Getting there

Planes

British Airways operates two flights a week (Thursdays and Sundays) into Mykonos Town from London Gatwick (from £69 one-way); Easyjet also runs several flights to Mykonos throughout the week (www.easyjet.com). Otherwise | a 25-minute flight from Athens is the quickest route to the island. From there | take a taxi for the 3km drive into the main town.

Trains

None. But taking the hydrofoil or a boat are options (1hr 45 mins from Athens on the hydrofoil; up to six hours by boat). Flying is your best bet though, as the boat can be a bit of a backpacker bun fight. Visit the Greek Travel pages for detailed information on getting to the island, at www.gtp.gr.

Automobiles

If you want to explore the island’s myriad beaches then it pays to hire a car. Contact Hertz in Mykonos (+30 22890 27346) | or go to www.hertz.co.uk. Smith cardholders get a ten per cent discount; simply quote '635230' when you reserve a car.