gallery
Rarity Gallery is the oldest art gallery in Mykonos, as it was founded in 1995. It was the first in Greece to exhibit the works of internationally acknowledged contemporary artists. The exhibits vary between the works of younger artists and more established figures on the international art scene, to ensure a broader scope, a full spectrum of the contemporary art movements and their various facets. The world of art is presented in harmony with the traditional Mykonian building, which has been renovated with high aesthetics. Here you will find anything from paintings to photography or statues. Rarity Gallery aims to present 5 different exhibitions every year so that Mykonos’ guests can meet the art of more famous or not-so-famous-yet talents.