Top 5 Things To Do in Mykonos

Mykonos is well-known as a party island in the Cyclades in Greece. Most visitors are only there to party by night and rest their hangovers by the beach in the afternoon. If you do venture into town, there's plenty to see once you break through the veneer of the tourist trade.

On the harbourfront

1. Get lost in the streets in Mykonos Town...and find a great restaurant

There are endless shops and restaurants in Mykonos town. It's incredibly easy to get lost because the streets were designed to be confusing for potential invading pirates. My recommendation for a great dinner is Pasta Fresna Barkia on 15 Kouzi Georgouli street for fresh homemade pasta.

2. See the windmills

These windmills date back to the 16th century and were used to grind wheat. There are 16 on the island but they no longer spin in the seabreeze, having been decommissioned in the 20th century.

3. Swim at the beach topless

Paradise beach is empty in the morning.

On Paradise Beach, bikini tops are optional. The beach is packed during the afternoon with young Europeans wearing colourful bathers and designer sunglasses. Umbrellas and lounges are 12 euro.

4. Drink cocktails during happy hour

Frozen cocktails during happy hour at Paradise Beach Resort & Camping are only 5 euro!

5. Get friendly with the pelicans

Pelicans are a mascot on Mykonos. This doesn't mean they're friendly or want their photo taken.