A Traveller’s Guide To Mykonos Island | Greece
Getting around on Mykonos is not that difficult as at only around 15km in length and 10km in width, it is far from being a large island; in fact it is one of the smallest of the Cyclades islands. As with any holiday, getting from the hotel to the airports is the first challenge. The easiest way to do it is to plan ahead, most hotels will offer a shuttle which is well worth having as taxies are not that easy to find, especially at high season (July and August). If you arrive at a quiet time or are lucky enough to get a taxi fast, they are relatively cheap though some do charge a little extra for luggage.
Mykonos, Greece by Richard Martin
Catching the Bus
During the busiest times a bus runs from the airport to Fabrika, one of the two bus stations in Mykonos Town (otherwise known as Chora). Like the taxis, the busses are good value for money if one is already there but as they are very infrequent, this is unlikely.
For travelling around the island itself, the busses are a little better and more frequent. Fabrica bus station has busses going to Platys Gialos, Paraga, Paradise, Ornos and Agios Ioannis, most with one or two busses departing every hour. In the evening, there are hourly departures to Platys Gialos and Paradise, from which much of the south side of the island is accessible.
The Northern bus station on Mykonos situated near the old port has departures for Ano Mera, Elia (departing at 11AM, noon, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM and 7PM, returning 30 minutes later) and Kalafatis. If you need to get from one bus station to the other, it requires a short walk across the town.
If you intend to purchase your ticket directly from the bus driver, be warned you will need the exact change ready however you can also buy a ticket prior to boarding from a ticket vending machine, special kiosks, mini markets and many other shops around Chora. If you find yourself without the change needed while on the bus, don’t be tempted to try to sneak on as tickets are checked regularly.
Hiring a car or Scooter
While the public transport on Mykonos is great for getting to and around the southern beaches, it is not so good when it comes to discovering the rest of the island. The east, west and northern beaches are generally less populated as a result which is one good reason to want to visit them.
There are many little spots and hidden beaches that are great to explore and some of which have nearby small, local restaurants and taverns that offer a change from the usual tourist scene. To do this, it is best to hire a car or a scooter for one or more days to enable you to get around more freely. There are a number of rental agencies available, most of whom are located either near Fabrika Bus Station or behind the Archaeological Museum.
This article is a contribution of Hotel Palladium, a boutique hotel mykonos.
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