Shopping in Mykonos - 7 Places to Shop Till You Drop!

Apart from the beaches and partying, an important aspect of Mykonos is the island's elegant and stylish shopping scene. Drawing millions of tourists and even famous international celebrities, the island's boutiques have products from some of the world's top luxury clothing and accessories brands. With the many jewellery stores, art, and gift shops, complimenting the fashion stores, Mykonos has become one of the world's premier shopping destinations.

Read on to know where you can find the best places to shop in Mykonos:

1. Matogianni Street

Listed among the most beautiful streets in the world, a gorgeous road named Matogianni and the myriads of little alleys that branch from it form the gorgeous shopping destination and the bustling centre of Mykonos. Walking through the cobblestone roads, white buildings, and blossoming trees, you will find numerous alluring stores, souvenir shops, markets, cafes, and bars. But the real gems of Matogianni are the popular boutiques and designer stores, selling some of the world's most exquisite and high-end fashion and jewellery. Many reputed establishments, including the jewellery stores Delos Dolphins and Minas, and the clothing stores Prince Oliver, Carla G, Soho-Soho, and Lina Piu, are frequented by international celebrities here. Roaming around and shopping on this picturesque street will be one of the most enjoyable experiences you will have on Mykonos.

Must buy: Handcrafted jewelry at LALAoUNIS and Delos Dolphins. Designer clothes at Soho-Soho. Traditional sandals at Kostas Rabias. Cookies at Skaropoulos.
Timings: Every day - 24 hours. Preferred 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

 2. Polykandrioti Street

A long stretch of road along the sandy beach, Polykandrioti Street is a haven for people who love shopping for jewellery. Polykandrioti is the home of LALAoUNIS's celebrated jewellery store by the world-renowned Greek goldsmith and jewellery pioneer Ilias Lalaounis. This store is known for its collections of ancient and traditional styles of Greek jewellery and heavy golden cuffs and necklaces. The Austrian jewellery maker Swarovski also has a store on this street. Attica Bakeries is a place that sells some delicious sweets and baked goodies, and there are plenty of shops that sell several handmade and beautiful souvenirs that tourists can take home as a memory from the island.

Must buy: Traditional Byzantine style jewelry at LALAoUNIS. Crystal jewelry at Swarovski. Sweets and cookies at Attica Bakeries. Souvenirs at D.S. Souvenir gift shop.                                                                                                          
Timings: Every day. Preferred 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

3. Enoplon Dinameon Street

A busy and winding road close to the famous Matogianni, Enoplon Dinameon is another place prominent for its luxury clothing and accessories stores in Mykonos. The most famous of these all is Enny Monaco, a boutique encompassing some of the top fashion brands around the world and collections of acclaimed designers, including Verdi, Gucci, Thierry Colson, Cortana, and Victoria Beckham. The Italian clothing store Diesel, the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton and the American footwear maker Timberland are other popular shopping places on this street.

Must buy: High-end and branded clothes at Enny Monaco. Leather accessories at Louis Vuitton. Yacht clothes at Tommy Hilfiger. Footwear at Timberland.
Timings: Every day. Preferred 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

4. Little Venice

Widely considered the most romantic and elegant neighbourhood on Mykonos, Little Venice is an excellent place for sightseeing, dining, and shopping. Built on the edge of the sea with quaint whitewashed houses, it is also one of the most visited tourist spots on the island. While it is primarily famous for its appealing views, fancy restaurants, bars, and clubs, Little Venice also boasts a pretty impressive collection of boutiques and gift shops where you can find some rather unique products. Mykonos Sandals is the most popular store here, an old establishment known for making handmade authentic Greek leather sandals. Ionna's Knitworks and Ammon are two other fabulous boutiques here. Due to Little Venice being a tourist hotspot, it also has some of the island's best gift and souvenir shops. Some of these include Annezo's, Dr. Souvenir, and Georgiadis Icons.

Must buy: Traditional leather sandals at Mykonos Sandals. Unique hagiographies at Georgiadis Icons. Handmade paintings at Archetype Souvenir Shop.
Timings: Every day. Preferred 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

5. Andronikou Street

Another beautiful street known for its many flowers, Andronikou, is a premium shopping destination hosting shops of some of the top international fashion, apparel, and accessories brands. It is located near the Matogianni shopping district. Some of the top brands here include Nike and Lacoste. Other boutiques include BSB and Maison Elixir. The street is also famous for its watch shops. The biggest one is Rousounelos, known for its glamorous jewellery and watches. It also has Swatch, the renowned Swiss watchmaker. Besides clothing and accessories, Andronikou also has several other jewellery chains, cosmetics stores, salons, bookstores, and photography studios.

Must buy: Branded apparel from Nike and Lacoste. Trendy footwear from Sneakerology. High-quality specialty watches from Rousounelos and Swatch.
Timings: Every day. Preferred 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

6. Zouganeli Street

Zouganeli is a lovely alley in Mykonos Town known mainly for its art, souvenir, and furniture stores. Wood and rope art, lighting fixtures, decorated wooden and metal handicrafts, and varied interior design pieces, are just a few of the incredible things you can find on this street. And like any other shopping place on Mykonos, Zouganeli also has its fair share of fashion stores and boutiques. The most popular of these include Lara Modamare, Casper, and Ergon Mykonos. Eccentrics by Design is another popular destination for clothing and accessories.

Must buy: Wood and rope art from Chora Mykonos. Greek-themed interior design pieces from Anapolo. Original and traditional Greek-inspired clothes from Ergon Mykonos. Summer and beachwear costumes from Lara Modamere.
Timings: Every day. Preferred 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

7. Shopping Malls

The island of Mykonos also has several shopping malls where you can find a huge variety of things. The largest is Nammos Village, a massive, luxurious, open-air mall with some of the most incredible international brands. Located on the beach in Psarou, Nammos is considered the most popular shopping destination on the island, second only to Matogianni street. Gucci, Burberry, Prada, Rolex, Saint Laurent, and Versace are just some of the most popular brands you can find here. MyMall, Seagull, and Hondos Center are other famous malls on Mykonos.

Must buy: Sophisticated and luxury clothing and accessories in Nammos Village.
Timings: Every day. Generally 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

If you absolutely love to shop and splurge, do remember to visit these places on your trip to Mykonos!