Quick Summary: The island of Mykonos is a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. Named after the grandson of Apollo, Mykonos, it is believed that Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. The dry and barren island is home to charming villages with beautiful white sandy beaches and dynamic nightlife and has a vibrant waterfront lined with bustling restaurants and cafés serving fresh seafood against a backdrop of picturesque fishing boats.


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1. See Petros the Pelican ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

See Petros the Pelican | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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2. Take photos of Little Venice (Alefkandra) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Take photos of Little Venice (Alefkandra) | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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3. Admire Mykonos Windmills

Admire Mykonos Windmills | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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4. Visit Lena’s House Folk Museum

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Visit Lena’s House Folk Museum | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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5. Explore The Folklore Museum of Mykonos

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Explore The Folklore Museum of Mykonos | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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6. Visit The Monastery of Paleokastro

Visit The Monastery of Paleokastro | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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7. Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

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Archaeological Museum of Mykonos | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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8. Aegean Maritime Museum

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Aegean Maritime Museum | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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9. The Town Hall of Mykonos

The Town Hall of Mykonos | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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10. Avli tou Thodori

Avli tou Thodori | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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11. Bakalo

12. Eva's Garden Restaurant

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Eva's Garden Restaurant | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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13. Hippie Fish

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Hippie Fish | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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14. Karavaki

Karavaki | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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15. Kastro’s

Kastro’s | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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16. M-Eating

M-Eating | Mykonos, Greece Vacation Guide
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