Hours Ashore

Sights in Mykonos

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Sights

Armenistis lighthouse

A lighthouse on the north-west headland with wide sea views, especially at sunset. Reached by taxi or scooter.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 15 min by taxi from the New Port

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Panagia Paraportiani church

A bright white cluster of five chapels joined into one sculptural building at the edge of the old Kastro quarter.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port

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Mykonos Folklore Museum

A traditional house near Paraportiani showing island life, furniture and crafts. Seasonal opening; check locally.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port

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Little Venice

A row of old captains' houses built right over the water, with balconies above the waves and bars facing the sunset.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port

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Kato Mili windmills

The line of whitewashed windmills on the low ridge above Little Venice, the island's best-known view.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port

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Aegean Maritime Museum

A family-run museum of ship models, maps and sea-faring objects in an old town house. Opening is seasonal; check locally.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the New Port

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Panagia Tourliani monastery, Ano Mera

A whitewashed monastery with a carved marble bell tower in the inland village of Ano Mera, whose square has tavernas.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 20 min by bus or taxi from the New Port

SightsClosed Tuesdays

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

A small museum by the Old Port with finds from Delos and the nearby island of Rheneia, including a large decorated burial jar. Closed on Tuesdays.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 32 min walk from the New Port