Traveler Information in Mykonos

Traveler information

Time in Mykonos 14:23
Coin Euro Member Countries €
Time in Mykonos 14:23
Coin Euro Member Countries €
Shabbat times
Parsha Shelach
(20-21/06/2025)
Shabbat begins
20:25
Shabbat ends
21:30

Promotions: Greece – 30+

Halachic Times in Mykonos

When can you put on Tefillin? When is sunset? When does Shabbat start?
For all Halachic times today in Mykonos

Languages

The official language in Greece is Greek, but English is widely spoken across Mykonos. Most service providers speak English well.

Safety and Security

Mykonos is a peaceful Greek island and considered a safe destination. No antisemitic incidents have been reported, making it comfortable to walk around with a kippah or visible Jewish attire, even in the evening.
That said, it’s always recommended to follow basic safety precautions:
Large amounts of cash and important documents should be kept in the hotel safe (note that in some hotels, safes are only available in a central location, not in the room).
In crowded places – stay alert.

For added security, keep the Rhodes emergency numbers handy:

  • Police: 100
  • Ambulance: 166
  • Tourist Police: 177
  • Fire Department: 199
  • Port Police: 108

Israeli Embassy in Athens (there is no embassy in Mykonos):
Address: Marathonodromon str 154 52 P. Psychiko
Phone: +30-210-6705500
Email: pr@athens.mfa.gov.il

Getting to Chabad on Shabbat

It is possible to walk to the Chabad House on Shabbat from hotels or villas listed on our website and located within reasonable walking distance.

Accommodation Near the Chabad House

The Ornos area is one of the most popular and convenient regions in Mykonos, offering many hotels and lodging options.
It is located about a 7-minute drive from the Chabad House.

Please note: The Chabad House location in Mykonos is valid for the year 2025 only.

 Mikvah

Currently, there is no mikvah in Mykonos. The nearest mikvah is located at Chabad of Athens, approximately a 25-minute flight from Mykonos.
To register for the mikvah in Athens, click here.

Weather & Practical Tips

Even in summer, evenings may be cool – we recommend bringing a light sweater or jacket. Mykonos is known as the “Island of Winds.”

Renting a car, scooter, or ATV is highly recommended – the island is not flat and has many hills and slopes.

Walking around the island is not very comfortable: sidewalks are rare, and most walking is done alongside vehicle roads.

Koshering Your Villa or Hotel Kitchen

Staying in Mykonos and want to cook with full kosher standards?
Chabad of Mykonos offers professional kitchen koshering services in villas and hotels – for a fee – performed by G-d-fearing mashgichim (kosher supervisors) who came especially from abroad.

Cost of the Service
The price ranges between €500 and €1000, depending on the kitchen’s size and the equipment that needs to be koshered.

Koshering Process
Step 1 – Deep Cleaning:
The mashgiach performs a thorough root-level cleaning of the entire kitchen.
After cleaning, the kitchen must remain unused for 24 hours.

Step 2 – Koshering:
On the following day, the mashgiach returns to kosher the equipment and surfaces, including:

  • Pots and cookware
  • Cutlery
  • Ovens
  • Stovetops
  • Countertops

After the process, you’ll be able to cook with the highest level of kosher standards and peace of mind.

Celebrate Life’s Joyous Moments with Chabad of Mykonos

Looking to mark a special occasion in a unique Jewish atmosphere amid the island’s stunning scenery?
Chabad of Mykonos invites you to host:

  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah
  • Engagement Party
  • Birthdays
  • Wedding Ceremony & Kiddushin – by prior arrangement with the Chabad emissary in Mykonos, Rabbi Uziel Moshe Friedland

Each event is infused with meaningful Jewish content and a warm, family-like ambiance—set against Mykonos’s breathtaking backdrop.
We’ll be honored to share in your most beautiful moments!

Transportation

There is no organized public transportation (buses or trains) on the island.

Taxis are few, expensive, and not always available – especially during the peak season (July–August). A 15-minute ride may cost up to €50.

Drinking Water

Tap water is not drinkable in Mykonos. Be sure to drink only bottled mineral water.

Shabbat in Mykonos

There is no Eruv in the city Mykonos