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Windmills of Mykonos (Kato Mili)

📍 Kato Mili, Mykonos, Greece
Windmills of Mykonos (Kato Mili)
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Quick Facts

Location
Greece, Mykonos
Category
Square & Landmark
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
Kato Mili, Mykonos, Greece
Coordinates
37.4453, 25.3287

Introduction

The Windmills of Mykonos line the hillock on the western edge of Mykonos Town — seven white cylindrical towers facing the sea, the island's signature silhouette. Built by the Venetians in the 16th century with thick walls and thatched caps, they ground grain on the ceaseless Aegean wind into the early 20th century. The best-preserved now serve as landmarks — one is a small folk museum — and directly below, the painted balconies of Little Venice stand on the waves. At dusk the low sun turns the whitewash honey-gold, drawing the island's biggest sunset crowd. The Aegean breeze blows force 5 most days: hold onto your hat. Five minutes on foot from town, and free to visit.

✨ Highlights

1
Seven White Mills
16th-century Venetian windmills against sea and sky.
2
Little Venice at Dusk
Wave-washed balconies beneath the mills glow at sunset.
3
Mill Museum
Step inside one to see the milling works.
4
Aegean Wind
Force-5 breezes and lighthouse nights — pure Cyclades.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：1 hour including sunset.
→Best Time：Claim a spot 30 minutes before sunset for golden walls.
→What to Wear：Windproof layer; flat shoes for cobbles.
→Nearby：Little Venice, Paraportiani Church and the old port chain together.
→Opening Hours：Open around the clock; the small museum inside one windmill keeps limited hours.
→Transportation：On the low hill at the west edge of Mykonos town, about a five-minute walk from the centre near the bus terminus.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Free; the small museum inside one windmill may charge separately, check on-site.

💡 Tips

• Sunset crowds pack in — take the low wall east of the mills.
• After dark the mills light up, mirrored in Little Venice.
• Terrace cafes require a drink to sit.
• Avoid weekend transfer chaos — walking is fastest.
• The mill museum keeps odd hours; check the notice board.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Windmills of Mykonos (Kato Mili)?

Open around the clock; the small museum inside one windmill keeps limited hours.

How much is the admission for Windmills of Mykonos (Kato Mili)?

Adult: Free; Free; the small museum inside one windmill may charge separately, check on-site.

Any practical tips for visiting Windmills of Mykonos (Kato Mili)?

Sunset crowds pack in — take the low wall east of the mills. After dark the mills light up, mirrored in Little Venice.

How long should I spend at Windmills of Mykonos (Kato Mili)?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

The windmills are free to view from outside but not enterable; the nearby Bonis Mill (agricultural museum, EUR 3) still demonstrates milling in summer. Compiled October 2026.