About Mykonos

Mykonos (Greek: Μύκονος) is a popular tourist destination in the Greek islands of the Cyclades group, situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea. Mykonos is located south of Tinos, east of Syros and north of Paros and Naxos.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Symbol: €

Language

Greek

Phone Code

+30

International dialing code for Greece

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for Greece

Region

Europe

Southern Europe

Connectivity

Truly the cheapest way to call abroad is to use a pre-paid calling card and call from a land line anywhere (also from your hotel room). Pre-paid calling cards are sold in many shops and kiosks in Mykonos Town. The calling card is not much more than a phone number and a PIN code, which you dial prior to dialling the usual phone number. If you want to call internationally, ask for aninternationalcalling card. For €1 you can call for about 45 minutes, so buy a card in the cheapest value (which is

How to Get to Mykonos

Transportation options and arrival information

From the Greek mainlandferries and high speed catamaran servicesrun daily fromPiraeusandRafina. The highspeeds take half the time but cost twice as much.

Safety in Mykonos

High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.838)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Mykonos is generally a safe island, with the only problem of dangerous and drunk driving. Be aware in case you want to rent a motorbike or quadbike, because its roads are sometimes narrow with sudden twists that need driving experience and extra care.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Mykonos

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Mykonos has well developed tourist infrastructure with countless hotels, studios, apartments and rooms for rent. Accommodation can be found in and around Mykonos Town and nearby the beaches. Compared to other Greek islands, accommodation in Mykonos is expensive. The price of accommodation varies greatly according to season. Mentioned from-prices are for low season. Expect prices to double in high season. Mykonos becomes overcrowded from mid July to the end of August, so be sure you have a room w