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Mykonos Town

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Overview: The cosmopolitan and picture-perfect island of Mykonos attracts thousands of cruise passengers vying for a trip around the island's boutique-lined paved streets and to catch a glimpse of the white washed house with blue doors and picturesque harbour every year. This upmarket Greek island is the most expensive of all the islands and has a thriving gay scene with heaving clubs and lots of loud music. But amidst the trendy nightlife, this island has managed to retain its natural and traditional charm.

Passengers arriving in Mykonos Town are usually met by the island's mascots, the pink pelicans. Key attractions include five thatched windmills, miles of sandy white beaches, the Aegean Maritime Museum and Little Venice. Ships dock at the cruise port at Tourlos, which is located just outside of Mykonos Town. Shuttles transport passengers into town in just three minutes while for ships that anchor offshore, tenders will transfer passengers right into town. Contact:

Tourism Office, Mykonos Town

Tel: +30 228 902 5250

Transport: Many ships anchor and for these, tenders will transport passengers straight into town. Passengers who dock at Tourlos can make use of the shuttle bus service is provided at the harbour into town and taxis can be easily hailed from Taxi Square in the Mykonos Waterfront. Walking into town will take approximately 30 minutes. Attractions: Visitors Visitors to the port of Mykonos Town should visit the archaeological museum, Aegean Maritime Museum and Little Venice. The miles of beaches are also worth a visit for all sun-worshippers, especially Platis Gialos Beach and Agios Stefanos, and the church of Virgin Mary of Paraportjanis, which is recognised as a National Monument. Restaurants:

• Nammos - trendy beach restaurant with great atmosphere and views over the yacht marina
• Mamakas Mykonos - located close to Taxi Square and serving affordable traditional Greek fare
• Alexis' Cheap Souvlakis - fantastic and affordable Greek fare

Best dish: Souvlaki and gyros

Shopping: Shops and informal markets line the streets of Mykonos Town and plenty of shopping opportunities exist in almost every corner of this tourist-geared island. Stores touting souvenirs such as jewellery, paintings and other local wares can be found along the waterfront area in abundance.

Best buy: Original art works and gold jewellery

Excursions:

• Visit the archaeological museum island of Delos
• Visit Little Venice
• Explore Panagia Tourliani Monastery
• Hit the many excellent beaches
• Go windsurfing at Kalafatis beach