Best Photo Spots in Mykonos

Mykonos is one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. The island offers a variety of scenic places – from the iconic windmills to the whitewashed houses, every place is photogenic! Blue and white are the predominant colors on the island and add that unique Greece vibe to every picture you take. I’ve put together a guide of the best photo spots in Mykonos, which also includes some famous instagram spots as well as a few hidden gems. Make sure to check it out before your next Mykonos visit!

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Kato Mili Windmills

The windmills of Kato Mili are probably one of the most famous and iconic photo spots in Mykonos. You can find 16 windmills in total on the island, of which five are located on a small hill above Mykonos town overlooking the sea. The scenery is perfect for taking typical Greece pictures! It’s also a great place to watch the sunset. However, you should keep in mind that it will be most crowded during sunset time, so if you want to enjoy the windmills without the crowds it’s better to visit at sunrise.

Boni’s Windmill

Boni’s Windmill is a hidden gem compared to the windmills of Kato Mili. It’s my favorite windmill in Mykonos. Not many people visit Boni’s windmill, so the chances to have this place all to yourself are pretty big. What I liked most about the windmill were the breathtaking views above Mykonos town and the harbor. It’s one of the best viewpoints of the city and one of the best spots on Mykonos to watch the sunset – you can even see the windmills of Kato Mili from up there. Definitely a must-see!

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Little Venice’s alleys

Mykonos is famous for its unique cobblestoned streets. Little Venice is the perfect place to take typical Mykonos pictures of these lovely streets with white and blue buildings in the background. I recommend wandering through Mykonos town without a map and getting lost in the charming alleys. It’s the best way to explore the old town and you will stumble upon so many beautiful alleyways to photograph.

A great contrast to the white and blue streets are the colorful bougainvilleas that are present all over the town. No matter where you go, Little Venice is unbelievably photogenic! The best time to visit the small alleys is early in the morning before the crowds arrive.

💡 Tip: Make sure that you also visit the waterfront of Little Venice, which is definitely one of the best photography spots in Mykonos for a typical Greek island shot.

Panagia Paraportiani Orthodox Church

Paraportiani church is the oldest church in Mykonos. This impressive white-washed church has a very unique architecture and the staircase of the church is perfect for taking pictures. You can either walk up or down the staircase or just sit on the stairs for the perfect instagrammable picture. Make sure to capture the blue sky behind the white church as it’s a great contrast and you will have the typical Greece colors in your picture.

Agios Nikolaos Church (Mykonos Old Port)

Another beautiful church to capture in your Mykonos photos is Agios Nikolaos church. This quaint and picturesque church is located right at the old port of Mykonos town. It’s one of the tiniest churches I’ve ever seen but looks very impressive in pictures. If you’re visiting this church, it’s also a great idea to take some pictures of the surrounding old port with the traditional fishing boats.

Happiness Store

One of the most instagrammable places in Mykonos town is the #Happiness store. The storefront is so cute and photogenic, which makes it a perfect place for taking pictures. The best time to come here is early in the morning because the spot gets very crowded during the day. On top of the store lives a lovely old lady who you can oftentimes spot on the balcony.

Avra Restaurant

The entrance of Avra Restaurant is a lovely spot to take pictures. Here you can perfectly take a beautiful Instagram photo with all the iconic features Mykonos is famous for: white-washed houses, a blue door, cobble-stoned streets, and beautiful bougainvilleas. What more could you ask for!?

Ornos Beach

Mykonos is known for its pristine beaches with golden sand and crystal clear water. My favorite beach, of the beaches that we visited so far, is Ornos Beach. The beach is located 2 kilometers southwest of Mykonos town. It’s the perfect place to relax at the beach and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants or beach bars. We visited Mykonos in early October and the beach wasn’t crowded at all but that’s probably different in high season.

Armenistis Lighthouse

Armenistis Lighthouse is located in a remote loaction in the north-western part of the island. The lighthouse offers incredible views of the Aegean Sea and the scenic surroundings. I really loved this place! It’s a great photo spot to take pictures during the day as well as at sunset. It’s also a great location for landscape photography. I can highly recommend including a stop at Armenistis Lighthouse in your Mykonos itinerary!

Boutique Hotels

No matter where in Mykonos you are staying, most hotels offer amazing photo opportunities. The traditional white architecture that the majority of hotels are built in looks super photogenic and many hotels feature incredible sea views as well as amazing infinity pools. The most instagrammable hotel on the island is probably Cavo Tagoo Mykonos but you can also find many other stunning hotels for every budget in Mykonos. We stayed at the Myconian Avaton and really loved the aestethics of this place! To read my detailed hotel review about our stay at this hotel, you can click here.

Pictures taken at Myconian Avaton

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Seafront Restaurants

Lastly, the Greek cuisine is not only super delicious but also looks great in a picture. Most of the evenings we had dinner in one of the seafront restaurants in Mykonos town. For me, the seafront is one of the best places in Mykonos to have dinner. We loved the atmosphere there and enjoyed breathtaking romantic sunsets right by the sea. Definitely a magical experience!

I hope you liked this mini guide about the best photo spots in Mykonos. Have you already been to Mykonos? Let me know if you would add any other photo spots to this Mykonos guide!

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