What is the difference between the New Port and the old port in Mykonos?

Mykonos now has two ports:the old port in Mykonos Town, and the new port at Tourlos, about 1 mile north of Mykonos Town. Check before you travel which port your boat will use. Most of the ferries use the new port. The highspeed catamaran services still use the old port in Mykonos Town.



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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. Passenger ferries only arrive at Tourlos Port and connect Mykonos to several Cycladic islands and other destinations.

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The New port of Mykonos is located in Tourlos area which is about 2 km north of Mykonos Town. It is a 30 minutes walking distance but not recommended. Especially if you are carrying luggage since you walk along a busy main road without a pavement!

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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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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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The archaeological site of Delos is one of the most significant ancient landmarks in the Aegean Sea, and it's well worth a visit.

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The Center of Mykonos or Old Town The main street is Matogianni (or “Matoyanni”), lined with boutiques, restaurants and bars. Follow your instincts around the maze, and if you get lost, just keep walking and you'll eventually find your way out to the waterfront.

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Little Venice is a charming part of Mykonos. The water lapping up on the building is reminiscent of Venice. The narrow alleys contain many shops and boutiques and cafes, many of which are overpriced. But it is a nice area to stroll around in.

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There are two ports in Mykonos: The Old Port which is in the main village called Chora The New Port, in Tourlos, which is just 2-3 kilometers away.

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Getting Around Mykonos is pretty easy, either by bus, taxi, car, scooter, ATV, water taxi or foot. With a length of 12 to 15 km and a width of 10km, Mykonos is one of the smallest of the Cyclades islands.

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The merchants, captains, and sailors that kept bringing influences from the lovely Italian city of Venice as they stopped at Mykonos for supply replenishment started giving this Mykonos district a more Venetian feel to it with each passing day. That's how Alefkandra was abandoned, and Little Venice was adopted instead.

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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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For example there is a scene that shows the old port of Skiathos, an island right next to Skopelos. It's pretty similar and Skiathos, due to its airport, has more tourists and one would say a better nightlife, sometimes mentioned as “Mykonos of the north”. The port of Skiathos.

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September, October, March, April, and May are the cheapest months to go to Mykonos.

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