Operators like Yummy Pedals offer bike rental, guided tours and loads of info and advice. Reward your explorations with a drink at a seaside taverna. Pedal the narrow backcountry lanes to Ano Mera or any of the more than two dozen beaches. The roads on Mykonos aren’t long, but they offer plenty for cyclists. There's fun waiting for the entire family in Mykonos © Sven Hansche / Getty Images / EyeEm Bike tours It’s a brilliant look at the opulent decor favored by the Greek Orthodox faith. Look for the subtle differences of the four on the ground-level, then find the tiny stairs leading to the fifth. Five separate chapels are linked by a dazzling white-washed exterior under a low dome. Though the translated name may be mundane (‘Our Lady of the Side Gate’), everything else about this geometric church complex is extraordinary. The town’s small, so you’ll never get lost for long.

They weave past a kaleidoscope of high-end boutiques, crammed shops selling essentials, lively cafes and top restaurants you’ll want to return to at night.Īfter getting jostled on the main streets, pick an emptier angle and veer off into Hora’s quieter corners to fully appreciate the island’s vibe and get a fresh view on those picture-perfect windmills. Its narrow lanes get packed with people in high season. Mykonos’s main town is the perfect introduction to the island and life in a traditional, pedestrian-friendly, busy Greek port. Wandering the narrow streets of Hora is a delightful way to spend the afternoon © SHansche / Getty Images / iStockphoto Hora

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