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Mykonos ’26
A last-minute swap from Skiathos, a scooter ride to a lighthouse, and a chance reunion with a street singer three months later.
Second time on Mykonos this year — no villa, no big group this time, just a long weekend that almost went to Skiathos instead.
What changed since last time
In June it was a rented villa, a bigger group, more of a programme.
This time just the two of us, a simple hotel above the harbour, scooters instead of a driver, and no plan beyond sea, food and coffee.
Food
Souvlaki Story
Saturday lunch.
Thalas Tavern & Beach
Sunday lunch by Super Paradise Beach.
KADENA
Sunday dinner by the harbour.
Oniro Sunset Bar & Restaurant
Last-evening dinner near the hotel: mussels, seafood, one glass of white wine.
Zea Bakery
Inland, away from the centre. Monday breakfast.
Places
Above the harbour, short walk to town. Room mix-up on arrival, fixed next morning with a free late checkout.
Selima Bar
Little Venice area. Site of the Marianna moment, both in June and this trip.
Armenistis Lighthouse
Quiet contrast to the party side of the island.
Hercules Car and Bike Rentals
Scooter rental.
Super Paradise Beach
Little Venice
Walked through here both evenings — the classic Mykonos waterfront row of houses built right over the sea.
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Food
Cocotte Mykonos
Sunday dinner. The lamb.
Liasti
Beach restaurant at Lia Beach. Sunday breakfast-lunch: coffee, iced tea, octopus carpaccio, sunbed and towels.
Lotus
Late Sunday drink in Mykonos Town.
Tabu Mykonos
Saturday dinner in Mykonos Town: mussels and octopus.
Places
Divounia Beach
Small harbour below the villa. Last walk on Monday.
Frangias Beach
Lia Beach
Mykonos Windmills
Thalasses Villas – Villa Divine
Largest villa in the complex, sleeps eight: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, private pool, sheltered terrace, sea view.
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Mykonos 2026
A last-minute swap from Skiathos after flight prices spiked — a spontaneous long weekend, second time on Mykonos, this time without the villa.