All the information you need to know about glorious Mykonos, Greece, is right here in this article.

Budget, accommodation recommendations, places with unforgettable food, and incredible beach bars.

So go ahead and keep reading!

Visit Mykonos through my eyes; and I can guarantee you, that falling in love with it, will be a piece of cake.

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My Mykonos Experience

I never thought I would be the kind of traveler to visit Mykonos.

For starters, I am Cypriot, therefore trips to Greece to me mean short speedy holidays that are cheaper. My long-distance travels where I typically travel for two to four weeks at a time.

And Mykonos is not…cheap. In fact, it is by far the most expensive vacation I have taken!

It is also an incredibly touristy island, one that I thought I would avoid for many years to come.

But, my summer travels to Sri Lanka were tragically canceled when suicide bombers attacked 3 churches and 3 hotels on Easter Sunday (2019). My one-month vacation through this incredible country had to be put on hold due to safety reasons, and just like that… I had all this free time!

When the opportunity came to travel to Mykonos I took it on in a spare of the moment decision.

And i…Loved it. So without further ado, let me tell you all about Mykonos Holidays you will go crazy about!

Mykonos Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Luxurious Hotels
• Phenomenal Food
• Incredible Sunsets
• Unforgettable Nightlife
• Cosmopolitan Atmosphere
• Incredibly LGBT friendly – by far the most gay-friendly island in Greece
• Extremely good customer service everywhere you go
• No language Barriers – all the staff speak perfect Greek and English

CONS

• Very expensive
• Incredibly windy – to the point it causes a headache!
• The beaches are clean but lack the clear blue, almost white color you find in destinations like nearby Milos, or neighboring Cyprus
• Beaches in Mykonos are also often not sandy, and combined with the wind, entering and exiting the water somethings feels like a mission!

Mykonos Location

Mykonos is located in Greece and is part of the Kyklades island group.

Its neighboring islands are Paros, Naxos, Tinos, and Syros. The gorgeous Milos Island is also nearby.

Language, religion, and currency

The language spoken in Mykonos is Greek although English is widely spoken everywhere , and by everyone.

The religion is Christian Orthodox and the currency is the Euro.

Credit cards are accepted everywhere, and there are various ATM machines around the island.

Mykonos Holidays – How to get there

You can get to Mykonos via plane or ferry boat.

From Cyprus, you can fly directly with Ryan Air from Paphos International Airport or fly from Larnaca International Airport via Athens with Aegean Air.

Both flights land at Mykonos International Airport.

Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Piraeus Port in Athens.

The ferry from Athens is 2.30 hours long and a return ticket costs approximately € 150.

Where to stay in Mykonos

There is a huge and wide variety of accommodations on the Island, and your budget will vary depending on your choice.

If you want a luxurious holiday, The best two hotels, in my opinion, are the Kouros Hotel and Suites and the Cavo Tagoo Mykonos.

Both hotels are situated next to each other and are a 10-minute drive from the center. They also share a similarly high price tag.

I chose the Kouros Hotel and Suites – an exquisite hotel with incredible beauty, luxury, and attention to detail.

For more information and pictures, read my review here

Other Mykonos Accommodation Recommendations

5-star Luxury Hotels

• Kouros Hotel and Suites – From € 450 to € 1600 per night for 2 people
• Cavo Tagoo Hotel – from € 740 to € 2250 per night for 2 people
• Absolut Mykonos Suites -from € 350 to € 600 per night for 2 people

Budget-Friendly Accommodations

• MSC Apartments. These beautiful apartments fit 2-4 people and are far more budget-friendly than the luxury hotels mentioned above. There are no meals or maid service provided here, but at approximately € 150 per night, you can’t go wrong with MSC Apartments!
• MyCocoon Hostel – from € 80 per night for a single bed in a shared dormitory
• Giovani Apartments – from € 150 per night per room (for two people)

Mykonos Holidays – How many days should I stay?

I personally stayed for 5 days and felt like it was enough to see and do a lot, although I wouldn’t have minded a few more days!

On average, people tend to visit Mykonos for 3-7 days, and often combine it with other Greek islands and cities.

The best beach clubs to visit

The Beach Clubs in Mykonos are second to none.

The decor and ambiance exhume luxury and elegance you won’t see in many Greek islands.

The beaches are pristine and the staff was so kind and efficient it really blew my mind! Principote Mykonos is by far my favorite venue followed closely by many others I mention in my Mykonos Beaches guide

Mykonos Holidays – Culinary experience and restaurants

Mykonos will forever remain in my mind, like the island that provided the most fascinating culinary experience in all my travels.

I have so far traveled to over 25 countries, and 40 cities/Islands, and nothing comes close to the food in Mykonos.

Everything; from the humble Greek salad to the almighty tomahawk steak is elevated to a dish of excellence and culinary brilliance.

I didn’t have a single bad meal in Mykonos, and if you read my Mykonos Restaurants guide, I will tell you the best places to eat the same incredible unforgettable food.

Mykonos Holidays – Budget

Your budget will wildly vary depending on how luxurious your Mykonos holidays are going to be. How expensive your accommodation will be, your chosen form of transport, the beaches, and restaurants you visit and the nightlife you are planning to explore.

A close friend of mine travels there for 3-5 days at a time and budgets € 1500 for a moderate to a semi-luxurious holiday including flights.

Others travel cheaper, visiting free beaches, eating cheaply and limiting their partying, and others …go all out.

In case you are wondering I belonged in the latter category. I flew business class to Mykonos and I stayed in the absolutely stunning and luxurious Kouros Hotel and Suites.

I used a private car hire for transport, and I visited beach bars and their respective restaurants for lunch.

Furthermore, we had dinner reservations every evening where we also consumed alcohol, although we hardly visited any nightclubs.

Our budget was € 5.000 per person for 5 days including the hotel. I doubt I will ever spend this CRAZY amount of money on a 5-day trip again!

Approximate Mykonos Holidays Budget for 5 days (For 2 people)

• Budget: € 1500
• Semi Luxury: € 3.000
• Luxury € 5.000

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