Mykonos
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Mykonos (Μύκονος) or Mikonos or Myconos is a barren island in the middle of the Cyclades. It is maybe the island that attracts the most tourists. Because of this and despite its many lovely beaches many cruisers tend to avoid it.
Visiting yachts normally berth at the uncompleted Mykonos Marina two miles W of the main town, which is the only safe harbour on the island. Since its partial completion, yachts are no longer permitted to berth in Mykonos old harbour, which is reserved for tripper boats.
Charts
- BA
- 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
- 1647 Nísos Tínos to Nísos Ikaría
- Imray-Tetra
- G31 Northern Cyclades
- NIMA
- 54334 Plans in the Aegean Sea
- Greek
- Andros to Chalki Island
- Karystos to Naxos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Islands
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2890 23 922
- Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03 & 04
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Warning: The channel between Mykonos and Tinos has fierce gusts when the meltemi is blowing.
Berthing
Ports
Mykonos Harbour
Since the partial completion of Mykonos Marina, yachts are no longer permitted to berth in the old harbour, which is reserved for tripper boats.
The harbor is extremely crowded and noisy. It is sheltered from the meltemi but it has considerable swell which can be dangerous. If you must go and they let you go early. It is more quiet at the south-west jetty.
In July 2017, the last berths without mooring lines now had those lines installed so anchoring is no longer required. Every berth now has a mooring line, with power and water also availavle everywhere. Prices are 5 to 8 euro for the mooring and 10 euro for the power and water, with a countdown meter taking money re the usage. You get back the difference if you don't use the full 10euro. We were on shore power for 3 days and took 250l of water and only spent 4 euro total. --Alfa1234Tourlos
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Ornos Bay
Ornos Bay is the most protected from the meltemi anchorage in the island. There are though, very strong gusts which can come very suddenly during the night. The bottom is weed and at places it provides very poor holding. Not only that, there are also numerous discarded chains, anchors and other debris on the bottom (especially on the East side), all waiting to snag your anchor. A local guy in a dinghy will gladly organize a diver to get you unstuck!
The top end of the bay is filled with mooring balls, forcing you to anchor farther out in deeper water. The bay can get busy and full.
Anchor at 10-12 m and test your anchor. There is a permanent mooring belonging to a fishing caïque, sometimes you can use it overnight. One can eat at the hotel.Platis Yialos
Kato Livadhi
Ayia Anna
Kalafatis
Panormos Bay
Elia Bay
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | None |
Electricity | None |
Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | In the town |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbor and in several anchorages |
Supplies | |
Fuel | None |
Bottled gas | |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | None |
Internet | In many cafés. |
Mobile connectivity | Good 3G & 4G signal |
Vehicle rentals | In the town |
Provisioning
There are Many stores.
Eating out
- Many restaurants, most overpriced
- Try the specialty of the island: kopanisti, a kind of peppery cheese spread
Transportation
- Daily flights from Athens
- Many ferries
Tourism
History
According to the mythology Mykonos was a rock hurled at the Titans by Poseidon. It was inhabited by Ionian Greeks around 2000 BC. In Roman times Mithridates of Pontus (Black Sea) invaded the island and destroyed its towns. The main town of Chora was rebuild by the Byzantines. Later it was taken over by the Venetians and belonged to the dukedom of Naxos. The remains of the Venetian castle of Paliokastro, built by the Gizzis, still remains. In 1537 Myconos was overtaken by the pirate Barbarossa. From that period on its inhabitants lived mostly by piracy. During the Greek war of independence, these pirates joined the other islands with 22 ships led by Manto Mavrogenous who also donated all of her considerable fortune to the war effort.
Today Mykonos' inhabitants continue to practice a piracy of sorts, preying on their tourist victims with their outrageous prices. Yet, to their credit, they do keep all of the beaches clean.
Places to Visit
The town of Mykonos is full of boutiques, jewelry stores, etc. Also a lot of dancing discos. There is the mascot of the island Petros a pelican who must be replaced at regular intervals, none of the locals admit this, but he has been there since the 50s!
In Mykonos there is a Archaeological Museum as well as an Aegean Maritime Museum well worth a visit. Also, the Folk Museum (tel. +30 2890 22591), founded in 1959, at the Castle, contains collections of furniture, ceramics, pictures, post-Byzantine sculptures and traditional musical instruments.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Mykonos at the Wikipedia
- Mykonos at the Wikivoyage
- Aegean Maritime Museum
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Mykonos and this page's details validated:
- 1984 (Mykonos Harbour) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- 1989 (Platis Yialos) --Istioploos
- 1990 (Ornos Bay) --Istioploos
- 1992 (Ayia Anna) --Istioploos
- April 2007 (Mykonos Harbour) --Athene of Lymington 12:12, 11 July 2011 (BST)
- 2013 (Ornos Bay) --LifePart2
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