Korfos beach on Mykonos is a sheltered bay just outside Mykonos Town, the island’s leading kitesurfing and windsurfing spot thanks to its steady, strong meltemi wind, flat shallow water and dedicated schools. This guide covers the beach, the wind, the conditions, lessons, how to get there and what to do. Korfos is the kitesurfing capital … Read more
Houlakia beach on Mykonos is a pair of small north-west coves famous for their smooth, colourful, perfectly round pebbles, a protected natural area near Agios Stefanos with a quiet, scenic character distinct from the island’s sandy beaches. This guide covers the unique pebbles, the coves, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. … Read more
Kapari beach on Mykonos is a small, secluded cove on the west coast near Agios Ioannis, with fine sand, crystal-clear shallow water and some of the island’s most beautiful sunsets over Delos, reached by a short walk and prized for its peace. This guide covers the beach, how to get there, the facilities, the sunset … Read more
Fokos beach on Mykonos is a wild, remote bay on the north-east coast, reached by a dirt road and prized for its unspoilt natural beauty, far from the crowds, and for the celebrated Fokos Taverna serving some of the island’s best Greek food. This guide covers the beach, the taverna, how to get there, what … Read more
Mykonos is one of the world’s top gay destinations, with a welcoming, glamorous LGBTQ scene that dates back to the nineteen-seventies. Its gay beaches like Elia and Super Paradise, the cluster of gay bars in Chora, the At54 club and the famous XLSIOR festival make it a leading island for gay travellers. This guide covers … Read more
Megali Ammos is the nearest beach to Mykonos Town, a sandy stretch within easy walking distance of the centre, handy for a quick swim, with shallow water that turns breezy and good for windsurfing when the north wind blows. This guide covers the town beach, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. … Read more
Agios Stefanos on Mykonos is a calm, family-friendly beach and resort area on the north-west coast near the New Port, with golden sand, shallow sheltered water, tavernas and lovely sunset views towards Delos. This guide covers the beach, the resort, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. Agios Stefanos is one of … Read more
Agios Sostis beach on Mykonos is a wild, undeveloped beach on the north coast with no sunbeds, umbrellas or bars, famous for the legendary Kiki’s Tavern on the hill above it. This guide covers the unspoilt beach, the no-frills taverna, how to get there, what to bring and what to do. Plan the whole trip … Read more
Agrari beach on Mykonos is a quiet, sheltered cove of golden sand on the south coast, tucked between the busy Elia and Super Paradise beaches, with calm clear water, a single taverna and stretches of free sand. This guide covers the beach, how to get there, the facilities, the calm it offers and what to … Read more
Kalafatis beach on Mykonos is a long, Blue Flag beach on the south-east coast, famous as the island’s watersports hub for windsurfing, diving and more, with separate calm and active zones that make it great for families. This guide covers the beach, the watersports, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. Plan … Read more