Take your time to visit as many beaches as you can. Each one has its own unique character, from the family oriented, well connected Platis Yialos, the jetsetter Psarrou, the cosmopolitan Ornos, the hippy Paranga, the party-all-day-long Paradise and Super Paradise, the quiet Agrari, the families on the left and nudists on the right Elia, the long and wide Kalo Livadi, the shady –yes, with trees!- Kalafatis, the not so full of sunbeds Agia Anna, the usually windy Panormos, the waveriding and windsurfing Ftelia, the golden haven of Agios Sostis, the Delos sunset view Agios Ioannis(location for the award winning motion picture Shirley Valentine), the family oriented Agios Stefanos, the next to the town Megali Ammos,the easy-going but difficult to reach Lia, the remote and therefore peaceful Fokos, and the two secluded boat destinations, Tigani and Fragia.

A variety of water sports are offered at most beaches. You can also chose to follow diving lessons, horse riding on the beach, boat trips to the neighbouring islands or at secluded beaches…………

you can visit the centrally situated Archeological Museum at the Remezzo area, one of the oldest museums in Greece, exhibiting among other artifacts the Mykonos pithamphora, the large vase from Tinos, showing scenes from the fall of Troy. On the island there are also some excavated remains from various historical periods, the most impressive being the Mycenean tholos tomb at Angelica, which is believed to be the mythical burial place of the Trojan hero Ajax (in greek Aias) of Locris.

Other museums worth visiting are: the Mykonos Folklore Museum at the Kastro area, which features a very interesting collection of objects including furniture, embroideries, jewelry and sculptures from every corner of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, all gathered in the oldest house of the island. Mykonos seafaring history comes to life at the museum’s basement, were you can embark on a 19^th century Mykonian ship with canons, used during the greek War of Independence. The award winning Aegean Maritime Museum at Tria Pigadia also pays tribute to the island’s nautical history. Right next to it stands Lena’s House, a typical 19^th century bourgeois residence with all its furniture. Last, but not least, the Agricultural Museum, housed inside a 16^th century windmill at the top of the hill in Chora, also known as “Bonis’ Windmill”. If you happen to be in Mykonos on the second Sunday of September, don’t miss the grape harvest festival held here.

the village of Ano Mera, with its low profile traditional taverns and coffeehouses (kafeneia) gathered around the central square, in great contrast to the cosmopolitan and bustling Chora. It is famous for its excellent quality Mykonian meat dishes, and the spicy cheese copanisti, which is manufactured nearby. The monastery of Panagia Tourliani, a typical example of Aegean monastic architecture, built in the 18^th century, increases the feeling of serenity in the village. Mykonos’ most important festival takes place here on the 15th of August. On the hillside next to Ano Mera is situated the lovely Palaiokastro Convent. The third monastery of the island is Aghios Panteleimon in Marathi area, which only opens to the public for its feast-day celebration in the middle of July.