Mykonos With Kids

Mykonos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It's part of the Cyclades group of islands.

Mykonos is a popular cruise ship port and is famous for its glamorous party atmosphere made popular in the 1960's by Jackie Kennedy Onasis, Sophia Loren, and other famous icons of the time. Today it attracts the trendy crowd of Hollywood elite including Madonna, Tom Hanks, P Diddy, and Sara Jessica Parker, as well as famous designers like Roberto Cavalli and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Mykonos is trendy and chic; it attracts singles who want to have fun in the sun in the many beaches that have lively bars and cafes. It's still a magnet for Greek and international celebrities who flock to the island in the summer, attracted by the trendy bars, stylish cafes, upscale restaurants, and fashionable boutiques in the cosmopolitan island atmosphere.

If you're looking for romance there are many ocean view restaurants, bars, and cafes where you can have a drink or a meal with your significant other. Or if you prefer a quieter spot there are many places in the island's picturesque towns. If you're a family looking for ways to entertain kids of different ages read on! Here are some kid friendly activities for the whole family on the island.

Everyone, or nearly everyone loves beaches! There are many on the island. But if the kids are with you opt for the family beaches such as Platis Gialos, Psarrou, or Kalafatis just to name a few. All of these beaches have restaurants, watersport rentals and activities, and lounge chair and umbrella rentals.

Most beaches on Mykonos can be easily reached by bus or taxi. If you're on a cruise ship and only have a few hours on the island you can book a shore excursion from the ship that will take you to one of the family beaches. Or you can catch a taxi at the main square in Chora, the town closest to the ports or a bus from the local station. Taxis are very limited on the island and if there are several ships at port you may find a long cue for a cab.

Older kids and adults might enjoy a visit to Delos. Delos is another island of the Cyclades group. Today it's a important archaeological site that encompasses temples, markets, houses, and the famous Terrace of the Lions statues. The island's archaeological museum houses many of the artifacts found from excavations of the site.

If you've had enough of the beach and are looking for something to eat you don't have to go far before you run into a cafe, restaurant, or snack bar. There are many restaurants along the ocean front in Chora, but for a quick gelato we like to take the kids to one of the snack bars in the middle of town. That way the kids can have their gelato while the rest of us shop.

Speaking of windmills, the kids love hiking up to the windmills on the other end of town. The like to run around the wide open space by the windmills. It's a good spot to let them burn off some excess energy.

For the more adventurous how about renting some quads? My daughter and her husband love to run around the island on these vehicles. Last time they took my grandsons Dion and Devon while my husband and I stayed in town to hang out with then 10 month old Jett. The rental company is located at the end of town, one street up from the main street that runs along the coast. You can rent them hourly for by the day. Helmets are provided with each vehicle.

Whatever you decide to do on Mykonos save some time to relax! It's a wonderful island filled with friendly people, and delicious food!

Hi! I’m Carmina, also known as Nana. I love DIY projects, parties, crocheting, and traveling. I hope that you enjoy my posts and find them useful! If you have any ideas or suggestions I’d love to hear from you!