Mykonos Town (Chora)
Χώρα Μυκόνου
A maze of whitewashed houses and narrow lanes with blue doors and windows, flowers, and small chapels, where shopping, dining, and nightlife are concentrated.
Chora is the main town of Mykonos. Its houses are whitewashed in the traditional Cycladic style, with window frames and doors painted blue, red, and green. The lanes are deliberately narrow and winding, said to have been built to confuse pirates and shield against strong winds. The main shopping street, Matogianni Street, is lined with international brands, jewelry, and designer boutiques. At the cafés by the old harbor you can spot the island’s mascot, the pelican Petros. The town also has small museums, including the Archaeological Museum, the Folklore Museum, and the Aegean Maritime Museum, as well as hundreds of private chapels. For photos in the lanes, avoid the hot midday hours. The evening is the liveliest time, with bars and restaurants open until dawn. The lanes are easy to get lost in, so download an offline map. Visitor numbers surge when cruise ships dock.
Opening hours
Open all day; shops usually open from 10:00 and stay open past 23:00
Nearby sights
- Matoyianni Street
- Aegean Maritime Museum
- Boni Windmill
- Little Venice
- Folklore Museum of Mykonos
- Kastro (Gyzi Castle)
- Church of Panagia Paraportiani
- Kato Mili Windmills