The setting for the legendary battle between the Gods Zeus and Typhon, Mykonos has braved the odyssey of an extraordinary past, emerging in the 20th century as one of the most sought-after seaside destinations in the world. Jet-set glitterati sparkle amid timeless fishing villages on the Aegean Sea, mixing modern charms with an enduring maritime heritage.
Candlelit processions, singing, troupes dancing in traditional costume, and specialty feasts are all part of the highest Greek Orthodox holy holiday.
Join the beach party and seafood feast to celebrate fishermen in this waterfront village.
Witness the candlelit church processions and join in the town-wide feast that honors the church for which the festival is named.
Get a glimpse of ancient traditions by taking part in the procession and feast celebrating the monastery in the village of Ano Mera.
Traditional crafts, music, and the art of winemaking are celebrated as part of this harvest festival hosted at the Mykonos Agricultural Museum.
Visit the whitewashed Byzantine Paraportiani Church built from the 15th–17th centuries for an example of architecture that spans across the ages.