Where Light Was Born
Delos is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a treasure trove of history that floats on the Aegean Sea, just a few miles from cosmopolitan Mykonos. It is the matriarch of the Cyclades, the island that gave its name to the island complex, as the other islands lie in a circular pattern around it.
In ancient times, the myth of the birth of Apollo and Artemis consecrated the island. Tradition dictated that no mortal was to be born or die on it. As the cradle of immortals, Delos maintained a unique exclusivity. Even during the height of the Delian League, pregnant women and those nearing death were transported to the neighbouring island of Rinia, as the entire known world acknowledged the sanctity of this place.
Today, the island remains unique in the entire world. Nowhere else will you find an extensive natural island archaeological site with such historical significance. It is home to countless monumental relics from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods in an area dedicated exclusively to their preservation. Delos is not merely a museum that tells a story. It is History itself embodied in marble and light.
Daily, visitors arriving from neighbouring islands experience an unparalleled life-affirming journey. In a transcendent way, the sacredness of Delos remains vibrant. As the entire island constitutes a unified archaeological site devoid of other activities, people explore it with the reverence befitting such a sacred place. Thus, history repeats itself: in this remarkable place, no one is born and no one dies any more, preserving the eternal splendour of ancient Greek civilisation.
Weather permitting, there is a daily, regular connection available to Mykonos for guests wishing to discover this unique treasure.
The Cradle of the Immortals and the Myth of Light
In ancient times, the myth of the birth of Apollo and Artemis consecrated the island. Tradition dictated that no mortal was to be born or die on it. As the cradle of immortals, Delos maintained a unique exclusivity. Even during the height of the Delian League, pregnant women and those nearing death were transported to the neighbouring island of Rinia, as the entire known world acknowledged the sanctity of this place.
An Infinite Museum Bathed in Aegean Light
Today, the island remains unique in the entire world. Nowhere else will you find an extensive natural island archaeological site with such historical significance. It is home to countless monumental relics from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods in an area dedicated exclusively to their preservation. Delos is not merely a museum that tells a story. It is History itself embodied in marble and light.
An Unparalleled Experience for the Discerning Traveller
Daily, visitors arriving from neighbouring islands experience an unparalleled life-affirming journey. In a transcendent way, the sacredness of Delos remains vibrant. As the entire island constitutes a unified archaeological site devoid of other activities, people explore it with the reverence befitting such a sacred place. Thus, history repeats itself: in this remarkable place, no one is born and no one dies any more, preserving the eternal splendour of ancient Greek civilisation.
Access Information
Weather permitting, there is a daily, regular connection available to Mykonos for guests wishing to discover this unique treasure.
