5 Things to do in Mykonos, Greece

If time and cash permits, it’s advised that you should push though that 15 hour flight sitting between a snorer and a serial conversationalist for a Euro summer. Just think, aside from the smorgasbord board of delectable eats, namely carbohydrates and creamy desserts seemly always at your disposal and abundance of fine wines made from grapes basking in the sunshine, there are always those slightly overweight, leathery people lounging by the turquoise waters reminding you that Europeans know how to relax!

In temporarily subscribing to this chilled way of life, my destination of choice this year was Mykonos, Greece. Here are my top picks of exploration of this cosmopolitan beachside town in the Aegean Sea.

Visit Nammos

Frequented by celebrities like style guru Olivia Palermo or even Mr Valentino himself (minus his pug entourage), this is one location for a lazy then party time afternoon with friends in the azure cool waters of Psarou Beach. Whether it’s a day bed you’re after or a breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner this is the place to people watch or be seen if you are that way inclined. My advice, get there early and snag prime position or even book in advance. Be warned it can be an expensive day out with prices costing you up to around USD150 for a culinary experience at this waterside restaurant.

Hire a quadbike

Let your hair down (and have it blown back into your face ungracefully) by cruising around the island on a four-wheel-drive of the bike variety. To hire one, you’ll need your credit card and current driver’s licence. This freedom will set you back roughly 30 Euro per day. It’s enlivening to scoot around at your own leisure, take in the spectacular panoramic views and stop in for a swim when the heat gets too much in this cloudless part of the world.

Eat dinner at Nobu

If you’re sick of consuming the traditional local foods night after night, try some sushi at the world famous Nobu which is found nestled in the Belvedere Hotel in Mykonos town. The food (shout out to the Black Cod with Miso) doesn’t disappoint and the ambience is completely chic – exactly what you’d come to expect from the acclaimed restaurant.

Get lost in the town

The city centre is like a maze of gorgeous white houses splashed with blue, topped off with bougainvillea flowers to soften the edges. Even washing drying on line somehow looks idillic! At every corner there is a cute café or clothing shop to peruse. It’s little wonder luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has set up shop here. I personally was in shoe heaven with the gladiator sandals available in the many little boutiques and of course took home a pair as a souvenir.

Party in Little Venice

It’s the hot spot where the sea meets the city. I would suggest a dinner on the waters edge overlooking the windmills till after sunset (try Aqua for food) followed by cocktails or Ouzo in one of the many hole in the wall bars. Little Venice is probably the most bustling spot of Mykonos and also the most touristy, hence the higher prices. But if you’ve traveled nearly nine thousand kilometers from Asia to get there, I say “kali thiaskethasi!” or “enjoy yourself!” in Greek.

 

Yvette King is a Singapore-based fashion and lifestyle TV presenter who has interviewed the who’s who in the fashion world. When she’s not reporting backstage at a catwalk show or at a red carpet, she’s working on her style blog tanjongbazaar.com.