Three Wells, Mykonos
Right in the heart of Chora, tucked between boutiques, caf茅s, and selfie spots, you鈥檒l stumble upon one of Mykonos鈥檚 more charming curiosities: the Three Wells, or Tria Pigadia if you want to sound like a local.
Built back in 1722, these three identical wells were the town鈥檚 main water source for over two centuries鈥攗ntil 1956, when plumbing finally showed up and made things easier (and less sandy). Carved into shallow ground, they鈥檙e only about 20 feet deep鈥攚hich makes them more 鈥渟coop鈥� than 鈥渄raw,鈥� especially when compared to traditional wells that plunge over 100 feet.
Each well looks just like the next: short, simple, and surprisingly elegant. They鈥檙e set in a quiet little courtyard in the center of town鈥攏o ticket booth, no velvet ropes, just three stone circles that once kept Mykonos hydrated. And while they鈥檙e no longer in use, they鈥檙e definitely not forgotten.
Now, of course, it wouldn鈥檛 be Greece without a bit of legend. Some say anyone who drinks from the wells will marry soon鈥攕o maybe think twice before taking a sip on a casual trip. Others claim that drinking from the wells guarantees you鈥檒l fall in love with Mykonos and never want to leave. Which, honestly, sounds like something the island cooked up on purpose鈥攁nd judging by return visits, it might not be far off.
Just a few steps away, you鈥檒l spot the "I Love Mykonos" staircase, which鈥攖rue to its name鈥攐ffers both a great photo chance and a perfect summary of how people feel once they鈥檝e wandered these streets.
Small as they are, the Three Wells still pour plenty of charm into the island鈥檚 story鈥攁nd, if the legends are true, maybe into yours as well.
Built back in 1722, these three identical wells were the town鈥檚 main water source for over two centuries鈥攗ntil 1956, when plumbing finally showed up and made things easier (and less sandy). Carved into shallow ground, they鈥檙e only about 20 feet deep鈥攚hich makes them more 鈥渟coop鈥� than 鈥渄raw,鈥� especially when compared to traditional wells that plunge over 100 feet.
Each well looks just like the next: short, simple, and surprisingly elegant. They鈥檙e set in a quiet little courtyard in the center of town鈥攏o ticket booth, no velvet ropes, just three stone circles that once kept Mykonos hydrated. And while they鈥檙e no longer in use, they鈥檙e definitely not forgotten.
Now, of course, it wouldn鈥檛 be Greece without a bit of legend. Some say anyone who drinks from the wells will marry soon鈥攕o maybe think twice before taking a sip on a casual trip. Others claim that drinking from the wells guarantees you鈥檒l fall in love with Mykonos and never want to leave. Which, honestly, sounds like something the island cooked up on purpose鈥攁nd judging by return visits, it might not be far off.
Just a few steps away, you鈥檒l spot the "I Love Mykonos" staircase, which鈥攖rue to its name鈥攐ffers both a great photo chance and a perfect summary of how people feel once they鈥檝e wandered these streets.
Small as they are, the Three Wells still pour plenty of charm into the island鈥檚 story鈥攁nd, if the legends are true, maybe into yours as well.
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Three Wells on Map
Sight Name: Three Wells
Sight Location: Mykonos, Greece (See walking tours in Mykonos)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Mykonos, Greece (See walking tours in Mykonos)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Mykonos, Greece
Create Your Own Walk in Mykonos
Creating your own self-guided walk in Mykonos is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Mykonos Introduction Walking Tour
Welcome to Mykonos鈥攁 Cycladic island where mythology, marble, and mojitos live in perfect harmony. Sure, it鈥檚 known today for its beaches and nightlife, but scratch the surface and you鈥檒l find a past that鈥檚 been busy for over 3,000 years. According to ancient tales, Mykonos was named after Mykons, a grandson of Apollo. Legend says Hercules once battled giants here鈥攁nd tossed a few across... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles