Italy and Greece Day 14: Mykonos

July 15, 2025

From Katerina’s Cocktail Bar in Little Venice, Mykonos …

After an early breakfast and checkout at the Hermes Hotel, we’re on the bus with our new driver Fanis for the transfer to the port in Lavrion. Boarding for the Celestyal Discovery starts at 9a. We depart at 1p for the 68 nautical mile sail to Mykonos. There are 32 nations represented amongst the passengers onboard.

Departing Lavrion on the way to Mykonos
Lavrio, Greece • 37°42’20.13″ N 24°4’3.62″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 33.5 mm • ISO 64 • 1/500 sec at f/5.6
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion as we leave Lavrion
Lavrio, Greece • 37°40’13.17″ N 24°4’58.51″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 400 mm • ISO 100 • 1/500 sec at f/8.0

The island of Mykonos is known for its stunning beaches, whitewashed architecture, vibrant nightlife, and the iconic windmills. Walking through the narrow winding streets a new dining adventure awaits around every corner.

Mykonos Old Port and Little Venice
Mykonos, Greece • 37°27’0.21″ N 25°19’44.73″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 64 • 1/500 sec at f/5.6

Our first stop is the iconic Mykonos windmills.

Michelle, Sophie, Greg, Marguerite, Beth, Kim, Terry, Patrick, and Hugh searching for the Mykonos windmills
Mykonos, Greece • 37°26’49.82″ N 25°19’32.22″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 280 • 1/500 sec at f/5.6
The iconic windmills of Mykonos
Mykonos, Greece • 37°26’48.39″ N 25°19’32.68″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 66 mm • ISO 72 • 1/500 sec at f/6.0
Mykonos
Mykonos, Greece • 37°26’39.96″ N 25°19’31.12″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 400 mm • ISO 280 • 1/500 sec at f/16

Then Michelle, Sophie, and I enjoy the sunset from Katerina’s Cocktail Bar in Little Venice. It’s beautiful!!

Sophie and Michelle enjoy the sunset in Mykonos
Mykonos, Greece • 37°26’48.34″ N 25°19’32.59″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 47 mm • ISO 100 • 1/500 sec at f/7.1
Wine and windmills!
Mykonos, Greece • 37°26’48.39″ N 25°19’32.68″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 33 mm • ISO 140 • 1/1000 sec at f/4.2
Sunset in Mykonos!
Mykonos, Greece • 37°26’48.34″ N 25°19’32.59″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 145 mm • ISO 100 • 1/500 sec at f/7.1

2 Comments on “Italy and Greece Day 14: Mykonos

  1. My boss recommends you swim if you have time- she says the water is very cleansing! She goes to Greece as often as possible.

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