Can you walk to a beach from Mykonos cruise port?

Cruise travelers docking at the New Port will find a couple of beaches within walking distance and also a few close to Chora, the old city and main town in Mykonos. If anchoring, the beaches close to Chora are the most convenient.



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When visiting Mykonos you will most likely have to tender to shore. That's a fancy cruising term for when your ship anchors near the shore and you take a smaller boat from the ship to the shore. The tenders will take you directly to the old town area.

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The cruise ship if docked is about 3km away from the town center. Some people do walk it but it is not recommended as some areas have no real walking pavements and you would be walking on the main road with cars whizzing by.

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It dropped us off at the Old Port, by a beach. From there it was a short walk along a waterfront path to Mykonos town, 5-10 minutes.

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If you mean the port where the cruise ships dock it is too far to walk to the old town. However a bus runs from the port into the old town plus you can get on the little ferry that takes you to the old town beach and it costs around 2 euro and is very frequent. Helpful?

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Get to know this 5.0-mile out-and-back trail near Platys Gialos, Mykonos. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete.

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If your ship is docked, you'll be able to simply walk off the vessel directly onto dry land via a movable ramp called a gangway. If it's anchored, you'll have to take a tender -- a small boat that ferries passengers ashore in groups.

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There are two main ways that cruise ships transfer their passengers to land: docking and tendering. Below we compare the two methods of debarkation and tell you how being docked versus tendered can affect your cruise experience.

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The 19 Best Beaches on Mykonos
  1. Platis Gialos Beach. The best beach on Mykonos. ...
  2. Ornos Beach. The busiest beach on the island, yet quite beautiful with lovely surroundings, many tavernas, and high-end beach clubs. ...
  3. Psarou Beach. ...
  4. Paraga Beach. ...
  5. Elia Beach. ...
  6. Paradise Beach. ...
  7. Super Paradise Beach. ...
  8. Agios Ioannis Beach.


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The port of Mykonos is also called Tourlos or the New Port. It is located in the eastern part of the island, only 3 km from Mykonos Town and 5 km from the airport.

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Fees for a Taxi from Mykonos Port Arriving at the port of Mykonos, the travel cost with a Mykonos port taxi to the city centre will be around 29€ during the day and 35€ at night. Although taxis should always be available at the port, it is advised to book your taxi in advance.

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You absolutely do not have to do shore excursions on a cruise. You are free to come and go at will from most cruise ships while they are in ports of call. Shore excursions are simply one means to explore the areas visited by the ship and to participate in available activities off the ship.

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Are shore excursions included on a cruise? While luxury lines, river cruises, small coastal ships, expedition ships and even some premium cruise lines include some shore excursions in their fares. Other tours on those lines and all excursions offered by mainstream cruise lines must be purchased.

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GET AROUND MYKONOS If you don't plan venture beyond Mykonos Town, it's easy enough to explore on foot. Everything is walkable from the Old Port to the Kato Milli Windmills. For visitors with more time on Mykonos that want to explore the island, scooters, ATVs and even cars are available to rent in town.

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If you don't plan venture beyond Mykonos Town, it's easy enough to explore on foot. Everything is walkable from the Old Port to the Kato Milli Windmills.

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