Bernard Gagnon
Bernard Gagnon

Kosher and Jewish Life in Mykonos

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Mykonos. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Mykonos, Greece.

About Mykonos

Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Beaches such as Paradise and Super Paradise have bars that blare thumping music. Massive dance clubs attract world-renowned DJs and typically stay open well past dawn. Iconic landmarks include a row of 16th-century windmills, which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Mykonos

The existence of a Jewish community in Delos is mentioned in the Christian Bible has been archeologically confirmed by the discovery of five inscriptions dating from the late 2nd or early 1st century B.C.E. Josephus also mentions the community as existing in the fisrt century C.E. In the course of excavations carried out in 1913 in the area between the ancient stadium and the shoreline, a set of rooms adapted from an earlier house was identified as a synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in Diaspora.

Weather In Mykonos

30 Mar

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Please note:

Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!