Shopping in Mykonos: Matoyianni Street, boutiques and what to buy
All Mykonos shopping is in Chora: Matoyianni Street, boutiques, jewellery and local products.
- There are no malls on Mykonos: shopping is in Chora's boutiques.
- Matoyianni is the main shopping street, with designers and jewellery.
- In summer shops stay open until midnight; in winter most close.
Plan an evening in Chora in summer if you want to shop. For expensive purchases ask for a Tax Free form to reclaim VAT.
Where to shop in Mykonos
Shopping on Mykonos is almost entirely in Chora, the island's main town. There are no large malls: shopping means small shops and boutiques in the whitewashed lanes of the old town.
Matoyianni Street
Matoyianni is the island's most famous street, a narrow pedestrian lane running from the harbour into the heart of Chora. Along it and the lanes off it you'll find:
- Designer boutiques and luxury brands – for example Soho-Soho, the street's best-known fashion store.
- Jewellery – for example Delos Dolphins, selling reproductions of ancient and Byzantine jewellery alongside original designs.
- Handmade sandals – for example Eccentric by Design.
- Galleries, swimwear and souvenir shops.
What else to buy
- Almond sweets – Skaropoulos is known for local almond biscuits and sweets.
- Greek products – Pantopoleion, a long-established shop selling Greek organic food, natural cosmetics and crafts.
- Leather sandals, jewellery and linen clothing are popular souvenirs.
Hours and season
- In summer most shops on Matoyianni stay open until around midnight, and many people shop in the evening after sunset.
- Out of season (roughly November to April) many shops close. Coming in winter? See our Mykonos off-season guide.
- Prices on Mykonos are high compared with the rest of Greece. Compare destinations in Is Greece expensive?
Tips
- The lanes are narrow and crowded on summer evenings; shop in the morning for a quieter experience.
- Ask for a Tax Free form in luxury shops: Israeli residents can reclaim VAT. See our Greece VAT refund guide.
- Keep a proper receipt, especially for jewellery.
More in our complete Mykonos guide and on the Mykonos destination page.
FAQ
Where do you shop in Mykonos? In Chora, the main town, mainly on Matoyianni Street and the lanes around it. There are no big malls on the island.
Are there designer shops in Mykonos? Yes. Matoyianni has designer boutiques and luxury stores, plus jewellery and handmade sandal shops.
How late are shops open in Mykonos? In summer most shops on Matoyianni stay open until around midnight. Out of season many are closed.
