Walking Mykonos Town from the old harbor to the windmills

Chora is Mykonos Town. Its whitewashed lanes can turn you around within a block, so build your first walk around a few landmarks on the water. From the old harbor you can link a former castle district, a line of seafront houses and the windmills in one outing on foot.

Why does Panagia Paraportiani look like several churches?

It is a cluster of five. Four chapels stand at ground level and a fifth rests above them. Look at it from more than one side to pick out the different rooflines. Its name recalls a small gate in the medieval wall, and its position in the Kastro quarter makes sense once you know that the lanes here belonged to the old castle district.

How do I find Little Venice and the windmills from there?

From the Kastro quarter, follow the waterfront toward the houses of Little Venice. Look at the wooden balconies from the side to see how far they project over the sea. Continue toward the row of Kato Mili windmills on the rise beyond. Turn back toward the houses from the windmills for a view of how closely the neighborhood follows the shore.

Can I include Delos in the same walk?

Delos is a separate island reached by boat. Check the departure point and return sailing for your chosen trip before fitting in a town walk. Once ashore on Delos, Apollo’s sanctuary gives you a starting point for exploring the ancient city. The Terrace of the Lions marked the route between the sanctuary and the Sacred Lake. That makes a natural first pair of stops before heading into the residential quarters.