Paraportiani is a remarkable architectural complex that took its name due to its position next to the small northwest gate (“to paraporti”) of the medieval wall of Mykonos. It is a two-storey complex of five churches; four of them on the ground floor and the fifth one on the first floor. The latter is also the one that is named Paraportiani. It was built between the 16th and the 17th century and it is one of the most important monuments of the Aegean because of the unique characteristics of its structure. Without doubt, it is one of the most photographed sights of Greece.

Little Venice is a picturesque neighborhood with colorful balconies that look as if hovering over the sea. The colorful facades of the houses differ from the typical Cycladic architecture. This particular characteristic combined with the houses’ proximity to the sea is what gave the place its name. Mikri Venetia is also famous for the spectacular sunset view it offers the visitors.

One of the most photographed sights of Mykonos is the pelicans that you can meet while walking in Hora. This goes back to 1958 when a pelican got separated from the flock and fell inside the sea, next to a fishing boat. The fisherman saved the bird and helped him get stronger again. Everyone loved the pelican and the fishermen always gave him fish to eat. They named him “Petros” and he became the mascot of the island till he died in 1986.

This big and sandy beach is located in the North and is probably one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. It used to be a nudist beach. There are no sunbeds, umbrellas or beach bars in the area but your four-legged friends are welcome here as the beach is pet-friendly.

The beach is accessible by private transport. It is 4.5 kilometers far from Hora and the road network is in excellent condition.

This is a Northern beach at Panormos Bay with crystal clear waters and soft sand. It is also considered as the best waveriding and windsurving beach of the island. When you are on the western side of the beach the place looks like a lagoon, especially when there is no wind. The beach is divided in two by some rocks that go all the way down to the seashore. The remains of a Neolithic settlement that dates back to 4.500 B.C. have been found on the rocks. Also, it is possible that the tomb of Aiantas Lokros, the hero of the Trojan war, lays there.