The island of Delos, recognized as the birthplace of the god Apollo, has been a sacred area used for various reasons throughout history. Today it is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. The famous Terrace of the Lions is a signature image of Delos. Mykonos glitters happily under the sun and carries its glamorous and camp reputation with panache, but expensively so. Beneath the gloss this is a charming and hugely entertaining place where the sometimes frantic mix of good-time holidaymakers, cruise ship crowds, posturing fashionistas and preening celebrities is magically subdued by the cubist charms of Mykonos town, a traditional Cycladic maze.

THINGS TO DO:

• The lighthouse of Armenistis for a gorgeous view of the Aegean
• The monastery of Panagia & Paleokastro located on a hill above Ano Mera
• The gorgeous Castle of Gyzi
• Mykonos Watermania water park
• View the ruins of Neolithic settlements
• The chapel of Panagia Paraportian
• Delos Archaeological Museum
• Maritime Museum
• Folklore Museum
• Agricultural Museum
• House of Lena
• Little Venice in Chora, a popular hotspot
• The traditional windmills above Chora
• Delos Island, the birthplace of God Apollo
• The pulsing night clubs.