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Lovers of the sea will be It is one of the longest beaches on Mykonos with golden silky
ELIA BEACH
sand and crystal blue waters that have to be seen to be believed.
enraptured by the superb beaches ARE YOU IN FOR SWIMMING and sunbathing, crazy 5. ORNOS The shallow waters and fine sand of Ornos
of Mykonos, some of them busy, parties and water sports, or do you just want to relax and Beach make it a great choice for families, set right in
spend quality time with your family? Your perfect beach
front of a small fishing village. It has all the amenities
you need to spend a pleasant day on the beach, including
is right here, and we will help you to find it. Mykonos can
a selection of small tavernas serving authentic flavours.
be whatever you want it to be! Here is our round-up of
and others no less attractive 10 amazing Mykonos beaches where you will be able to Stay tuned for the new arrival of O Beach Resort by the
enjoy a perfect day at the seaside.
Myconian Collection Hotels & Resorts opening in the
summer of 2022.
for nature lovers & bohemians 6. KALO LIVADI A beautifully long beach with fine
but much quieter. sand and surrounding rocks protecting the bay, which also popular with families. It is a rather quiet organised
sand and shallow waters in a lovely bay, Kalo Livadi is
1. LIA is a beautiful beach with exotic blue waters, white
makes it ideal for swimming, snorkelling and diving. It is
a remote but well organised beach, making it an excellent beach that also offers some interesting tavernas to explore.
choice for families, couples and anyone looking for peace, for cosmopolitans
Photography: Sterling Galli 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 beach. Why don’t you give jet skiing, motor boating, fishing
of restaurants serving excellent Mediterranean cuisine. or surfing a try? There is also a range of fine restaurants
The Myconian Collection is happy to offer its guests serving epicurean delights and excellent wine if you feel
at the Utopia Resort Relais & Ch�teaux, the Avaton like indulging.
Resort a Member of Design Hotels, the Myconian Villa 9. SUPER PARADISE is often described as one of the
Collection Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX most beautiful beaches on Mykonos. It is located in a
Collection, as well as at the Imperial Resort Leading small, deep bay and captivates with its crystalline emerald
Hotels of the World, the Royal Myconian Resort waters and golden shimmering sand. Entire generations of
Leading Hotels of the World, and Panoptis Escape a party lovers with a taste for heavy beats have danced and
private section of this beautiful beach where they can celebrated here – just be warned, it can be very crowded
enjoy the pleasure of this fantastic shore in an elegant during peak season.
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
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
wide range of superb restaurants are available. Guests of side is much more organised, with a bar-restaurant with
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
sunbeds, under their private umbrellas. the sea is an absolute must-have experience!
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