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BEA C H LIFE

Seaside Symphony

Lovers of the sea will be enraptured by the

superb beaches of Mykonos, some of them busy,

and others no less attractive but much quieter.

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

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