When the government made Chora an architectural landmark, they
prohibited motorized traffic on its streets. Only a few small delivery
vehicles are allowed. The only way to get around town is to walk. Many
of the town's large hotels are found on the busy peripheral road.
However, much of the rest of the island is served by a good
transportation system.
During the high season, the K.T.E.L buses (tel:
22890 23360) have regular, frequently – scheduled, routes to and from
the countryside (Ano Mera etc.) and the majority of the islands’
beaches. Departures, depending on the destination are from the two bus
terminals on the north (Museum) and south side (Fabrika) of town.
The main TAXI stand is in the Mando Square, prices are “fixed”
for each destination. There is a 24 hours dispatching service:
tel.:2289022400 and 228923700.
A wonderful means for visiting the
beaches on the southern shore of the island are the “CAIQUES” small
boats that, departing from Platy-Yialos and Ornos, make regularly
scheduled round trips as far as Elia beach, to the east.
Also you may visit by caiques the nearby historical island of Delos. The trip lasts about 25 minutes.
From Mykonos you can reach by boat the nearby islands Tinos, Paros, Andros, Naxos and also Santorini and Crete.
Boat tickets, schedules and information is available at the travel agencies on the waterfront.
