Guide · 11 Places
Mykonos
Greece
Before You Go
May to October offers warm weather (20-30°C/68-86°F) and everything is open. July-August is peak party season - very crowded and expensive but the scene is at its peak. June and September offer great weather with fewer crowds. Winter sees most businesses close.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens can enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationals can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area. Check mfa.gr.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Mykonos Airport (JMK) has direct flights from Athens (45 min) and European cities in summer.
By Ferry: From Athens' Piraeus port (2.5-5 hours depending on ferry type), Santorini (2-3 hours), other islands.
Language
CommunicationGreek is official. English very widely spoken due to tourism - most locals speak English.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards accepted at most places but cash useful for beach clubs, water taxis, and smaller tavernas. ATMs in main towns. Note: Mykonos is expensive.
Getting Around
Local transportBuses: Connect main towns and beaches (€2). Can be crowded, especially to popular beaches.
Taxis: Limited and expensive. Long waits at taxi stands in summer (€15-40 depending on distance).
Rental Cars/ATVs: Popular for beach hopping (€30-80/day). Roads are good but parking challenging at beaches.
Scooters: Common rentals (€20-40/day) but traffic can be hectic.
Water Taxis: Connect beaches on south coast (€10-20).
Walking: Mykonos Town (Chora) is compact, walkable, and car-free in center.
From the Airport
Arrival infoBus: To Mykonos Town (15-20 min, €2) but infrequent.
Taxi: To Mykonos Town €15-20, to beach areas €20-35 (10-25 min). Long waits in summer.
Hotel Transfer: Many hotels offer pickup.
Accommodations
Cavo Tagoo
Clifftop infinity pool hotel overlooking Mykonos Town. Contemporary luxury with Aegean views.