The island of Mykonos is full of opportunities to discover the landscape and activities beyond
the popular beaches and shopping.
Here are a few great activities we recommend.
A visit to Delos Island is a great day trip.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site on the small island is one of the best-preserved and most
important archaeological sites in Greece.
The history goes back 5000 years and was once a thriving, multicultural center of trade,
with Greek, Syrian, and Egyptian shrines to their gods.
There are amazingly well preserved ruins and beautiful mosaics to see.
4 boats depart daily from Mykonos Town for a roughly 30 minute ride.
Taking a personal or group tour is highly recommended to get the most of a visit to
Delos.
If you are interested in experiencing more of the landscape, going for a bike or horse
back riding tour are great options, and you can include a farm visit with your tour if
you’re interested.
Two farms we love are Vioma Organic Farm and Rizes Farm, both outside the village of Ano
Mera.
Let’s start with Vioma, a 30 year old vineyard, with lots of animals to enjoy, that is a great
place for families to visit.
Vioma produces fabulous wine, honey, vinegar, and molasses.
Their local cheese and mezze platter combined with a wine tasting on their deck overlooking
the farm is just fabulous.
Guests are welcome to tour their gardens and vineyard, where classical music is piped out
to support the growing vines.
Vioma is also home to Yummy Pedals cycle touring, operated by the owner’s daughter.
They offer customizable bike and electric bike tours on local trails through the countryside
and to nearby beaches.
Rides include a picnic with homemade lemonade and snacks, and are great for all skill levels.
Nearby Rizes Folklore Farmstead is another farm to table experience, with cooking and
bread making classes, homestays, farm animals to enjoy, and gardens, orchards, and vineyards
to tour.
There is a beautiful restaurant with a wood oven, homemade cheeses and wine, and other
traditional Myconian delicacies.
Rizes is also home to Ippos Horse stables, offering lessons and trail rides through the
surrounding countryside and to local beaches.
No prior experience is required to take a horseback riding tour.
If you love cheese or enjoy food experiences, then you’ll want to visit Mykonos Farmers,
a local cheese producer.
Here, 3rd generation cheese maker George Syrianos teaches cooking classes and about the art
of Myconian style cheese making with local sheep’s milk from Mykonos and Naxos.
Visitors to Mykonos Farmers get to taste a variety of cheeses made on site, and tour
the production facility.
Mykonos Farmers is easily accessible, located a short distance from Mykonos Town.
If you’re looking for another great family activity or romantic and creative way to spend
a few hours, you might enjoy a visit to Art Mosaic in Mykonos Town.
Local artist Irene Syrianos welcomes guests at her quaint studio in Mykonos Town.
Having worked for 10 years on Delos Island, home to world famous centuries old mosaics,
Irene creates and sells ancient reproductions and contemporary works.
She also teaches one day workshops in the mornings in the nearby garden courtyard of
Cinema Manto.
No prior experience is required.
One thing you’ll definitely want to do when visiting Mykonos Town is to step off the main
paths and get lost in the labyrinthine alleyways.
Just behind lanes filled with boutique shopping and restaurants, you’ll find charming pathways
where the locals live, with small churches, and little commerce.
Don’t worry about following any specific route as the area is small enough that you’ll
quickly find yourself back on a main path.
And last but not least, the absolute best place to see the sunset in Mykonos is at the
130 year old, Armenistis Lighthouse.
Perched on a hilltop bluff with sweeping panoramic views overlooking the waters between Mykonos
and neighboring Tinos, the lighthouse reflects the long maritime history of the island, with
a unique octagonal tower.
The lighthouse while not open to entrance, is still in operation under the Hellenic Navy.
You may enjoy bringing a picnic or bottle of wine to enjoy while taking in the spectacular
view.
To get there, continue on the road passing the Tourlos Ferry Port and Agios Stefanos
Beach.
All of the activities featured in this video are outlined in greater detail on our site
and linked to in the description below.
Check out our Mykonos travel guide for more useful insights, including where to eat, what
to do, ferry port information, the best beaches, and beach clubs and alternative activities.
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