Mykonos is best experienced without rushing. A morning swim in crystal-clear water, a long lunch overlooking the Aegean, an afternoon drive along the coast, and a beautiful place to return to at the end of the day.
From iconic beaches and destination restaurants to some of the island’s most distinctive hotels, here is our guide to experiencing Mykonos — with an electric MOKE as part of the journey.
Where to Swim in Mykonos
With its clear Aegean waters and extraordinary coastline, Mykonos offers a beach for almost every kind of summer day.
For a quintessential Mykonos experience, Psarou Beach combines turquoise water with the glamorous atmosphere that has made it one of the island’s most recognisable destinations.
Agios Ioannis offers beautiful views towards Delos, while Ornos combines a sophisticated atmosphere with an easily accessible location. For something more relaxed, head towards Panormos, surrounded by a more natural landscape.
Those looking for a larger stretch of sand can continue to Elia, while Super Paradise remains one of the classic choices for Mykonos beach-club energy.
Where to Eat & Drink
Lunch in Mykonos can easily become an afternoon — and sometimes an evening.
Set above Paraga Beach, Scorpios brings together Mediterranean food, music, design and one of the island’s most memorable sunset settings. It is the kind of place where arriving for lunch without watching the clock makes perfect sense.
Across the island, there are plenty of other exceptional options. YĒVO by Bill & Coo offers refined Mediterranean dining, Krama brings contemporary Greek cuisine to Chora, while Beefbar Mykonos combines sophisticated dining with the setting of Agios Ioannis.
For Japanese-inspired dining overlooking the Aegean, there is Zuma Mykonos, while Interni remains an elegant Mykonos Town institution. SantAnna offers a glamorous poolside and beach experience, and Celebrities Greek Mediterranean Restaurant overlooks Elia.
And with your own MOKE, lunch does not have to be the end of the afternoon. Take the coastal road, stop somewhere for coffee or simply choose another destination before sunset.
Where to Stay
Part of the Mykonos experience is choosing a place that feels as memorable as the island itself.
For classic Cycladic character above Chora, Belvedere Mykonos remains one of the island’s iconic addresses, while DEOS offers a more contemporary retreat with panoramic views across the Aegean. Around Ornos, Kalesma Mykonos provides a secluded luxury setting, while Bill & Coo combines privacy with sophisticated Aegean views. For one of the island’s instantly recognisable infinity-pool settings, there is Cavo Tagoo Mykonos, while Nammos Hotel Mykonos places you directly beside the glamorous atmosphere of Psarou.
Whether you prefer the energy of Mykonos Town, a private hillside escape or a hotel beside the beach, the island offers a very different experience depending on where you choose to make your base.
Explore Mykonos in an Electric MOKE
Some of the best moments in Mykonos happen between destinations.
Start in Mykonos Town and head towards the coast. Drive through Agios Ioannis, continue towards Ornos and follow the road south towards Psarou and Paraga. Stop for a swim, stay for lunch and take the long way back. This is essentially the route suggested in the original MOKE material.
The open-air design of a MOKE makes those journeys part of the holiday — sunshine, sea breeze and the changing landscape of the island around you. And because the contemporary MOKE is fully electric, it offers a quieter way to explore the island without the tailpipe emissions of a traditional petrol rental car.
Make the Journey Part of Mykonos
Mykonos is not only about checking destinations off a list. Swim somewhere beautiful. Stay longer over lunch. Take a different road back. Stop when the view catches your attention.
The best way to discover Mykonos is often to leave some space in the day for the unexpected.
And in a MOKE, getting there becomes part of the experience.
