Mykonos in 3 Days: The Perfect Itinerary
Mykonos is famous for its glamour, but three days here reveal windmills, ancient ruins, village monasteries and beaches far from the crowds. Here is how to make the most of it.
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ThessalonikiGreece's food capital, with Byzantine treasures and a seafront promenade
PargaA colourful harbour town beneath a Venetian castle on the Ionian coast
MykonosWindmills, whitewash and the Aegean's most famous nightlife
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Ancient wonders, rooftop bars and the gateway to the islands
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Greece's food capital, with Byzantine treasures and a seafront promenade
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A colourful harbour town beneath a Venetian castle on the Ionian coast
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Windmills, whitewash and the Aegean's most famous nightlife
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Cliff-top villages on the rim of a flooded volcano
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Greece's largest island: gorges, Minoan palaces and legendary food
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