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The Best Beaches of Mykonos

Here’s a roundup of the best beaches of Mykonos. There are many…

The Best Beaches of Mykonos

Mykonos is  famous for so much. It has great nightlife options, amazing restaurants, gorgeous luxury hotels, a beautiful whitewashed main town and what this post is dedicated to — its sparkling beaches. Spectacular beaches with fine sand or  little pebbles line the island. Part of my travel writing assignment for Fodor’s Greek Islands 2015 involved reporting on all of the best ones.

Here’s a complete rundown of the different areas of Mykonos and the best beaches you’ll find there and a few suggestions on where to eat.

The best beaches of Mykonos.
The best beaches of Mykonos

 

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Go early to get your lounger!

Northern Beaches of Mykonos

The Cycladic summer winds hit here nicely but that doesn’t mean you should overlook Agios Sostis and Panormos located north of Mykonos Town. Agios Sostis  has a nudist section.  Panormos has a atmospheric beach bar and restaurant called Panormos Bay which has a full menu including exotic cocktails.  Ftelia is third beach in the area and exclusively a windsurfers haven.

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Agios Sostis beach

 

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Beaches Closest to Mykonos Town

Mykonos Town has its own little public beach.  A few kilometers north is Agios Stefanos which is quiet and kid-friendly. A few kilometers south you can check out Ornos Bay and Agios Ioannis both considered quiet beaches and kid-friendly too. Hungry? Go for a Greek meal with a seaview at Apaggio in Ornos Bay.

Mykonos Town beaches.
Mykonos Town beaches

 

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Mykonos Town beach.

Eastern Beaches of Mykonos

Further east you’ll hit the more of the best beaches of Mykonos that are known for their parties and nightlife.  Psarou is a pretty beach where the famous Nammos restaurant and bar gets a stylish crowd going each summer day.  The party starts around 5 p.m. Good music is guaranteed and as a result you’ll have the urge to join everyone else dancing on their seats or tables. As for finding a sunbed,  note that the jet-setters reserve pricey sun loungers for the summer so, well, others can’t.

Psarrou beach.
Psarrou beach is one fancy beach

 

One beach over from Psarou is the family-oriented beach called Platis Gialos. Several hotels and sea view restaurants hug the coastline. Try Avli tou Theodori for great Mediterranean dishes including the summer perfect feta and watermelon salad.

 

Platis Gialos beach in Mykonos.
Platis Gialos beach in Mykonos

 

The beaches called Paraga, Paradise and Super Paradise follow on the coastline. At those beaches, you’ll find the crowds seeking the biggest beach parties on the island. Just follow the music. Dance and pop hits pump out all day long. It’s also where famous DJs spin past midnight gathering impressive hoards of people in clubbing venues that are built in arena-like venues.

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Super Paradise beach

 

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Paraga beach in Mykonos

 

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Paraga beach views

 

Further east on the coast you can check out Agrari and Elia which are simply pretty and peaceful.  Elia is known for its nudist section.

South of Ano Mera village, the second largest town in Mykonos, you’ll find Kalo Livadi  which is a lovely beach with quiet unorganized areas.  You’ll find some great beach restaurants inlcuding Nice n Easy Mykonos.  It is making a name for itself thanks to its organic, creative Greek dishes. I have to call out the buffalo meatballs – delicious.  The restaurant has its own organic buffalo farm near Thessaloniki.

Kalo Livadi beach is one of the best beaches in Mykonos.
Kalo Livadi beach is one of the best beaches in Mykonos

 

Head even further down to find Agia Anna which sits in a little cove. Very picturesque. Agia Anna is west of Klafatis which is known for its water sports activities.

 

How to Get to Mykonos

By Air

To get to the Greek islands, many international travelers arrive by air, usually with a change in Athens or another major city.  There are some direct seasonal flights to certain island destinations too.  You can find the best flight deals with Vayama.

By Ferry

Ferry: There are ferries to the Athens port of  Piraeus and Rafina. Mykonos also connects with other islands including Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Syros, Crete and more.  I highly recommend booking with Blue Star Ferries.

Getting Around Mykonos

There is a public bus that runs regularly in the summer. It is popular, however, to rent quads and scooters to get around easily.  An international car rental company I can highly recommend is Avis Europe.

Where to Stay on Mykonos.

Check out my earlier post: Where to Stay on Mykonos

For more about what to do on Mykonos, check out my posts on this blog.

 

 

Have you been to any of the best beaches of Mykonos that I name in this post?

 

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5 Comments

  1. Loved your post!

    I’m planning to go with my husband this June and your post is very interesting and informative! I also searched about videos of Mykonos and found these short guide-like vids about beaches and other stuff!
    http://www.mygreece.tv/en/mykonos/about-mykonos-beaches

    It is very insightful! I’m expecting to have the time of my life! We are also going to Santorini and Athens! yay!

    1. Hi Grete, I am so happy this helped you out. Mykonos has many beautiful beach options so I am sure you and your husband will find some great beaches to enjoy your fab holiday. You are going to the best islands and Athens, of course, is a great city. I am glad you’ll spend time in the capital, too 🙂

  2. It is very good choice for holidays Mykonos! It’s nice to do a tour on the island, and if you have the opportunity to be able to do and holidays vip services in Mykonos.! We are given many instructions and make someone reads your blog wanting to travel there! And very beautiful your photos!

  3. I have bumped into this thread by chance while I was googling for best beaches in Mykonos, before I visit the island on late May. After visiting all the suggested beaches I can say for sure that it is TOTALLY worthy to visit the island! Well, to be honest after many years of visiting Greece, every 2 or 3 years I can say that it offer top destinations and exciting experiences!

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