Mykonos — Windmills & the Aegean 🌬️
The Cyclades' most famous island in peak summer glory: whitewashed sugar-cube houses tumbling down to Little Venice, five centuries-old windmills catching the Meltemi wind, and some of the best sunsets in Greece — hotels and flights combined comfortably under £1000 if you pick your dates and hotel carefully, since Mykonos is genuinely one of Europe's priciest islands. Every link takes you straight to Trip.com to check live prices and book.
🏨 Where to Stay
- Leto Hotel — flagship, on the Old Harbour — a 4-star right on the water's edge near Little Venice, with a walled garden and balconies looking straight out over the Aegean.
- Harmony Boutique Hotel — smart pick, near the Windmills — a spa hotel with sea views close to the Windmills, with a poolside bar and Egyptian cotton sheets for a genuinely comfortable stay.
- Hotel Madalena — hidden gem, above the Old Port — a small, family-run hotel on a hillside overlooking the port and neighbouring islands, genuinely peaceful and a short walk into town.
- Hotel Pelican — attainable pick, hillside views — genuinely good value a short walk from the Windmills and Old Port, with sweeping views over the town from its hillside perch.
- Aeolos Resort — family-friendly pick, near the Old Port — a family-run Cycladic-style resort with three pools set across bougainvillea-filled gardens, a short walk from Little Venice.
✈️ Flights
🎟️ Experiences
- Windmills of Mykonos — five whitewashed 16th-century windmills perched above Little Venice, the island's most photographed landmark and the best spot to watch the sunset.
🚗 Car Hire & Transfers