Mykonos in 3 days Route and Itinerary to see Mykonos in three days

Mykonos Island is one of the most popular islands among travelers, it is located in the center of the Cyclades Archipelago. This small island is known worldwide for its fascinating beaches and its great atmosphere and fun.

Many call it, the Ibiza of Greece, as it is a place full of atmosphere and party, combined with being an ideal destination to rest.

In this guide by Mikonos in 3 days , I am going to show you the perfect route to get to know this magical island, so that you end up in love with each of its corners.

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What to see in Mykonos in 3 days

To begin with, it is important to know what documentation is necessary to visit Mikonos, this paradise island.

Well, it is quite simple, because since Greece belongs to the European Union, it is only necessary to keep the ID or Passport in order.

The official language of this country is Greek, but English is widespread throughout the island, thanks to tourism. So don't worry, with basic English you will end up understanding them.

The currency used on this island is the euro, so you won't have to worry about currency exchange. In addition, most establishments accept payment by card.

Mykonos is a destination with not very large dimensions, but still, the best way to get around it is to rent a car , since it is very easy to get around it and be able to explore it whole in a short time.

To go to the most remote beaches it will also be necessary to make use of small boats, it also has a good network of public bus transport.

If you use the car, it is important to inform you that in most places you will be able to find parking, but in some places, especially on some popular beaches, you may find enough inconvenience to do so, especially in high season.

Having said all this, enjoy this beautiful island. Go discover it!

Mykonos Travel Guide: Day 1

The first day you will fall in love with this island, discovering all the most amazing places in this little paradise.

Mykonos Port

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The small port of the island, is full of small fishing boats from the inhabitants of Mykonos town, Chora, which are among large luxury yachts. A most picturesque contrast. From it small boats leave that leave for other parts of the island that can only be accessed by sea.

In this port there are also exclusive and best restaurants and bars on the island, with fascinating views of the sea, where you can taste the most typical dishes of Greek food, in addition to its exquisite wines.

Mykonos Old Town

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The Old Town is one of the most popular places on this island, noted for its charming white whitewashed houses.

I recommend that you walk through its streets and get lost in its haunted alleys, to let yourself be amazed by its fascinating corners and some of the most beautiful areas of the entire city.

It is an ideal place for shopping, because here you can find from typical products to stores of the most recognized clothing brands worldwide.

You will fall in love with the beautiful and characteristic architecture of the Cyclades Islands.

Little Venice of Mykonos

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It is one of the most charming and beautiful areas of the island, as well as being one of the most photographed places. It is known as Alefkandra, which translated from Greek means 'to wash' because this is the area where women used to wash clothes.

This area is located in the lower part of the city, its houses are built on water, therefore, it is known as the Little Venice of Mykonos, since it is impossible not to think of this Italian city.

These houses were built like this because in ancient times the cellars of these houses were used as a storage place for pirate booties, curious, right?

Its two or three-storey 18th century houses with beautiful colorful wooden balconies overlooking the sea.

Paraportiani Church

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Start by visiting one of the oldest churches on the island, in addition to being one of the most visited and photographed by tourists, as it is not for less, it is an authentic beauty.

It stands out for its simplicity, curved lines and a white color that marvels thanks to its contrast with the blue of the sky, which changes according to the light and the time of day. This is one of the reasons why it is so touristy attractive.

Construction was completed in the 17th century, it is part of a group of 5 churches that were built little by little.

Sunset in Mykonos

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The sunsets on this island are somewhat indescribable, at the same time essential. The first day here is something you should do, and you will want to repeat it every day you spend on the island, looking for the best place to do it. It is pure magic.

This time I recommend you do it from Little Venice because it is a place that thanks to its colorful balconies you will fall in love with, you can see it from one of its peculiar bars.

Mykonos Travel Guide: Day 2

The second day is to dedicate it to one of the most amazing and most historic places in this place, the Island of Delos a cultural walk without a doubt, surrounded by beauty an incomparable.

Delos Island

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This island is one of the tiniest islands in Greece, It is located just southwest of Mykonos, from the port there are boats that leave very regularly, so you will have no problem getting to it, I recommend that you do it early to enjoy the island to the fullest.

It is a place with numerous places to see, this island was declared a World Heritage Site, as it is a Greek sanctuary, thanks to its important archaeological remains and its ruins, the mark of a glorious past. He dedicates all day to visit it, it is an authentic island-museum.

This island is one of the cultural places protected by UNESCO, as it is one of the most important Greek sites, throughout the island you can visit different groups of ruins, in total there are four, which you are going to visit.

Commercial Port

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After the port, there was an impressive storage place and some houses from the 1st and 2nd centuries BC with a large patio with large columns around it, stands out for its floors full of mosaics.

Here, you can also visit their Apollo Temples, a great sacred path through which the sanctuary is accessed, with an altar and three temples, a Doric temple, a Doric Athenian and the Porinos Naos Temple, in addition to one of the most popular, the Temples of Aphrodite and Hermes.

Archaeological remains

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You can get closer to enjoying the Oikos de los Naxios, the oldest monument in Delos, a rectangular sacred building with eight large columns.

You can also visit the Monument of the Bulls, it is a monument that today its function is still unknown, three parts of the building can be distinguished.

Later the Lions Terrace, a marble sculptural ensemble dedicated to Apollo, flanked by lions, today only 5 whole are preserved, but in its peak period there were 16.

Mount Cynthus

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On the side of this mountain is a majestic theater, with a capacity of 5000 people, at the top of this mountain are the remains of a residence from the 3rd millennium B.C.

Here are numerous remains of excavated houses, of an important architectural wealth, like the House of Dolphins, the House of Dionysus or the House of Masks, these three are the most impressive for their mosaics in peristyle.

Barrio Lago

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This was the residential area of the city, it stands out for several houses such as the Casa de los Actors, with an atypical peristyle, with a Ionic portico, in addition to those of the House of the Shots or the Fronton.

A perfect place to finish visiting this great open-air museum. A day steeped in history!

Mykonos Travel Guide: Day 3

The third day is to enjoy some of the biggest attractions on the island, you cannot leave Mykonos without visiting them.

Elia Beach

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Spend the morning on this beautiful southern beach, with charming views, the water stands out for its deep blue and is one of the longest on the island.

Enjoy its atmosphere and relax without a doubt in this heavenly place.

The pelican Petro

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The well-known Pelican of Mykonos, called Petro, is a symbol of the island, one of the claims that attracts more people.

The story of this peculiar friend is that he was adopted and cared for by a fisherman, little by little he became famous on the island, although he died over the years. A German brought another copy again in 1986 to continue the tradition.

It is usually located near the Paraportiani Tavern, surely posing for your camera is quite a model!

Panagia Tourliani Monastery

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The Panagia Tourliani Monastery is located in the town of Ano Mera, 8 kilometers from the city of Chora. Founded by monks in 1542, it had to be restored in the 18th century.

Its architecture is typical of the Greek islands, being a whitewashed white building and a red dome. In the courtyard you can see a beautiful marble tower and its interior you can see its amazing wooden altarpiece, made by Florentine artists in 1775.

The monastery today also houses an ecclesiastical museum, with icons, wood carvings, bells and other objects. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day, your ticket is free.

Mykonos Mills

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It is popular for its windmills, it preserves seven of the 20 that existed in its time, until the 1920s, being one of the most recognized postcards of the place.

These mills are located in the upper part, in the area where the wind runs the most, therefore, in this area you get beautiful views. It will steal your heart. There is no better place to finish the trip.

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