![]() ![]() This compact, walkable village is the island’s historic capital and largest town, buzzing with activity, especially at night. Mykonos Town, also called Chora, has the most nightlife, restaurants, and shopping of anywhere on the island. My preference is to stay in Mykonos Town and take the bus to beach during the day, then return to town in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening when Mykonos Town really comes alive. Buses run regularly (and late into the night) between Mykonos Town and the main beaches, especially Platis Gialos and Ornos, and the water taxi connects the south coast beaches, so it’s easy to stay in one spot and enjoy another. The big decision visitors need to make is whether to stay in Mykonos Town (the most nightlife, shopping, and restaurants) or one of the world-renowned beaches that encircle the island. As you venture farther east and north, the population thins out with hotels, nightclubs, beach clubs, and shops giving way to rugged landscapes, a few farms, and sandy beaches hidden by rocky outcroppings. These are the most popular areas for travelers to stay, though you’ll find excellent hotels and things to do all over the island. Most of the action on Mykonos takes place on the west and south coasts in and around Mykonos Town, Ornos Beach, and Platis Gialos Beach. The archaeological treasures of ancient Delos are a short boat ride away, while Mykonos Town has the whitewashed 15th-century Church of Panagia Paraportiani (made up of five interconnected churches), and traditional Ano Mera village is home to the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani and attached ecclesiastical museum. Though the cosmopolitan side of Mykonos gets the most fanfare, there are plenty of historic, traditional, and remote outposts waiting for curious travelers to discover. This small island with an outsized personality is home to extravagant hotels, refined gastronomy, luxury shopping, golden beaches, and wild nightclubs. ![]() ![]() The Best Areas to Stay in Mykonos See Alsoįamous for beaches and infamous for nightlife, Mykonos is the most visited island in Greece. It’s a beautiful hotel featuring stylish modern design, where guests enjoy drinks by the pool, eat in the open air, and work out with sea views.The view of Psarou Beach from the fantastic Mykonos Blu Hotel. ![]() For more information about the Mykonos bus terminals, look here: Mykonos Busesįor the exact location of the beach, see the Mykonos beaches map.īeach views don’t get any better than those from this hotel standing above Super Paradise. Super Paradise Beach used to only be accessible to those with a car, but there is now a shuttle (pictured above) operated by the beach club, departing from the bus terminal at Fabrika. There gay crowds have moved to Elia, although this remains a popular destination for gay men in the afternoon and at night, for the famous JackieO' club. They also say that this is the "gay beach," but that hasn't been the case in some time. Some guides tell you that this is a nudist-friendly beach, but that’s no longer true. Perhaps because of the name, it's also a favorite for couples on honeymoon, and there are romantic hotels above it (see below). It’s absolutely crystal clear, and although the beach still has somewhat of a party atmosphere (with the music volume raised in the afternoon), the water makes it also ideal for families with children. If you don’t like to lie so close to strangers, you may not like this beach, but you might overlook that when you set foot in the water. Super Paradise is one of the most popular beaches in Mykonos and is covered in sunbeds and parasols. ![]()
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