9 Best Views in Mykonos Town, Greece

The view from 180º Sunset Bar

180º Sunset Bar is famously known for this beautiful postcard view of the Mykonos waterfront and, of course, the sunset.

If you want to sit down for a meal during the most popular time of day, a reservation is most definitely needed. It’s worth noting though that there is a minimum spend per person. It’s a common practice for popular restaurants and beach clubs in Mykonos to divide their venue into many different areas, all of which are quite similar, but come with different amounts for minimum spend - at 180º Sunset Bar, this ranges from €70 to €250, per person. I’m really not a fan of this practice, it makes the whole experience feel very transactional, especially when everything is overpriced. You are not paying for the food and drinks, and you are not even paying for the view, you are paying for the luxury of dining at a popular venue in Mykonos.

That said, the place is otherwise quite nice, and if you want to have the ultimate sunset experience and end your day in Mykonos in a special way, it’s worth going there for a drink or two. The good news is they have a special area reserved for walk-in’s and you can also walk around. This option doesn’t have a minimum spend, and comes with a view that is just as good as anywhere else. That is what we did, we actually had an early dinner nearby at Oregano Cook & Grill, then headed to 180º Sunset Bar for a drink at sunset. Expect to pay 25€ for a cocktail, 15€ for a beer or a glass of wine, or 10€ for a soft drink.

In addition to the beautiful view of the old town, there is also the actual sunset, which gets a special treatment here. Tourists of the Greek islands are obsessed with sunsets, and this place takes the experience to the next level, by syncing it to Time to Say Goodbye - it's all very dramatic.

coordinates: 37.44942, 25.33256

The view from St. Vasileios Church

This is probably the best view in Mykonos, but 180º Sunset Bar is not the only place you can admire it from.

In case you may be wondering, you won’t be able to see much of the old town on the way to the sunset bar and from anywhere outside the venue, because of the trees and other buildings. So it may seem that the only way to see this view is by going in. However, there is a street just a little farther north, and you get an unobstructed view of the city from pretty much anywhere along that road. Because this doesn’t really have a name and there are no viewpoints clearly marked on Google Maps, I’m using St. Vasileios Church, the only landmark on that street, as the reference point.

While it’s very easily accessible, coming across this viewpoint isn’t obvious at all, because the street is accessed from an entirely different side that doesn’t really lead anywhere. Unless your accommodation is in that general direction, or you know of this place, it’s unlikely that you would ever end up here during your stay in Mykonos. And because 180º Sunset Bar gets all the attention, this viewpoint is very unpopular and not known as an attraction. But the view is just as good, plus it’s free. And it’s only a 10min walk from the old port, which is even closer than the sunset bar.

coordinates: 37.45113, 25.33117

The view from Boni's Windmill

This is my other favourite viewpoint in Mykonos. It’s a completely different angle over the old town, seen from one of the remaining windmills of Mykonos - not the six famous ones sitting next to each other, but another lonely one found higher up the hill. We visited mid-day, but I think this would make for a great place to watch the sunset over the buildings. It’s a 5-10min walk from the old port to get to the viewpoint, and there are nice views of the other windmills along the way too.

coordinates: 37.44664, 25.33085

The Windmills of Mykonos

There are 16 remaining windmills in Mykonos, seven of which are found in the old town. One of them is Boni’s Windmill, and the other six are clustered together at the edge of the old town, by the sea. These have become a symbol of the city, and are probably the most popular landmark on the island.

You can see the iconic windmills from pretty much any other viewpoint around the town and you can also visit them up close - it’s a large open area with free entrance. Because they rest on a small hill, they also come with a view of the old town including Little Venice, which looks particularly nice from this angle.

coordinates: 37.44470, 25.32574

Little Venice

Little Venice is a small neighbourhood in the old town of Mykonos. Not only does it have the Italian look, but it was actually built by the Venetians, who ruled over the island of Mykonos some centuries ago. Due to its prime location on the waterfront facing east, this is another popular spot for food and drinks at sunset time. The narrow walkway on the edge of the water is absolutely packed with tables and sees a lot of traffic - to the point that you’re walking inches away from someone’s dinner.

You can see Little Venice from anywhere along this alley which opens up into a little square and beach (if we can even call it that), as well as from the windmills.

coordinates: 37.44596, 25.32628

Panagia Paraportiani

This is a small picturesque church found in the old port of Mykonos - a short stop and quick photo opportunity. And there are many others around Mykonos. Greek towns are known for their photogenic churches dotted around the old towns. Their rooftops are often blue (think Santorini which is so famous for its blue domed churches), while those in Mykonos tend to have red rooftops.

coordinates: 37.44711, 25.32579

The Old Port

The narrow pier that goes around the old port provides a nice view of the old town buildings. This is the departure point for smaller ferries going to Delos or Rineia on day-trips, but note that all the other large ships departing to other islands are found in the New Port. This one is found 2-3km further north, and there is a sea bus that links the two.

coordinates: 37.44928, 25.32671

Mykonos Chora

Chora is a Greek term that means town, and refers to the old part of the main town on an island. This often has the same name as the island itself (for example: Mykonos, Naxos, or Ios). A walk through the narrow alleys of the Mykonos Chora will reveal many nice photo oportunities. And while it may have lost some of its charm to overpriced eateries and pretentious boutiques, it still remains one of the nicest old towns in the Cyclades.

The view from your accommodation

Most of the houses around Mykonos are on the face of a hill, so many accommodations come with a nice terrace or garden overlooking the town or sea. Sometimes that is the best viewpoint, because it’s all yours and there might be no one else around.

We stayed at Sugar Blue, which had a large terrace with a broad view of the surrounding area, from the New Port to the Old Port, and the two islands in the distance (Delos and Rineia). We couldn’t see much of the town, but we could see the windmills! We spend the evening there on our second night, with a glass of wine and a sunset to rival the one at 180º Sunset Bar.