Mykonos · Sight

Armenistis Lighthouse

A 19th-century lighthouse on the island’s northwestern heights, valued for broad sea views and a landscape far removed from Chora’s crowds.

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Mykonos facing the open Aegean

Armenistis Lighthouse stands above the channel towards Tinos, exposed to the wind and to an enormous northern horizon. The structure commemorates a dangerous maritime passage and still conveys the practical, seafaring Mykonos that existed long before the beach-club era.

The final approach and conditions can be rough, so use a suitable vehicle or a reputable small tour rather than assuming a casual sunset drive. Do not expect entry to the tower. Go for the landscape, stay clear of unstable edges and take every item of rubbish back with you.

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Lighthouse, Aegean views, Maritime history, and Sunset

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