Car Hire: Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +30 2289 027 111. Open 7.30am-9pm seven days a week.

Airport Transfer: Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet’s transfer partner, Holiday Taxis—from home to the airport, then city or resort (easyjet.holidaytaxis.com).

Taxi: The fare to Mykonos Town is about €8.

Nikos Taverna
( Behind the Old Portaverna. )
A must, Nikos Taverna sprawls out across a stone square and it's popular with visitors and locals. There's a wide menu with plenty of Greek specialities. Look out for Peter the Pelican—the restaurant's mascot.

Ithaki
( Ornos Bay. )
Opt for a table on the sand at this twinkly lit beach restaurant with plenty of atmosphere. If you're on a budget, the Greek Menu—appetisers, Greek salad, moussaka, baklava, coffee and wine for two—at an astonishing €34 simply can't be beaten.

Coo
( Megali Ammos Beach. Tel. 2289 024 380 )
Hip new joint with stunning sea views. The chic clientèle don't dine till very late, so don't even think of turning up before 10pm. Exceptional food and a bar offering a wide array of drinks and cocktails. You won't be disappointed.

Matsuhisa Mykonos
( Belvedere Hotel, Mykonos Town. Tel. 2289 027 362 )
This stylish spot is run by celebrity chef 'Nobu' Matsuhisa and easily the most glamorous place to eat on the island. Exquisite Japanese fusion cuisine is served at tables set around a pool, featuring dishes like black cod with miso, succulent pork belly and an impressive selection of sushi and sashimi.

Caprice Bar
( Little Venice, Mykonos Town. Tel. 2289 026 083 )
The best choice for a romantic sunset drink, with incomparable sea views as well as a glimpse of the famous Mykonian Windmills.

La Notte
( On the seafront, behind Mykonos Town Hall. Tel. 2289 026 747 )
For live bouzoukia (authentic Greek music), as well as sensational international entertainment, this is where locals and tourists come together for a truly Hellenic experience.

Cavo Paradiso
( Paradise Beach. Tel. 2289 027 205 )
With an impressive swimming pool in the shape of the island to dance around, come to Paradiso if you're looking for a real party experience. Opens from 1am.

Ilias Lalaounis sells beautiful jewellery designed and made at its workshop in Athens, where a 4,000-year-old tradition of Greek art is kept alive (14 Polykandrioti Street, Mykonos Market. Tel. 2289 022 444).

Adapt to the Greek way of life while you're in Mykonos. Don't be surprised if everything takes a little more time than you expect—just relax and go with the flow!

Little Venice, east of the port, is known to locals as Aleukantras and captures all the passion, simplicity and elegance that the Greek islands have to offer. Built right at the edge of the sea, lounge on the terraces of 18th-century houses as you sip Greek wine.

October is a great time to visit Mykonos if you fancy a true Greek experience without lots of tourists getting in the way! The island is relatively quiet as the season ends midway through the month. It's the perfect time to enjoy the legendary Little Venice sunset in peace, without the cruise-ship masses.

Delos  – Hop on the morning ferry to Delos (Tickets: €12), the mythical island, around which the Cyclades Islands are formed. The birthplace of the god Apollo and his sister Artemis, this is an unmissable day trip. Marvel at the centuries-old ruined village, statues and more at one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.

Mykonos is famed for its attractive whitewashed chapels. There are said to be a whopping 365 in total—one for every day of the year!

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