Travel tips · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos travel tips: what to know before you go
The etiquette, money and practical details that make the first day easier.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vijinn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Beneath the party image, Mykonos keeps Cycladic traditions: whitewashed churches built by island families, local festivals for saints' days and a farming interior around Ano Mera. The island has long welcomed LGBTQ+ visitors, and summer life runs late, with long lunches and dinners after 9pm.
Key facts
- Language
- Greek
- Currency
- EUR
- Plugs
- Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Tap water is mostly desalinated and not recommended for drinking; buy bottled…
- Emergency
- 112 (European emergency number)
Things to know
- Cover shoulders and knees when entering churches and monasteries.
- Swimwear belongs on the beach; cover up in Chora's lanes and in shops.
- Nude sunbathing is accepted only at a few traditionally clothing-optional beaches.
- Greet with 'Kalimera' (good morning) or 'Kalispera' (good evening).
- Respect residents' doorsteps and chapels when taking photos in Chora's lanes.
- Book Delos ahead: Boats leave from Mykonos Old Port and can be cancelled in strong wind; buy boat and site tickets in advance in high season.
- Travel in June or September for lower hotel prices than in July and August.
Tipping
Service is usually not included. Leaving about 5–10% in restaurants is customary, and rounding up for taxis and bars is common.
Language
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kalimera | Good morning |
| Kalispera | Good evening |
| Efharisto | Thank you |
| Parakalo | Please / you're welcome |
| Yamas | Cheers |
| To logariasmo, parakalo | The bill, please |
What to wear
Light, breathable clothes and a hat by day; smart-casual for evenings in Chora, where people dress up for dinner and bars.
Practical details
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Drinking water
- Tap water is mostly desalinated and not recommended for drinking; buy bottled water.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
- Phone and internet
- EU roaming applies to European SIMs, mobile coverage is good across the island, and most hotels and cafés have Wi-Fi.
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
Mykonos is generally relaxed, but scooter and ATV accidents on narrow roads are common, and the summer meltemi can create strong currents on north-coast beaches. Drink plenty of water in the heat, and confirm prices before ordering at beach clubs.
Entry requirements
Visa and passport rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check Greece's official government guidance and your own government's travel advice before booking.
Plan the trip
Questions travellers ask
+Do you tip in Mykonos?
Service is usually not included. Leaving about 5–10% in restaurants is customary, and rounding up for taxis and bars is common.
+Can you drink the tap water in Mykonos?
Tap water is mostly desalinated and not recommended for drinking; buy bottled water.
+What plugs are used in Mykonos?
Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
+What language is spoken in Mykonos?
Greek.