Make no mistake: there is a growing crowd of demanding travelers who vote for September and October as the hottest months for a holiday in Mykonos! Some say it’s the sunny, warm weather that usually prolongs the summerish sense until mid-autumn. Others insist that the true beauty of Mykonos is revealed only after the August frenzy is over. And they are both right.
Climate-wise there is no doubt that Greece is one of the most blessed countries in south-eastern Europe. With temperatures usually encouraging swimming and outdoor living until early November, the real winter season doesn’t last more than 4 months – with long intervals of sunny days that call for beautiful walks along the beaches and mouthwatering lunches in picturesque fish taverns. This means that September and October are indeed perfect periods of the year to spend a late but great summer holiday!
Like a few more islands of the Aegean archipelago, Mykonos has also the privilege of being relatively close to Athens, either by plane (35-40 minutes) or by ferry (3,5-4 hours) from the ports of Piraeus or Rafina, with daily itineraries throughout the year. And unlike other popular tourist destinations that close most of their hospitality facilities at the end of September, Mykonos stays open and vivid until much later, with its usually rocking atmosphere giving its place to more sophisticated, eclectic vibes that make it irresistible to the real travel connoisseurs. Moreover, things get a lot easier during the late summer days. No need to worry about finding a first-row sunbed at its stunningly beautiful sandy beaches, or a front table at fancy restaurants. No road traffic or queuing for a sunset cocktail in the legendary Little Venice bars or waiting in line to visit the emblematic Byzantine monasteries. Nevertheless, Mykonos is still alive, offering the real one-of-a-kind dolce vita experience that keeps its guests happy from morning till dawn the next day!
Furthermore, as a late summer guest you are given some exceptional opportunities, like going on an exclusive private cruise to the nearby sacred Island of Delos, shopping at your own pace or mingling with the locals who will be delighted to tell you stories about how Mykonos had become a paradise for royals and Hollywood stars since the ’50s.
But what will really take your breath away is Mykonos’ landscape under the autumn light, its beaches forming a magnificent coastline, with the deep blue sea glittering under the morning sunshine and the sky changing a thousand colors before sundown. With its soft, quiet beauty revealed, it gives its visitors the chance to discover the “unplugged” side of this unparalleled Aegean gem that knows how to keeps its promises all year round!
