Greece 2026 - Day 9, Naxos-Mykonos
5 May 2026
Naxos-Mykonos, Greece
Weather: Clear blue sky. Sunny and warm throughout the day.
Our last day in Naxos.
After several busy days of sightseeing, this was one of those rare mornings where nobody felt the need to rush. With our ferry to Mykonos departing only at 1pm, we took things slowly.
We skipped breakfast and wandered into Naxos Town one last time. One mission remained unfinished. Bringing home some Naxos cheese. Along the way, we stopped at The Rebel Project, a cosy café run by two brothers, for a cup of coffee. By chance, we bumped into the Yaps, who had been on a similar quest and had already secured their cheese supplies from a supermarket.
After returning to the hotel and leaving our luggage at reception, we headed back to Portara. Wife had not visited the iconic landmark yet, so it was a good excuse for another walk. The Tans disappeared into the nearby shops while we spent time taking photographs with the Yaps against the backdrop of the famous marble gateway and the dazzling Aegean Sea.
Lunch was kept simple at Kozi Restaurant near Portara. Our server was a friendly Pakistani gentleman who had moved to Greece with his wife in search of a new life. It was one of those small travel encounters that reminds you how many different stories quietly intersect on every journey.
The ferry ride to Mykonos turned out to be far more comfortable than our previous crossing. The cabin was less crowded, the seats more spacious and everyone quickly found their favourite spots. Soon enough, Mykonos appeared on the horizon.
Our first impression was mixed. The driver who picked us up seemed less than enthusiastic, but fortunately the mood changed completely upon arriving at the hotel. The staff welcomed us warmly with drinks, personally introduced the facilities and made us feel at home immediately. It was hospitality done right.
After settling into our rooms, we headed out to explore Chora, the heart of Mykonos. The postcard perfect whitewashed streets, blue shutters and winding alleys looked exactly as we had imagined. We hoped to visit Rarity Gallery, but unfortunately it was closed.
We had an early dinner at La Petite Taverne. The meal was enjoyable and unpretentious. We shared a Mykonos salad, spinach pie, veal, pork, baked cheese and a comforting prawn orzo. Nothing overly fancy, just good food after a day of travelling.
As sunset approached, we joined the crowds making their way to the famous Kato Mili windmills. This is undoubtedly one of the most photographed spots in Mykonos, and it was easy to see why. As the sun slowly dipped into the horizon, the sky turned shades of gold and orange while hundreds of visitors stood quietly watching nature's nightly performance. We took countless photos, especially the obligatory couple shots, and simply enjoyed the atmosphere.
Back at the hotel, the evening was far from over. We gathered by the pool, opened a bottle, brought out our own snacks and spent the rest of the night chatting and laughing together.
