Delos is without equal! It is the island of light! A sacred place! It is the island where Artemis and Apollo, children of Zeus and Leto, were born!
It is the island with the most fascinating past, dating back thousands of years. The place that was the Seat of the Athenian League! The Inviolable Sanctuary! The reference point of the whole world.
Once a lively place with some 30.000 people living there, Delos was of utmost commercial importance as well.
Today, Delos is an exceptionally rich and extensive archaeological site, an island full of artifacts that you are free to wander about and let your mind travel freely to its glorious past.
And it is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Monuments.
Only 30 minutes from Mykonos by boat, this breathtaking island is any history lover’s dream.
Visiting Delos – Tips and Advice
Visiting Delos is really simple if you are in Mykonos for 11 months out of the 12; there is a regular service with small ferries that can take you there in 30 minutes.
Each year, the site is closed in February, as per information from the Greek Ministry of Culture.
Delos, though, is quite a big island and an extensive archaeological site. The 3 hours of stay that are usually offered are barely enough, especially if you love archaeology and ancient history.
Therefore, we recommend that you check with the boat operators about a possible extended stay up to the closing time.
The island of Delos is just an archaeological site. There are no residents other than the guards, and even the employees and guides travel there by the same boats daily.
So please be prepared. Walking shoes are strongly advised. Tennis shoes would be even better. Sandals should be avoided, as the terrain is not easy to walk on.
In terms of shaded areas, there is nothing. So, hats, sunblock creams, and lotions are a must.
As for water, you need to be prepared again. You can either bring it along or buy some at the café next to the museum.
The ferry ticket to Delos is 20 Euros per person return, and the ticket to the archaeological site, including the museum, is 12 Euros per person.
If you decide to also have a guided tour by hiring one of the guides available at the ticket booth, which we recommend, you must add that cost too.
Daily tours to Delos are also offered from Paros and Naxos.
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