Matoyianni Street, Mykonos (must see)

Matoyianni Street is a lively street in the heart of the island that travels through the town of Mykonos. A heaven for shopaholics, the area is populated with designer boutiques and souvenir shops. During the summer months, most of Matoyianna’s shops and markets are open until around midnight, and you will never be short of things to do throughout the evening.

The Matoyianni, short and narrow, runs between Kalogera Street and Enoplon Dinameon Street and is packed with things to see and do. Visitors can shop for clothing, shoes, and jewelry. The items most coveted by tourists are replicas of Byzantine-style jewelry and brightly colored sandals. Also, it is worthwhile to stop at Pantopoleion - a stunning 300-year-old Mykonian store selling a range of Greek organic foods, natural cosmetics, and local crafts.

The street houses restaurants ranging from ice cream to local cuisine. A famous bakery, Skaropoulos, has been in continuous operation for over 100 years. Cocktail bars and nightclubs are popular with tourists and locals, often playing music through the early morning hours.