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ELIA BEACH
It is one of the longest beaches on Mykonos with golden silky sand and
crystal blue waters that have to be seen to be believed (opposite page).

ARE YOU IN FOR SWIMMING and sunbathing, crazy 5. ORNOS The shallow waters and fine sand of Ornos
parties and water sports, or do you just want to relax and Beach make it a great choice for families, set right in front
spend quality time with your family? Your perfect beach of a small fishing village. It has all the amenities you need to
is right here, and we will help you to find it. Mykonos can spend a pleasant day on the beach, including a selection of
be whatever you want it to be! Here is our round-up of small tavernas serving authentic flavours.Don't forget that
10 amazing Mykonos beaches where you will be able to this is home for the ultra new O by Myconian Collection
enjoy a perfect day at the seaside. that opened this summer of 2022.
6. KALO LIVADI A beautifully long beach with
for nature lovers & bohemians fine sand and shallow waters in a lovely bay, Kalo
1. LIA is a beautiful beach with exotic blue waters, white Livadi is also popular with families. It is a rather
sand and surrounding rocks protecting the bay, which quiet organised beach that also offers some interesting
makes it ideal for swimming, snorkelling and diving. It is tavernas to explore.
a remote but well organised beach, making it an excellent
choice for families, couples and anyone looking for peace, for cosmopolitans
far from the frenzy and noise of party life. 7. PANORMOS The beach of Panormos in the very
2. FOKOS If you want to escape the masses for a day, the northern part of the island is not as secluded and private
serene Fokos Beach in the north of Mykonos is the right as it once was. Nowadays, it’s rather a very hip place
choice for you. The beach is remote and untouched with to be, where you can find a couple of pop-ups and
absolutely no tourist facilities. The unspoilt natural beauty contemporary eateries. What has not changed, though,
of Fokos relaxes your senses, and the perfect culmination is its natural beauty, crystal clear turquoise waters and
of your visit is a meal at the marvellous taverna right next the long stretch of sand, perfect for all kinds of sport in
to it, a hidden gem off the beaten touristy track. or outside the water.
8. PSAROU A magnet for the in-crowd on their super-
for families & comfort lovers yachts and glamorous boats, Psarou is one of the trendiest,
3. ELIA is one of the longest beaches on Mykonos, most famous beaches on Mykonos island. Sunbathing,
with golden silky sand and crystal blue waters that chilling and water sports are the order of the day on the
have to be seen to be believed. It is fully organised and white sandy shores and in the crystal clear waters of this
offers various water sports facilities as well as a range of beach. Why don’t you give jet skiing, motor boating, fishing
restaurants serving excellent Mediterranean cuisine. The or surfing a try? There is also a range of fine restaurants
Myconian Collection is happy to offer its guests at the serving epicurean delights and excellent wine if you feel
Lovers of the sea will be Utopia Resort Relais & Ch�teaux, the Avaton Resort a like indulging.
Member of Design Hotels, the Myconian Villa Collection
9. SUPER PARADISE is often described as one of the
most beautiful beaches on Mykonos. It is located in a
Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection,
enraptured by the superb beaches as well as at the Imperial Resort Leading Hotels of the small, deep bay and captivates with its crystalline emerald
waters and golden shimmering sand. Entire generations of
World, the Royal Myconian Resort Leading Hotels of
party lovers with a taste for heavy beats have danced and
the World, and Panoptis Escape Small Luxury Hotels
of Mykonos, some of them busy, of the World a private section of this beautiful beach celebrated here – just be warned, it can be very crowded
during peak season.
where they can enjoy the pleasure of this fantastic shore
in an elegant and private atmosphere.
10. PARAGA owes its fame to the hippie generation of the
4. PLATIS GIALOS Very popular with the cosmopolitan
seventies. Ever since, it has been popular with jet-setters
and others no less attractive crowd but also families, Platis Gialos is a long, fully organised who enjoy the bohemian lifestyle. The southern part of
beach with fine golden sand. Water sports facilities and a
Paraga Beach is somewhat calmer, while the northern
side is much more organised, with a bar-restaurant with
wide range of superb restaurants are available. Guests of
but much quieter. the Myconian Ambassador Relais & Ch�teaux Hotel can loyal fans where the beats take over from late afternoon
stretch and sunbathe on this fantastic beach on comfortable
well into the evening. Diving from the rock straight into
PHOTO: CARMEN NISCOV PHOTO: DANIEL STRAUB / UNSPLASH
the sea is an absolute must-have experience!
sunbeds, under their private umbrellas.
Photography: Sterling Galli

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