Neighbourhood
Little Venice and the Windmills
Mykonos Town, Greece
Waterside houses with balconies over the sea, beside a row of windmills.
Island · Greece · South Aegean
Delos
A small island of ancient ruins, mythical birthplace of Apollo, reached by boat from Mykonos.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Delos matters
Delos was one of the most sacred places in ancient Greece, said to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Today it is an open-air museum of ruins: mosaic floors, a row of stone lions and the foundations of a thriving trading city. Boats run from Mykonos. No one lives on the island, so bring water and a hat.
Talking points
- Myth says Apollo and Artemis were born here.
- Mosaics survive in ruined houses.
- The island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Good to know: Boats run from Mykonos but not every day; check schedules and bring water and a hat.
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