Delos

Located about 2 km to the west of Mykonos, the entire island of Delos has been declared a national museum and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site - and for good reason. Revered by the ancient Greeks as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, the island holds some of the most beautiful amazing temples, sanctuaries and statues in the country. Visitors can take a boat from the Mykonos harbour to visit the site.

Archaeological Museum

Treasures of all kinds - sculptures, ceramics, and jewellery - recovered from Delos and the surrounding islands are on display here, including the prize piece: a 7th century ceramic vase which shows the oldest graphic record of the Trojan Horse.

Paraportiani

Situated over the main harbour entrance in the Kastro area, this beautiful white structure is actually a group of five smaller churches, which were built over than three centuries. Its is famed for its unusual construction, in which the roofs of four churches make up the base of the fifth, which itself creates a central domed roof.

Windmills

One of Mykonos's most unusual features has been its historic reliance on windmills for power. Since as early as the 16th century, windmills have dotted the island. Though they are mostly unneccessary today, thanks to the advent of industrialization, a few can still be found around the island. One of the best preserved windmills is the Boni Mill, which sits on a hill at the upper east section of town.

Aegean Maritime Museum

Mykonos, which has always depended on the surrounding sea, appropriately offers a maritime museum, with a collection of models depicting the ships which sailed in the Aegean from the pre-Minoan period all the way through to the 19th century, as well as other sailing related artifacts.

Little Venice

This charming section of town right by the sea is notable for its balconies, which extend out over the waters. The most common explanation for this unusual feature is that during the days when piracy was rampant, the residents hit on this idea to make it quicker and easier to load and unload their vulnerable ships.