Sightseeing and scenic rides in Mykonos
Sightseeing on Mykonos mostly means sunset and viewpoints. The windmills on the western edge of Mykonos Town are the island's most popular place to watch the sun go down, and the old houses of Little Venice sit just below them. Delos, with its sanctuary crest and view of the Cycladic islands, is a separate boat trip that many visitors add.
Places to go
Little Venice
Little Venice is a waterfront district of old houses with colorful wooden balconies, on the western edge of Mykonos Town. People come for the walk down to it and a drink as the sun goes down.
Windmills of Mykonos
The windmills on the western edge of Mykonos Town, a landmark for watching the sunset over Little Venice. You walk up, find a spot on the ridge, and watch the light fall over the harbor below.
Delos
Delos is an archaeological island about 3.5 km southwest of Mykonos, reached by boat. Its ruins, temples and museum are one of the great ancient sites of the Aegean.
Mykonos Town
Mykonos Town, called Chora locally, is the island's port town and capital. It is a whitewashed maze of tiny streets around the harbor, and wandering it is the main thing to do here.
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
What to expect
Most people walk up to the windmills in the late afternoon and wait for the sun to set over Little Venice below them.
From the windmills, a set of stairs leads down to Little Venice, a waterfront district of old houses with colorful wooden balconies. It is a favorite spot for a cocktail as the light fades. Delos is a different kind of day: a boat ride of about 30 minutes to an uninhabited island, where the sanctuary stairway climbs to a view of the surrounding Cycladic islands. The site is closed on Mondays and opens in the morning, so an early start is advised.
Where to go
- Little Venice. Old houses with colorful wooden balconies on the waterfront, a favorite spot for a sunset cocktail. In Mykonos Town, below the windmills, by walk down stairs.
- Sanctuary of Zeus and Athena, Delos. A stairway climbs to the crest of Mt Kynthos, with a superb view of the surrounding Cycladic islands. On Delos, about 30 minutes by boat from Mykonos.
Getting there
Once in town, the windmills and Little Venice are within walking distance.
When to go
Sunset is the time to go, and the windmills are the most popular place to watch it. Mid-May through June and September to mid-October are the best months; July and August are very crowded and hot, though the meltemi wind softens the heat.
Good to know
- Check which port your boat uses before you travel, since most ferries use the new port at Tourlos.
- Taxis are scarce, and the queue at Manto Square can last for hours.
- Delos is closed on Mondays and opens in the morning, so an early start is advised for a Delos day.
- Bring water and sun protection for Delos, which has no shade and no drinking water.
Questions
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Mykonos?
The windmills on the western edge of Mykonos Town are the most popular spot to watch the sunset. Little Venice sits just below them, and a set of stairs links the two for a sunset drink by the water.
How do I get to Delos from Mykonos?
Boats to Delos leave from the pier on the west side of Mykonos harbor, right behind the little church of Agios Nikolaos. The trip takes about 30 minutes. Delos is closed on Mondays.
