Rhenia
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An uninhabited island west of Delos, with clear blue bays reachable only by boat. Day cruises often combine it with a visit to Delos.
Rhenia lies west of Delos, and both islands belong to an archaeological protected zone. Today it is almost uninhabited. In ancient times it was the burial ground for Delos. In 426 BCE, when the Athenians "purified" Delos, they moved the graves here, and these artifacts are now held in the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos. Several bays on the island have clear water and white sand, such as Glyfada and Ormos Rinia, which are popular anchorages for yachts and tour boats. In summer, day cruises depart from the Old Port of Mykonos or Platis Gialos. A typical itinerary is visiting Delos in the morning and swimming and snorkeling at Rhenia in the afternoon, at a cost of about €60-120. The island has no facilities, so bring your own drinking water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Cruise season May–September
Nearby sights
- Delos
- Agios Ioannis Beach
- Ornos Beach
- Kato Mili Windmills
- Kastro (Gyzi Castle)
- Church of Panagia Paraportiani
- Little Venice
- Folklore Museum of Mykonos