Luxury travel tips

April 21, 2023

As many hotels are built on small hills, always ask for your room to be allocated as high as possible to ensure you have the best views.

Keep in mind that the island can be windy, so ask your hotel concierge to recommend the best beach for your preferred activity based on the day’s weather conditions. 

There are a limited number of taxis in Mykonos, so ask your travel advisor to arrange private transfers. Alternatively, once you have arrived at your hotel, ask the concierge to help you organize them.

Language and culture

The official language of Mykonos is Greek, but English is widely spoken across the island.

You will find that Greek people are incredibly welcoming, especially when meeting you for the first time.

It is also important to be aware of some key body language differences to the English- speaking West. In Greece, shaking your head from side to side indicates ‘yes’, whilst nodding your head will be understood as ‘no’.

Useful phrases

Greek is a famously difficult language for foreigners to grasp, but on Mykonos you will find that most Greeks speak English alongside one other language. A simple ‘yah sas’ (hello) or ‘efharisto’ (thank you) will be warmly welcomed, although you do not need an understanding of the language to get by in Greece.

  • Good morning – kaliméra
  • Good evening –  kalispéra
  • Good night – kaliníhta
  • Hi – yah sas
  • Yes – ne
  • No – óhi
  • Thank you – efcharistó
  • Please – parakaló
  • How are you? – tikanis
  • I don’t understand – Den katálava

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