Shopping · Mykonos · Greece
Shopping in Mykonos
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Chora's lanes are packed with fashion boutiques, jewellers, art galleries and souvenir shops, with prices to match the island's luxury image. Best souvenirs: Amygdalota, Kopanisti and local products and Handwoven textiles.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 0
- Top souvenir
- Amygdalota
Where to shop
Matoyianni street
The main shopping lane with designer boutiques, jewellers and resort wear.
Little Venice and Kastro lanes
Art galleries, ceramics and small design shops.
Old Port
Souvenir shops, sponges and local food products.
What to buy
Amygdalota
Boxes of almond sweets from Chora bakeries.
Kopanisti and local products
Local cheese, honey and herbs from delicatessens; check import rules for dairy.
Handwoven textiles
Woven bags, scarves and tablecloths in the island's weaving tradition.
Greek jewellery
Gold and silver pieces with ancient Greek motifs from Chora's jewellers.
Natural cosmetics
Olive-oil and herb-based skincare made in Greece.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street
Chora's narrow, twisting lanes were laid out to confuse pirates and break the wind.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Architecture
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Kopanisti, Louza, Mostra and Amygdalota. Traditional tavernas in Chora and Ano Mera; delicatessens sell it in tubs. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mykonos Town (Chora) | $$$$ | The island's whitewashed main town of lanes, chapels, shops and bars |
| Platis Gialos and Psarou | $$$$ | Neighbouring south-coast bays with upmarket resorts and beach clubs |
| Agios Stefanos | $$ | Small beach resort north of the New Port, 3 km from Chora |
| Ano Mera | $$ | The island's inland village, with a monastery and tavernas on a square |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Service is usually not included. Leaving about 5–10% in restaurants is customary, and rounding up for taxis and bars is common.
- Swimwear belongs on the beach; cover up in Chora's lanes and in shops.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in November–March; the busiest months are July–August.
- August: Dormition of the Virgin — church festivals across the Cyclades and a major pilgrimage on Tinos (15 August)
- August: XLSIOR LGBTQ+ festival (usually mid to late August)
Staying near the shops
$$$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, couples and shopping
Mykonos Town (Chora)
The island's whitewashed main town of lanes, chapels, shops and bars
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Mykonos?
Amygdalota, Kopanisti and local products, Handwoven textiles and Greek jewellery.
+Where is the best shopping in Mykonos?
Matoyianni street: The main shopping lane with designer boutiques, jewellers and resort wear.