Sofia Village
Mýkonos City - Mykonos Town
Sofia Village is located 400 metres from Mykonos Town.
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Mykonos
Mykonos is exactly as one imagines it: a beautiful island where one can experience crazy, transgressive nights. Its beach parties, which last non-stop from the afternoon until the morning of the next day, are nothing short of legendary. But Mykonos is not an island for penniless youngsters on the hunt for the cheapest drink.
From being a hippy enclave in the 1970s, Mykonos has been completely transformed by tourism and has become a chic and luxurious destination, with a large number of designer hotels and exclusive resorts and holiday villages that invariably get reviewed in architecture magazines.
Popular with party-people from all over Europe, VIPs, the LGBTQ+ community and hipsters, ‘Greek Ibiza’ is now fashionable and transgressive, now elegant and snobbish. But what mass tourism has not changed is the beauty of its landscapes, which often take second place to the island’s entertainment and extravagance, but which will remain in your heart.
Mykonos is an island where you can still get a thrill from a breathtaking sunset, a stroll through the narrow streets of the capital, the sight of boats coming in and out of the harbour or a pelican wandering the waterfront streets like an expert connoisseur.
The climate in Mykonos is Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm summers. The summer months are best for those who love sun and high temperatures, but in July and August the island fills up with tourists and flight and hotel prices skyrocket.
The best times to go to Mykonos are late spring and early autumn, when temperatures still allow swimming in the sea but hotel prices drop. May is particularly beautiful due to the blossoming of poppies and other flowers and plants.
Mykonos has 81 kilometres of coastline with a rugged coastline characterised by deep inlets and large bays. The landscape of the north coast is rocky and irregular, while in the south the beaches are predominantly sandy.
The iconic beaches of Mykonos are Paradise Beach and Super Paradise Beach, which, although set against a particularly impressive natural backdrop, are famous for the clubs and parties that take place at all hours of the day and night, 7 days a week.
Paradise Beach and Super Paradise Beach are located along the south-western coast of Mykonos, about 6 km from the main town. They are easily accessible by bus, private shuttle bus and taxi; from some locations such as Ormos and Platis Gialos a taxi boat service operates.
Mykonos’ fame as a mecca for summer nightlife began many years ago and its success continues. Every year, young people from all over Europe flock to Mykonos during the summer months, attracted by the large number of clubs, pubs, discos, beach parties and DJ sets. Crazy, fashionable, transgressive and excessive (even in prices!), the Mykonos nightlife can be heaven or hell, depending on taste.
If you prefer quieter evenings to wild nightlife, you can have a drink in the clubs along the Mykonos Town waterfront.
It is impossible to make a list of the nightclubs on Mykonos, there are so many! If you’re short on time and want to aim for the top, the club not to be missed in Mykonos is Cavo Paradiso, a true institution of nightlife in the Greek islands.
Set against a spectacular natural backdrop, the trendiest club in Mykonos has an area of over 3000 square metres that every night is populated by young people in search of unbridled fun, to the sound of music by leading international DJs. The entrance fee is expensive, from EUR 30 upwards, but if you consider the size of the club it costs you only EUR 0.01 per square metre!
Mykonos is famous as a destination for LGBTQ+ holidays. Besides gay-friendly hotels and beaches, the island offers historic clubs like Jackie O’ and international events like the XLSIOR festival (21-26 August).
Even more than on other Greek islands, in Mykonos it is important to choose well where to stay because some areas are very chaotic and crowded with tourists, and this depending on taste can be good or bad.
The choice of accommodation is very wide: although four-star hotels and holiday homes prevail, there is no shortage of mid-range hotels and cheap guesthouses. If you are travelling low-cost, it is essential for you to book well in advance, because b&bs, studios and cheap flats sell out quickly.
If, on the other hand, you have no budget problems, you will be spoilt for choice: boutique hotels, exclusive villas with spas, traditional houses, hippie chic establishments, couples-only hotels…
We offer a selection of hotels at Mykonos to suit all categories of travellers. The most booked by tourists are the sea-facing hotels, often right on the beach. If you want to play it safe, choose one of the following: they are among the most booked hotels in Mykonos, sorted by number of reviews.
If you prefer space, privacy and the ability to prepare your own meals to a hotel holiday, book a holiday home at Mykonos. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Mykonos are in high demand.
If you have time between raves and a lazy day at the beach, you can visit the island’s cultural attractions.
Spend at least half a day in the capital Mykonos Town, which is beautiful with its narrow streets, white houses with blue balconies, small shops and tavernas.
The town’s main cultural attractions are the Panagia Paraportiani Orthodox Church, a typical small white church on the Greek islands, simple but very atmospheric, and the Panigirakis Castle, a historic building on the cliff now housing a luxurious hotel (perfect for a classy aperitif!).
The best area for shopping is the winding Matoyianni Street, where typical souvenir shops vie for space with high-fashion boutiques reminiscent of the chic streets of Milan and Rome.
When the sun goes down, move to Little Venice, a quaint seaside neighbourhood full of bars and small restaurants with outdoor tables.
One of the most photographed attractions on Mykonos are the windmills that have become an integral part of the island’s landscape. Almost all of them are located in Chora, the old part of Mykonos Town, but there are a few scattered around the island, including some that can be visited.
Snubbed by many tourists who are more interested in night parties, the Armenistis Lighthouse is a truly impressive site. Still working, the lighthouse can be reached via a beautiful coastal road and once there, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Mykonos harbour and the neighbouring island of Tilos.
If you want to get away from the crowded tourist routes, take a trip inland to Ano Mera, the second largest town on Mykonos: it’s perfect for taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the capital, eating half-price, and while you’re there, you can visit the island’s oldest church.
During your holiday in Mykonos, don’t miss a boat tour– it will be an unforgettable experience! There is something for everyone: day trips to discover the most beautiful beaches of Mykonos, sunset excursions with aperitifs, island hopping with stops at neighbouring islands…
You can also take the opportunity to try some unusual activities and perhaps attend a scuba diving course, Greek cooking or even participate in yoga classes! Yes, even the most fashionable of Greek islands can be suitable for relaxation and meditation.
One of the most popular excursions on Mykonos is a visit to the archaeological site of Delos, which is located on the island of the same name and can be reached by boat in just 30 minutes.
The island of Delos, now uninhabited, is the place where, according to mythology, Apollo, god of the sun and the arts, and his sister Artemis, goddess of the moon, were born; the Sanctuary of Apollo was erected here. During the long tour inside the archaeological site, you can admire ruins from different periods, houses, numerous temples and an important Archaeological Museum.
Delos can be visited independently by purchasing only the ferry ticket, but it is advisable to join an organised tour with a guide who will tell you the fascinating history of this mythical island, one of the most famous in ancient Greece.
In addition to traditional Greek cuisine, you can eat some of the island’s specialities in Mykonos. The gastronomy of Mykonos reflects the richness of the Cycladic culinary tradition, enriched by international influences that have made the island a benchmark for high-quality dining. Restaurants in the Chora range from family taverns serving the freshest seafood to starred establishments offering creative reinterpretations of Mediterranean cuisine.
Typical dishes include specialities such as baked kleftiko lamb, grilled souvlaki, spicy gyros and, of course, Aegean fish prepared according to traditional recipes. Local olive oil, fresh vegetables and herbs such as oregano and basil characterise each dish.
Cheeses are also part of the Mykonos diet, such as the peppery Kopanisti, made from cow’s milk, sometimes mixed with goat’s or sheep’s milk, fermented in clay jugs for several months and with a taste similar to Roquefort, Tyrovolia, a soft fresh cheese, used for onion pie or sweet cheese, and Xinotyri, a sour cheese.
Louza is pork tenderloin flavoured with salt, pepper and herbs specific to Mykonos, matured for at least a month, is highly prized on the island and throughout Greece.
Amigthalota is an almond cake used at family celebrations, christenings, communions and weddings, but can be enjoyed at any time of the year.
As for drinks, retsina (traditional resinated wine) and ouzo (anise liqueur) often accompany meals, while the town’s bars offer creative cocktails that have helped make Mykonos famous among international mixologists.
Although Mykonos enjoys a good bus system that connects the main towns daily, probably the best way to get around is with a hire car. You can pick one up on arrival at the airport or from one of the offices in the town centres – our advice is to book it in advance online to avoid any mishaps once you disembark on the island.
During the summer months, getting to Mykonos by plane is really easy thanks to direct flights departing from several European cities. The flight duration is about two hours. Flight prices vary greatly depending on dates and availability, but if you book in advance with a low-cost airline you will be able to get a good price even if you travel during the high season.
In other seasons, direct flights are often not available, so you will have to fly to Athens and then take a domestic flight or ferry to Mykonos, leaving from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina (we recommend the latter as it is closer to Athens airport and usually less crowded). The journey time by boat from Athens to Mykonos is about five hours.
What's the weather at Mykonos? Below are the temperatures and the weather forecast at Mykonos for the next few days.
The island of Mykonos is part of the Cyclades archipelago and lies in the heart of the Aegean Sea between the islands of Naxos, Paros, Syros and Tinos, 150 kilometres east of Athens.
Almost completely flat, its highest peak reaching 341 metres above sea level, it is inhabited mainly in the western part where the capital Mykonos Town is located except for the village of Ano Mera in the interior of the island.
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