Mykonos Itinerary 5 Days

5 Days in Mykonos - Perfect Vacation Guide

A quintessential Greek beauty, the island of Mykonos is a romantic destination popular among honeymooners owing to its pristine beaches, quaint neighbourhoods and colourful restaurants. Boasting of a Blue-and-White colour scheme, this island not only offers romantic holidays but also a vibrant nightlife, a thriving gourmet scene, a wide array of cultural activities and numerous adventure as well as sightseeing prospects. Go through this Mykonos Itinerary 5 Days for a memorable trip.

What to see in Mykonos in 5 days?

Beaches

The crystal-clear azure waters of the Aegean Sea make the beaches of Mykonos ideal for indulging in water sports and adventure activities. The golden-soft sands are perfect for beach-bums looking for a relaxed sunbathing time. Paradise Beach, boasting of an energetic vibe is perfect for swimming and partying while the idyllic Psarou Beach, featuring clear turquoise waters, is well-known for snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. The easy-going Ornos Beach, brimming with sunbeds and umbrellas, is preferred for sunbathing and relaxing. The family-friendly Elia Beach is great for water-skiing, parasailing, and windsurfing while the Platys Gialos and Paraga Beach are perfect for chilling.

Restaurants

Kikis Tavern, located above the beach at Agios Sostis, is a homely tavern which serves delicious charcoal-grilled barbecue and traditional meat dishes while M-eating, housed in a house that boasts of typical Mykonian architecture, offers exceptional Greek fare, from soutzoukakia and octopus to Myconian honey pie. Hippie Fish – set across the beautiful backdrop of the Aegean, this place serves delectable local fish dishes from crab and lobster to urchin spaghetti.

Museums

Housing three separate historical houses, Mykonos Folk Museum, is a must-visit place in Chora. Here, you will get to see a huge variety of exhibits like traditional musical instruments, historic paintings and old photographs, authentic tools like a waterwheel, and period decoration, pertaining to the history and culture of the island. Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, displaying numerous excavated artefacts like vases, jewellery and pottery dating back to the 25th century B.C., is also worth a visit. Also, do not miss out on the interesting Aegean Maritime Museum, which talks about Mykonos' nautical past with the help of exhibits like antique navigational instruments, model ships and old maps.

Sightseeing

Home to the historic Monastery of Panagia Tourlian, Ano Mera is an unhurried town on the island. Most visitors head to this town to soak in the essence and history which can be seen from the intricate marble carvings and massive Italian baroque altar screen of the monastery.
Known for housing historic homes that have been transformed into quaint cafes and restaurants, the Chora neighbourhood of Little Venice is a magnificent bustling place overlooking the southwest end of the harbour.

The 16th century Windmills overlooking the Chora neighbourhood are no longer operational and today stand as a monument dedicated to early innovation. The wonderful views of the surroundings which visitors are greeted by as they reach the site of the windmills atop the hills make a visit to this place a rewarding experience.

Mykonos is also home to the famous churches like Panagia Paraportiani and Agios Nikolaos in Chora which are popular sightseeing destinations.