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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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