Archaeological Site of Delos

Around 90 BC about 30,000 people lived on this island said to be a birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Home to multiple historical landmarks like statues of lions (the ones on the open air are replicas - the originals are a half mile away in the museum on the island), the Koinon of the Poseidon, the theatre of Delos and of course houses with mosaics. If I could I'd spend an entire day around there.

It’s a very interesting island, a must do while visiting Mykonos. The downside is that there are few signs explaining what you are seeing. If you get the audio at port, its good but is hard to follow as the locations aren’t numbered.

Hot Hot Hot The cats & the marble lions were the best part. Be warned it’s all ruins, I was under the impression we would go in an actual temple. Make sure you wear a hat the sun is very bright and hot. The island is visually appealing. They weren’t kidding when they said the sun shines the brightest here in Grease. But seeing those marble lions were cool they were the guardians now it’s ironic now the small lions guard. Very rocky wear good shoes, if you have mobility issue be advised.

So much to see. Get a guide to better understand what you are seeing. Went in late September, but it was still hot. Huge site, the ruins cover a large share of the island. Don't know costs, was there as part of out Collette tour, and our wait time was different than individuals.

I came here on of a boat ride from Mykonos whilst on holiday, and the whole experience was amazing. The ruins are so detailed, despite their age, and there is so much to see. Furthermore, the museum has some great artefacts in and I would definitely recommend the trip. Something that made the day out even more special was the amount of cats on the island too! Great day.

Other than archaeologists, no one lives on this island. It's really quite a relief to walk among these ruins without a sea of humanity walking along with you! It's fascinating what's being uncovered and while we had a great tour guide, I'm sure there is tons of information that I missed while walking around. I'm so inspired by these early civilizations and what they accomplished.

New museum with remarkable statues and artifacts. The outdoor site is vast! There are helpful boards along the way with photos and descriptions but honestly it's a place best appreciated with a knowledgeable guide to flesh out the history of Delos.

Absolutely amazing experience. And my daughter was thrilled to see so many cats (she spotted 16) inhabiting the uninhabited island. We loved seeing the cats lounging on ancient stone.