Delos ranks among Greece’s most significant archaeological sites — a tiny, uninhabited island near Mykonos that once served as the ancient world’s most important religious centre and later thrived as a major commercial hub. Accessible only by ferry from Mykonos, this UNESCO World Heritage Site rewards day-trippers with remarkably well-preserved ruins, including the famous Lions of Delos (though the originals are now protected in the museum), ancient cisterns that reveal sophisticated water management, and temples dedicated to Apollo and Artemis.
These practical guides answer the essential questions about visiting Delos — from ferry times and prices to whether you need a guided tour (spoiler: you don’t, but they help), from understanding winter visiting possibilities (limited but feasible) to confirming that no, there’s absolutely no accommodation on Delos as it’s strictly a day-trip destination. Whether you’re interested in ancient Greek history, archaeological sites, or simply want to escape Mykonos’ party scene for a few hours, these articles provide the honest, practical information you need to plan your visit to this historically important but logistically straightforward island — a place where mythology, commerce, and religion intersected for over a millennium before abandonment left it frozen in time.
- Do you need a guided tour for Delos?
- The Mykonos to Delos ferry: Times, prices and departure point.
- Where are the original Lions of Delos?
- Is it possible to visit Delos in the winter?
- Is there any accommodation on Delos?
- The cisterns of Delos.
