What should I be careful about in Mykonos?

While Greece is generally a safe place to travel, crime in Mykonos can be an issue. Crimes of property, including car and home vandalism, as well as pickpocketing, are disappointingly high.



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When on Mykonos, It's Important to Stick to Some Usual Safety Tips
  • Don't carry large amounts of money with you. ...
  • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and flashy watches, especially leaving them unattended in some beach bars.
  • Never leave your phone unattended, especially if you use payment apps on your phone.


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Is it safe to wear jewelry in Mykonos? Although street crime is not very common on Mykonos, taking certain precautions can avoid these rare situations. Don't carry around large amounts of money, and avoid wearing expensive jewelry or looking flashy.

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Black is a flattering color for everyone, and it will fit in well at the upscale beach clubs in Mykonos or by the pools in Santorini.

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Water. Tap water is not drinkable on the island. You can brush your teeth and have a shower but bottled water is suggested for drinking.

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Travel in the shoulder season By shoulder season, we mean the months either side of July and August. During these peak months, hotel prices skyrocket and so does the cost of a cocktail – avoid if you want to keep spending down. Instead, aim for May, June, September, or October.

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On the coldest nights, the temperature may drop to 4°C/39.2°F. On the warmest days, the temperature may reach 17°C/62.6°F. The day lasts approximately 10 hours. The sunshine lasts about 3.5 hours.

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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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The risk for mosquito activity is low.

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Yes, there are mossies. It's mainly the wind factor that can blow them away at some locations but in a sheltered spot they are as bad as everywhere. So put your chemical products on standby.

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With the rise of tourism to Greece year after year, also came the price hikes to many of the islands. Mykonos is definitely one of the more expensive Cycladic islands, with some of the most expensive hotels in Greece.

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How much money will you need for your trip to Mykonos? You should plan to spend around €149 ($157) per day on your vacation in Mykonos, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €48 ($50) on meals for one day and €24 ($25) on local transportation.

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Mykonos is a small island, so the distance to pretty much every area of the island is relatively short. However, the roads are full of vehicles and traffic occurs every day during the high season, due to the thousands of visitors on the island.

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Mykonos is definitely a party island and you can tell as soon as you arrive. The average age on the island of visitors must be in the 20s, and you can see them all on rented mopeds and ATVs buzzing around the island. The busiest part of the island is Mykonos town.

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Located between Ornos and Platis Gialos is Psarou Beach, one of the most expensive and exclusive beaches in Mykonos, where you can enjoy fine dining and yacht sightings.

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No - the biggest thing to note is simply this: don't flush toilet paper down the loo. You will find there are bins to the side of the toilet where you can dispose of your tissue instead. The bins tend to have lids and foot pedals and are emptied at least once daily, so it's not as gruesome as it sounds.

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Sure. Paradise beach has more affordable beach chairs. Paraga beach is my favorite for swimming, generally less affordable. Ornos can get...

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