Last Updated on April 14, 2023
Mykonos is one of the idyllic Greek islands filled with Instagram spots with colored buildings, blue trim, and outstanding bougainvillea trees. Mykonos Town is a beautiful compact town that is easy to explore by foot and small enough that you can reach all of the 25 best Mykonos Instagram spots in one day.
We spend three days in beautiful Mykonos Town putting together this list of the 25 Best Mykonos Instagram Spots so that you won’t miss any of them on your visit! One of the great things about visiting the Greek islands is that you combine many of them into a larger trip. If you’re headed to the popular Santorini, we also have the 15 Most Instagrammable Places in Santorini You Can’t Miss.
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How to Get Around Mykonos
The island of Mykonos is not overly large, and you will find that the vast majority of everything you will want to see is close to Mykonos Town. It’s a location where renting a car doesn’t make a lot of sense unless you plan to stay far from Mykonos town.
Transfer from Mykonos Airport to Mykonos Town
Fortunately Mykonos Airport is quite close to Mykonos Town, minimizing the time spent from getting off the plane to relaxing in the sun, snapping some Mykonos Instagram photos, or filling yourself with some amazing Greek food. One of the easiest stress-free ways to get to your hotel is with a pre-booked Mykonos Airport Transfer service that will wait for you at the airport upon your arrival.
There are taxis available in Mykonos, however they are expensive at around 30 EUR ($33 USD) for a 10 minute drive, and there are extremely few taxis available. Therefore, if you choose to take a taxi there is chance that you have to wait. Alternatively, the bus is extremely affordable and will drop you in the heart of Mykonos town for under 2 EUR ($2.20 USD).
Getting Around Mykonos Town
Mykonos Town is really quite compact, and you can easily walk from one end to the other in 15 minutes or so. The problem in finding your way is that the streets are set up like a maze, and it is very easy to get lost. Not that getting lost is necessarily a problem, as you’re sure to find a hidden gem down one of the many alleys in Mykonos Town.
The best way to get around Mykonos Town is have an idea of some of the main sights that are easy to find on Google Maps and base your walking plan from each of these main sights. Most of all, have fun! Exploring a small town like Mykonos is amazing because you can get completely lost in the maze of streets, taking beautiful Instagram photos of the spots in Mykonos without ever worrying about being more than 20 minutes from where you started! It’s quite easy to be wondering where are the I love Mykonos stairs, and then completely forget about them as you discover an amazing bougainvillea tree.
Visiting the Island of Mykonos
Outside of Mykonos Town, the rest of the island of Mykonos is surprisingly undeveloped. You can find unspoiled beaches, and large open areas. To see the whole island we recommend booking a full island tour to see all of the highlights, and understand the history of the island and learn more about the Greek culture and people that make this island so special.
Where to Stay in Mykonos
There’s no shortage of places to stay in Mykonos, ranging from budget accommodation to beautiful Greek apartments with ocean views. These are our top recommendations for every budget.
Budget Stay Mykonos: Crystal Suites Mykonos
This hotel features small suites built with stone that feel like you are living in an authentic old stone building, but with all of the modern conveniences. This is where we stayed during our visit to Mykonos and we loved how clean the suites were, the great design, and outdoor seating area with sunset view. Crystal Suites also offers airport pick-up and you are a 5 to 10 minute walk from a grocery store and a number of restaurants. Mykonos Town is a 20 minute walk away. Check availability at Crystal Suites Mykonos for your trip!
Mid-Range Stay Mykonos: Cavo Tagoo Mykonos
This hotel is one of the most popular places to stay in Mykonos. Like our budget recommendation, this is also a short walk outside of Mykonos Town, and it delivers with an incredible infinity pool looking out over the ocean. If you want to spend anytime in a pool and enjoy the beautiful weather of Mykonos, Cavo Tagoo is the place for you as it’s pool area is insane. It also happens to have great reviews for everything! Check availability at Cavo Tagoo Mykonos for your trip!
Luxury Stay Mykonos: Semeli Hotel Mykonos
At Semeli Hotel Mykonos you can expect the best of everything. This boutique hotel offers warm Greek hospitality, an incredible rooftop pool to soak up the sun, and top-notch restaurants with authentic Greek cuisine right at the hotel. Even though you’d be forgiven for not every wanting to leave the hotel, you are just steps from the heart of Mykonos Town for shopping, dining, or searching for best Mykonos Instagram spots. Check availability at Semeli Hotel Mykonos for your trip!
Map of the Best Mykonos Instagram Spots
Mykonos Town is conveniently quite compact and easy to walk around, however the streets are in a bit of a maze shape. so you’ll definitely need a map to find all of these amazing Mykonos photography locations. It is totally possible to reach all of the best Mykonos Instagram spots in one very busy day in Mykonos!
This map includes all the most instagrammable places in Mykonos. Make sure to use it to plan your trip to visit all the best Mykonos Instagram photo spots.
Most Instagrammable Places in Mykonos Town
We’ve compiled the photography guide of the 25 best Instagram spots in Mykonos for every instagrammer and photography lover. These photo spots will help you capture the beauty of the Mykonos Town and include all of the popular sights and well-known Mykonos Instagram photo spots!
Iconic Greek Blue and White Street
Starting off our list of the 25 best Instagram photo spots in Mykonos with one that is probably the most typical Mykonos Town view. The perfectly white buildings, trimmed with blue railings, doors, and shutters, and completed with the stone walkway is a picture-perfect Instagram photo spot in Mykonos. Could this be the prettiest street in Mykonos?
This can be a challenging location to photograph anytime of day that isn’t early in the morning. The key is to arrive before the shopkeepers begin to open and set everything up, which is also when the tourists start to arrive. The earlier the better for this, possibly one of the best Mykonos Instagram spots.
Location: Iconic Mykonos Street
Hours: This Mykonos Instagrammable spot is open all the time.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos here is early in the morning. You will have less harsh light and significantly less other tourists on the street.
Tips: This can be a difficult Mykonos Instagram photo spot to have completely to yourself as it is a popular street in Mykonos Town. The key is arriving early in the morning after sunrise, to have the prettiest street in Mykonos all to yourself.
#HAPPINESS Store
There’s a reason you’ve probably seen this Mykonos Instagram spot before as well. Spreading the good vibes for years, this famous street corner in Mykonos Town has become a mandatory stop for anyone looking to capture some of the most instagrammable places in Mykonos. How can you not smile when taking a photo here!?
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Location: Mykonos #Happiness Store
Hours: There are no hours restrictions at this Mykonos Instagram photography spot.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos here before the #Happiness store opens as their blue door will be closed for your photos. Plan to arrive before 10:00 AM for the best photos here, however if you pass by later in the day be sure to check out the boutique store and support them if you can by spreading more #happiness.
Tips: Have fun with this Mykonos Instagram spot as that is what it is all about! If the photographer can stand further back and zoom in on the subject, you can add more depth to your photo and make the #Happiness sign appear closer than it is.
Paraportiani Church
This large (compared to the other churches in Mykonos Town) dates back to the 17th century and is actually now a complex of 5 churches joined together. The white walls of the large building provide pure Greek Island vibes, earning its spot on the list of the best Mykonos Instagram spots.
The church has some beautiful integrated steps that climb up the wall, which make for a perfect location to have a new photo angle to your latest Mykonos Instagram photos.
Location: Paraportiani Church
Hours: There are no specific hours for this Mykonos photography location.
Best Time for Photos: You can visit this location at any time of day as it is usually not very crowded. You can take some beautiful sunset photos here as well.
Tips: This is a location that can be quite windy, so consider that when planning your outfit!
I Love Mykonos Stairs
Another mandatory stop on your quest to see the top 25 Mykonos Instagram Spots is the I Love Mykonos, or I Heart Mykonos, Stairs which have become so famous. The stairs are easy to walk past if you aren’t paying attention so be sure to check the steps of the buildings once you get to this area and look for Lascala Mykonos Nail Salon, to find the exact steps where you can take this Mykonos Instagram photo.
Location: I Love Mykonos Stairs
Hours: This location on the list of most instagrammable spots in Mykonos is open all day.
Best Time for Photos: The steps here go up to a shop, so it’s best to take your photo here early in the morning before the shops open, or to be quick and respectful if shooting later in the day.
Tips: The photographer cannot get very far from the subject / the I Love Mykonos Stairs so this is a great spot to use a wide-angle lens.
Mykonos Shops – Chora Boutique
There are so many Instagrammable photo spots in Mykonos that involve some of the shops throughout the town. Chora Mykonos is a boutique that always has an impressive display outside, perfect for your next stop on the list of the best Mykonos Instagram spots. The shop has some beautiful light fixtures, and wooden decorative items – be sure to check them out!
Location: Chora Mykonos Boutique
Hours: The store hours vary by day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time for photos here is in the late morning once the shops open but isn’t too busy.
Tips: As this shop and many others are active businesses, please be respectful of the shop owner and customers when taking a photo.
Windmills of Mykonos
These are the famous five windmills of Mykonos which stand proud facing the harbor and Mykonos Town and you’re sure to find on nearly every postcard. They are located extremely close to the core of Mykonos Town so they are not a far walk at all, and are actually very close to the Little Venice section of Mykonos Town.
There’s so many great photo angles and opportunities that you can explore at this Mykonos Instagram photo spot, so have some fun and create some great photos.
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Location: Windmills of Mykonos
Hours: There are no specific hours for this Mykonos Instagram location.
Best Time for Photos: Great photos can be taken here anytime of day, however the most beautiful photos from this Mykonos Instagram photo spot generally are taken at sunset.
Tips: The location can be very windy (hence the location of so many windmills!) as it is exposed to the ocean, as opposed to most of the Mykonos Town Instagram photo spots. Hold on to your hat!
Little Venice
Mykonos Town is already quite small, so for it to have an area known as Little Venice, it must be quite special! Little Venice is a small area of a few streets located right on the waterfront of Mykonos, and it is unsurprisingly known as Little Venice due to the fact that it looks a lot like Venice in Italy! While you won’t find all of the canals that Venice is famous for, you will find restaurants and walkways right up to the waters edge, with some even hanging out over the water. It is for this reason that this area gets its name of Little Venice.
Location: Little Venice Mykonos
Hours: There are no specific hours for this Mykonos Instagram location.
Best Time for Photos: It’s best to visit this Mykonos Instagram photo spot in the morning. This is a lively entertainment area in the afternoon and evening, so taking an Instagram photo late in the day would likely be impossible.
Tips: This Mykonos Instagram spot is best to visit just after you visit the nearby windmills and you can walk from the windmills to this Google Maps location and then further into Little Venice for more photo opportunities.
Little Venice Looking at Windmills
Another fun Mykonos photo spot in Little Venice is looking back at the windmills, so that they are in the background of your photo. The only difficult part here is watching out for the waves as on a windy day the waves can easily crash up onto the walkway!
Location: Little Venice Mykonos
Hours: There are no specific hours for this Mykonos Instagrammable photo spot.
Best Time for Photos: It’s best to visit this Mykonos Instagram photo spot in the morning. This is a lively entertainment area in the afternoon and evening, so taking an Instagram photo late in the day would likely be impossible.
Tips: This Mykonos Instagram spot is best to visit just after you visit the nearby windmills and while you are exploring the Little Venice area of Mykonos Town.
Turquoise Steps of Mykonos
While Mykonos, and Greece, are famous for the white-washed buildings with blue accents, some buildings have decided go with a turquoise theme, which stands out beautifully against all of the other white and blue.
Location: Turquoise Steps
Hours: There are no specific hours for this Instagrammable place in Mykonos.
Best Time for Photos: The best time for photos is during the early or late morning before the area becomes too busy.
Tips: This is a private building so please be discreet, respectful, and take your photo quickly before moving on to the next Instagrammable place in Mykonos.
Mykonos Church with Flags (Panachra Church)
You might not know the name of this church located in Mykonos Town, but you’ve likely seen it before as it is an extremely popular Mykonos Instagram spot for all types of travelers. The church features the white exterior which contrasts nicely against the blue sky. There is also often colorful flags lining the street right in front of the church which makes it a fantastic Mykonos photo spot.
Location: Mykonos Panachra Church
Hours: This Mykonos Instagram location can be accessed any time of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos here is early in the morning or in the late evening when the sun is setting just above the building tops.
Tips: This church is used by residents of Mykonos so please be respectful and only complete a photo shoot here outside of church service hours.
Agia Ana Church
Agia Ana Church is one of the smaller churches in Mykonos and it also features a red dome instead of the typical blue dome. As it has no buildings on one side, it provides a lot of great Mykonos Instagram photo opportunities.
Location: Agia Ana Church
Hours: This Mykonos Instagram location can be accessed any time of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos here is early in the morning when the sun is just cresting the tops of the buildings behind the church.
Tips: This church is used by residents of Mykonos so please be respectful and only complete a photo shoot here outside of church service hours.
Famous Mykonos Alley at Kastro’s Restaurant
One of the most famous restaurants in Mykonos due to its iconic view with seating in an alley that directly meets the ocean is our next most Instagrammable spot in Mykonos. To be respectful when taking photos here you should be a guest of the restaurant as these are their tables and they are trying to run a business. That’s why this Mykonos Instagram photo spot is great to take a small break and have a coffee, snack, or lunch.
Location: Kastro’s Restaurant Alley Seating
Hours: You can access the alley at any time of day, but in order to dine at the restaurant would have to come in the late morning once they open.
Best Time for Photos: There is no specific time to take photos at this location, however it is best to arrive before the main lunch rush in order to be one of the first at the restaurant so that you can take your Mykonos Instagram photo here! Between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM would be best.
Tips: Don’t forget to check out the next place on the list of the best Mykonos Instagram spots before you leave the restaurant!
Rock Near Alley Restaurant
This Mykonos Instagram photo spot is easy to miss as you can’t easily spot it while walking around. If you continue through the alley with seating of Kastro’s Restaurant (the Mykonos Instagrammable photo spot just above) you will see some steps that lead down to a large rock that is accessible at low tide.
From here you can take some beautiful uninterrupted photos of Little Venice and the Mykonos windmills.
Location: Mykonos Alley
Hours: You can access the alley at any time of day, but in order to dine at the restaurant would have to come in the late morning once they open.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos here is when the tide is lower and it is not too windy as you could otherwise get a bit wet with the waves crashing against the rock.
Tips: Be careful on the uneven steps and the rock as falling into the ocean here would not be fun!
Mykonos Narrow Street
This is one of the narrowest streets in Mykonos Town near Kastro’s Restaurant and Little Venice. The Google Maps location below is in the area of Little Venice where you can find a number of narrow streets. Have fun exploring!
Location: Mykonos Narrow Street
Hours: This Mykonos Instagrammable place is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos at this square is early in the morning when the sun is not shining down into the narrow street.
Tips: You will definitely want to be here early if you don’t want other people in the photo as this place fills up fast with tourists later in the day.
Mykonos Square near Doctor Weed
This a relatively small square in Mykonos, however it is surrounded by tall white buildings with white walls, blue railings, and blue doors. What more could you want?
Location: Mykonos Square near Doctor Weed
Hours: This Mykonos Instagrammable location is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos at this square is early in the morning when the sun is not shining into the square so that you have consistent light.
Tips: Nothing special here, just have fun taking another beautiful photo as part of this Mykonos photography guide.
Mykonos Street with Flags
This Mykonos Instagrammable photo spot is a small corner of the city with some beautiful flags that line the top of the street. Of course the area is surrounded by the typical Mykonos architecture with white walls and blue trim, and it also happens to have some young growing bougainvillea trees! Perhaps when you visit the trees will be larger and in full bloom! Search for the HEEL Athens Lab in Mykonos to find this exact location.
Location: HEEL Athens Lab Mykonos
Hours: You can access this Mykonos Instagrammable location any time of the day, however if you can visit earlier in the morning when there are fewer tourists, that is the best time to take photos.
Best Time for Photos: Early in the morning for the least amount of people, or in the evening to capture sunset views and a colorful sky.
Tips: If you find that there aren’t any flags up across the street when you visit, don’t worry, there should be another location with flags, such as the Panachra Church!
Hotel Eleanna’s Mykonos and Cute Mykonos Blue Doors in Alley
This beautiful Mykonos Instagram spot is located in the quieter part of Mykonos Town and features lots of blue shutters, doors, and railings for all of the Greek island vibes. The location is one of the side streets behind Panachra Church. Right next to Hotel Eleanna’s Mykonos is an adorable and typical blue door which makes for a great Instagram photo.
Location: Cute Mykonos Blue Doors
Hours: You can access this Mykonos Instagram spot any time of day, however if you can visit earlier in the morning when there are fewer tourists.
Best Time for Photos: Early in the morning for the least amount of people and softer light.
Tips: This is a location that we just happened to stumble upon and didn’t plan to take a photo at, but it was so beautiful that we had to stop and snap another Mykonos Instagram photo!
Bougainvillea Tree Mamalouka
This colorful bougainvillea tree beautifully covers the entrance to the Mamalouka Mediterranean Restaurant in Mykonos Town. When blooming, this location is a must-see destination for how incredible the blooming bougainvillea trees can look.
Location: Mamalouka Restaurant Bougainvillea Tree
Hours: You can access this Mykonos Instagrammable location any time of the day.
Best Time for Photos: This location is quite flexible and can easily be taken here in the morning through to early afternoon without issue.
Tips: If you plan to dine here after taking a photo, be sure to read the reviews first!
Bougainvillea Tree Katrin
This impressive bougainvillea tree towers over the restaurant La Maison de Katrin. This is also a great Mykonos Instagram photo spot as there is an integrated bench on the opposite building to sit on and look up at this amazing tree.
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Location: Bougainvillea Tree at La Maison de Katrin Restaurant
Hours: You can access this Mykonos Instagrammable location any time of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos here is early in the morning when the streets of Mykonos Town are still relatively empty.
Tips: Why not plan a color coordinated outfit for this location? Most Instagram photos of Mykonos and Greece involve white and blue, and here you can embrace the pink of the blooming bougainvillea tree.
Bougainvillea Tree at Luis Vuitton Mykonos
Surprise! Another stunning bougainvillea tree in the streets of Mykonos! These trees are so special and really add to the charm of Mykonos Town as you never know when you might round a corner and find another surprisingly beautiful tree! This bougainvillea is right near the Luis Vuitton store in Mykonos and has some outdoor seating available where you can pose at another one of the best Mykonos Instagram spots.
Location: Luis Vuitton Mykonos
Hours: This Mykonos Instagrammable location is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time to take photos at this bougainvillea tree is early in the morning when the streets of Mykonos Town are still relatively empty and the nearby stores and restaurants haven’t opened yet.
Tips: Take you shoes off and sit on the unique rock wall in front of the bougainvillea tree to get up close and personal with this beautiful tree!
Most Instagrammable Places Near Mykonos Town
These next locations are all a short walk outside of the core of Mykonos Town, however you won’t have to walk more than 15 minutes to reach them. They also happen to be uphill from Mykonos Town, but definitely worth the walk!
Boni’s Windmill
Windmills are a huge part of the history of Mykonos, and Boni’s Windmill is one of the oldest! The windmill has been restored and preserved in as close to original condition as possible and is also open for viewing. During the day the windmill is home to a museum, which is well worth the visit to learn a little bit more about the history of beautiful Mykonos.
Location: Boni’s Windmill
Hours: This Mykonos Instagram photo spot is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time for photos of the famous Boni’s Windmill is definitely at sunset. This is one of the best places to take in the sunset on Mykonos as you can frame your photo with the windmill and Mykonos Town in the background.
Tips: This area can become extremely popular around sunset, so plan to arrive a little bit beforehand as you might need to wait your turn to get the photo in your desired spot.
Boni’s Windmill Area View of Mykonos
While at the Boni’s Windmill location take in the incredible view of the island and the setting sun. An alternative angle for one of the best Mykonos Instagram spots is to face the water directly. Here you can have a clear view of the sun setting over the water where you can create some incredible Instagram photos.
Location: Boni’s Windmill
Hours: This Mykonos Instagram photo spot is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time for photos of this area is around sunset. This is one of the best places to take in the sunset on Mykonos as you can see the setting sun directly with Mykonos Town in the foreground.
Tips: This area can become extremely popular around sunset, so plan to arrive a little bit beforehand as you might need to wait your turn to get the photo in your desired spot.
Red Dome Church
This red domed church provides something unique compared to the primarily blue domed churches that you will find all over Mykonos. This is a quiet residential area, but there are a number of different photo angles available to capture this beautiful church.
Location: Mykonos Red Dome Church
Hours: This Mykonos Instagram photo spot is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: As this is not a busy location, you can take photos here any time of the day.
Tips: The hills of Mykonos are not often explored as the vast majority of the best Mykonos Instagram spots are located right in Mykonos Town, however if you have the time, exploring the hills allows you to stumble upon hidden gems such as this church!
Mykonos Viewpoint
Located in an unsuspecting area of the hillside of Mykonos amongst residential areas, we stumbled upon this Instagram photo spot of Mykonos by accident. Once we saw the breathtaking view we knew that we needed to take some photos here!
The Google Maps location below is a nearby hotel to this Mykonos photography location. Immediately up the hill from this hotel is a walkway and empty lot where you can find this Mykonos Instagram spot.
Location: Mykonos Viewpoint
Hours: This Mykonos Instagram photo spot is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: This Mykonos Instagram spot can easily be photographed in the morning for sunrise, during the day, or even during sunset. You are unlikely to have crowds at this location so plan to take photos here at your leisure.
Tips: As this Mykonos Instagrammable location is in an open lot which appears to be abandoned, take care when walking around. The area where the photo was taken was easily accessible walking through grass.
Mykonos Viewpoint with Rooftop
Last but not least on the list of the best Mykonos Instagram spots is this gem, located on the roof of a small church with an amazing view of Mykonos Town. Located very close to the previous Mykonos Instagrammable location, you can find this small church on the side of one of the roads leading up the hill from Mykonos.
Location: Mykonos Church on Hill
Hours: This Mykonos Instagram photo spot is accessible at all times of the day.
Best Time for Photos: The best time for photos here is in the early morning before the light is too harsh shining on Mykonos Town.
Tips: Please be respectful as climbing on the roof of someone else’s property is not your right, however you should have no problems accessing this small church roof early in the morning when nobody else is around.
Edit Your Mykonos Instagram Photos with The Next Trip Mykonos Mobile Lightroom Presets
Spending the day exploring the streets of Mykonos Town was a magical experience, and I am so happy to be able to share the best Mykonos Instagram spots with you. If you have already been to Mykonos, you probably have thousands of photos from here (just like we do) and would like to edit them to bring out the vibrant blues and turquoise, the sharp white, and the vivid colors of the blooming bougainvillea trees.
I put together a collection of Santorini Mykonos mobile presets specifically to help you edit your beautiful Mykonos mobile photos. These presets are specifically created for mobile photos taken in Mykonos and will turn the iconic Greek blues into vibrant blue and turquoise hues, reduce the harsh shadows you might have from taking photos around lunch time, and bring out the magical sunset colors from Mykonos Town.
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Did We Miss Any of the Best Mykonos Instagram Spots?
Hopefully you found this list of the 25 most Instagrammable places in Mykonos helpful for your trip to take beautiful Instagram photos of Mykonos! This list is perfect if you are just visiting Mykonos for one full day of exploring or as part of a relaxing couple of days on the island. Did we miss any of your favorite Instagram photo locations in Mykonos? Let us know in the comments!
