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  • MissHK2009
    Hong Kong, China3,865 contributions
    I Walled Around Here Each Day During My Stay in Mykonos
    Mykonos town is walkable and my hotel is very central. I strolled around everyday during my 3-day stay in Mykonos. It's a nice and cozy walk around the old port. Watching ferries, people and beautiful sceneries. There are quite some decent restaurants too.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 21 May 2023
  • eagertraveller123
    1,275 contributions
    Beautiful
    Colourful and beautiful, it’s my favourite spot in Mykonos. Sadly it’s a bit spoiled in the summer by the tourists with their high heels and selfies, and endless herds of them. The restaurants are out of reality expensive as are the souvenir shops.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 6 July 2023
  • Razorfish
    Little Rock, Arkansas3,790 contributions
    Crescent shaped beach along the Old Port
    The Old Port is along a nice crescent shaped beach in Mykonos. My wife and I visited in October, so we missed the hordes of people in the summer. We strolled the beach once in the early evening on our way to a restaurant overlooking the harbor. It is a picturesque area.
    Visited October 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 September 2023
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom9,315 contributions
A Self-Guided Walk Along the Old Port Area
Jun 2023 • Couples
Mykonos’ old port is a lovely area for walking and exploring. We first did this walk in the day time but at night, it’s even prettier as the lights and reflections sparkle across the water.
Starting from Old Port Beach, we followed the curve of the beach towards the old town. We couldn’t walk entirely along the waterfront and at the end of the beach we had to cut through the old town, past the tiny, red-domed Agia Anna church, before heading back down to the water.
We passed private luxury yachts and cruisers, as well as smaller, colourful fishing boats. We kept an eye out for the local pelicans but we didn’t see any.
We stopped briefly at Manto Mavrogenous Square to check out the statue of the 19th century Greek freedom-fighter after whom the square is named. The waterfront along here is lined by pricey restaurants and bars and shops selling sunhat, beach bags and souvenirs.
The walk finishes at the charming little blue-domed church of St Nicholas. Patron saint of fishermen, St Nicholas sits right on the waterfront, watching over the sea and offering protection to the boats and fishermen who set out each day from here. It is mostly always open and is worth stopping for a quick look inside.
Opposite the church is the old town hall. It’s rather plain and won’t catch your eye.
If, like us, you want to keep exploring, it’s very easy to just continue around the headland, past the Jackie O club, to the much-photographed Paraportiani Church and on to the Little Venice area and the famous Mykonos windmills.
Even if you walk right around to the windmills, it is not a long walk.
TIP: It is worth noting that the ticket kiosk for the boat tours to Delos is located next to the church. We planned to pre-book tickets but they told us we could easily turn up on the day and buy tickets on the spot - helpful advice and this was what we ended up doing. The boat leaves from here also.
Written 13 October 2023
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Caroline B
Derby, UK13 contributions
Beautiful place
Oct 2023 • Friends
Such a beautiful port to visit, the windmills are great, the views are breathtaking and the people are also great. The alleys are so cute with so many little shops in all the alleys!
Written 11 October 2023
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VanillaAce
Saint Simons Island, GA872 contributions
Enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Sep 2023 • Couples
This crescent shaped bay has turquoise colored watch with a variety of restaurants and stores. Easy to walk and fun to sit and enjoy a cold beverage while watching the sun set over the bay.
Written 23 September 2023
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR3,790 contributions
Crescent shaped beach along the Old Port
Oct 2022 • Couples
The Old Port is along a nice crescent shaped beach in Mykonos. My wife and I visited in October, so we missed the hordes of people in the summer. We strolled the beach once in the early evening on our way to a restaurant overlooking the harbor. It is a picturesque area.
Written 20 September 2023
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Sofi
Melissia, Greece24 contributions
Noisy
Jul 2023 • Family
Nice to stroll around but so noisy during July.It was really crowded when we decided to take a walk owing to the tourists from cruise ships that made such a fuss.Better to be visited before peak season if you want to enjoy it.
Written 16 July 2023
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Flitz8-A foodie travels
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2,988 contributions
So beautiful heart of town
Jul 2023 • Solo
The old town is not only historical but really special, it's great to get lost in the alleyways. Definitely get a guided tour to get more information
Written 6 July 2023
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eagertraveller123
UK1,275 contributions
Beautiful
Jul 2023 • Solo
Colourful and beautiful, it’s my favourite spot in Mykonos. Sadly it’s a bit spoiled in the summer by the tourists with their high heels and selfies, and endless herds of them. The restaurants are out of reality expensive as are the souvenir shops.
Written 6 July 2023
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terry5656
Nottingham, UK143 contributions
Just get lost here
May 2023 • Couples
We visited the island for just one day as part of cruise.
We came from the new port to visit the old port using the sea bus (see other review)
We visited the Little Venice area and the windmills from the old port.
The whole of the old port area was so beautiful and we just wandered and strolled.
Whilst we never really knew where we were it’s easy to remember downhill leads to the port.
The colour of the front door apparently relates to the trade of the person who lives within , blue for sailor / fisherman is the most common but there’s also a sprinkling of red and mustard.
Written 26 May 2023
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MissHK2009
Hong Kong, China3,865 contributions
I Walled Around Here Each Day During My Stay in Mykonos
May 2023 • Solo
Mykonos town is walkable and my hotel is very central. I strolled around everyday during my 3-day stay in Mykonos. It's a nice and cozy walk around the old port. Watching ferries, people and beautiful sceneries. There are quite some decent restaurants too.
Written 21 May 2023
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Luxury Journey
Brussels, Belgium158 contributions
Tourist attraction and Mykonos must-visit. Mix of authentic and contemporary in a luxurious jacket. Colourful. Vibrant.
Jun 2022 • Couples
Location/what is it about: The old port and the centre ('Chora') in Mykonos are the main attraction in Mykonos for tourists and visitors, rightly so. Very photogenic place. It is nice to stroll through the streets and narrow alleys, admire the whitewashed houses with colourful window frames, doors, stairs, lush plants, flowers. Well-maintained and immaculate (cleanliness). There are many bars, restaurants, shops, souvenirs, high-end brands. During the spring and summer months, for example, there is the Louis Vuitton concept store (usually with no queue), very different from the store in Paris (in terms of shopping experience and offer).

The place has many contemporary influences and caters to a public with a predilection for luxury (therefore a pricey place), but there are also plenty of authentic elements to be found. During our visit, for example, there were dancers on the quay of the old port and Greek live music. The ruins and remains of the old castle in Mykonos ('Kastro') are worth a visit as well.

Lively place during the day and evening. We visited the place at a calm time when almost no ferries and cruise ships were docked in the port. We had a pleasant experience and were able to leisurely stroll through the streets. There was plenty of room in the bars and restaurants. However, we have heard from a local source during the high season (particularly July and August) the streets are overrun with people, which sometimes makes it less pleasant to be there. For example, long waiting times for food and drinks if you don't have a reservation. Consider this in your travel planning.

It is a safe place. For example, you don't have to worry too much about pickpockets.

Admission fee (budget range): Free to visit but pricey in terms of food, drinks, shopping.

Mykonos Old Port and Chora are places to see and be seen. Must-visit in Greece. We would happily visit again.
Written 10 May 2023
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