Lia beach on Mykonos is a quiet, refined beach on the far south-east coast, with crystal-clear water, fine pebbly sand, a single elegant beach club and some of the island’s best snorkelling and diving. This guide covers the beach, the club, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. Plan the whole trip … Read more
A small boat that shuttles along the south coast, the Mykonos water taxi links the beaches from Ornos and Platis Gialos to Paraga and Paradise, then Super Paradise, Agrari and finally Elia, the easiest way to beach-hop without a car. This guide covers the route, the fares, the timetable, where to catch it, the separate … Read more
Ftelia beach on Mykonos is a long, wild bay of golden sand on the north coast, famous as the island’s windsurfing and kitesurfing beach thanks to the steady meltemi wind, with a relaxed, natural and uncrowded feel. This guide covers the beach, the watersports, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. Plan … Read more
Paraga beach on Mykonos is a lively, stylish south-coast bay of golden sand about 6 km from town, home to the world-famous Scorpios and the glamorous SantAnna beach clubs, with a chic party scene alongside quieter natural patches. This guide covers the beach, the clubs, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. … Read more
Panormos beach on Mykonos is a chic, sheltered bay of golden sand on the quieter north coast, home to the famous Principote beach club and a fashionable yet relaxed scene, away from the busiest south-coast beaches. This guide covers the beach, the beach clubs, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. Plan … Read more
Kalo Livadi beach on Mykonos is a long, wide stretch of golden sand on the south-east coast, with calm, shallow water, relaxed upmarket beach clubs and some of the island’s best beach restaurants, popular with families and couples. This guide covers the beach, the restaurants, how to get there, the facilities and what to do. … Read more
Agios Ioannis beach on Mykonos is a quiet, scenic south-west cove of golden sand famous for its sunsets over the channel to Delos, for being the Shirley Valentine beach where the film was shot, and for the Hippie Fish restaurant on the sand. This guide covers the beach, the views, how to get there, the … Read more
Mykonos watersports thrive on the Island of the Winds, with jet skis, windsurfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, parasailing, tubing, paddleboarding and diving centred on Kalafatis, Elia and the windy north beach of Ftelia. This guide covers the activities, the best beaches, jet skiing, windsurfing, the other sports, diving, the costs, getting there and tips. Active travellers find … Read more
Mykonos with kids works far better than its party reputation suggests, with calm, shallow family beaches like Platis Gialos and Ornos, the iconic windmills, a boat trip to ancient Delos and child-friendly museums. This guide covers whether Mykonos suits families, the best beaches for kids, family things to do, where to stay, getting around, the … Read more
The best Mykonos beaches line the sheltered south coast, from family-friendly Ornos and Platis Gialos to celebrity Psarou, party-loving Paradise and the long sands of Elia, with wilder, quieter beaches on the windy north. This guide covers the best beaches by vibe, the family beaches, the party beaches, the luxury beaches, the north coast, the … Read more