Armenistis Lighthouse Visit – The Sentinel of Mykonos

The Armenistis Lighthouse — known locally as Fanari, meaning lantern — has marked the northwestern tip of Mykonos since 1891. The 19-metre tower was built to guide vessels through one of the Aegean's busiest maritime corridors and remains fully operational today. The visit covers the history of the lighthouse and its construction, the engineering context of 19th-century Greek maritime infrastructure, and the strategic role this stretch of coastline played in Cycladic seafaring. Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel or the cruise ship port, followed by a scenic coastal drive through Agios Stefanos along the 6.5 km route to the lighthouse site. From the top of the headland you can watch ferries crossing between Mykonos and neighbouring Tinos, and look out across the open sea toward the rest of the Cyclades. The escort provides context on the lighthouse's history throughout. The total duration is one hour, including transfers. It is an easy, low-exertion visit suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Children up to age 3 travel free, and children aged 4–11 are admitted at a reduced rate. Round-trip transfers from most Mykonos hotels and the cruise port are included in the price; guests staying in more remote areas such as Elia, Kalafatis, Super Paradise, or Panormos should note that an additional transfer fee applies. Note that the lighthouse's original lamp mechanism is no longer on site — it is displayed at the Aegean Maritime Museum in Mykonos Town, which guests may visit independently after the tour.