For such a small island, Mykonos, and in particular Mykonos Town, has an astounding culinary scene. A stroll through its narrow flagstone streets will immerse you in delicious aromas, sounds of sizzling foods, and mouth-watering dishes.

Mykonos’s myriad authentic tavernas are perfect for experiencing traditional Greek cuisine.

Be sure to try louzes, homemade pork sausages flavored with spices and dried in the Mykonos winds, and served as a meze or in salads and sandwiches.

The soft and spicy kopanisti cheese, made with a mixture of goat’s and cow’s milk, takes months of aging and fermenting to create its signature heat. Another, less spicy, delicacy is tyrovolia cheese, often found in traditional pies.

Sea urchins are abundant in the waters around Mykonos, and are often served with delicious local olive oil that compliments them perfectly. Seaside restaurants offer the catch of the day, so you can be sure that the fish and seafood you sample is the freshest it can be.

If you wish to indulge your sweet tooth, baklava is a traditional Greek pastry dessert made with honey and chopped nuts. The delicious amygdalota, almond cookies, are crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle. They pair perfectly with soumada, a refreshing non-alcoholic drink made with almond syrup that is often served at weddings because of its white colour.

Mykonos Town is also home to world-class international cuisine, with restaurants such as Nobu and Hakkasan.