What it's like
Mykonos Town, or Chora, is the island's port town and capital. Its whitewashed houses sit in a maze of tiny streets around the harbor, and the layout has kept the town's character close to the water.
A visit is mostly wandering. Shopping streets lined with boutiques, galleries and cafes run through the old quarter, and the windmills on the western edge overlook Little Venice, where people gather for the sunset. The road from the new port at Tourlos has no sidewalk, so plan the walk into town with care.
Good to know
- Check which port your boat uses. Most ferries use the new port and catamarans use the old port in town.
- Arriving at the old port puts you within a 10-minute walk of the heart of town.
Mykonos Town
Mykonos Town, called Chora locally, is the island's port town and capital. It is a whitewashed maze of tiny streets around the harbor, and wandering it is the main thing to do here.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Delos
Delos is an archaeological island about 3.5 km southwest of Mykonos, reached by boat. Its ruins, temples and museum are one of the great ancient sites of the Aegean.
Little Venice
Little Venice is a waterfront district of old houses with colorful wooden balconies, on the western edge of Mykonos Town. People come for the walk down to it and a drink as the sun goes down.
Windmills of Mykonos
The windmills on the western edge of Mykonos Town, a landmark for watching the sunset over Little Venice. You walk up, find a spot on the ridge, and watch the light fall over the harbor below.
Panagia Paraportiani
Panagia Paraportiani is a whitewashed Byzantine church in the Kastro district of Mykonos Town. It is the most photographed church on the island, with its white walls and stacked forms.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Old town and historic sights
