Mykonos
Whitewashed Chora, sandy bays and windmills above the sea
Get to know Mykonos
Mykonos offers two very different starting points for a holiday: Chora for evenings on foot, and the bays for days organised around the sea. In the town and port area, compare the centre with Tourlos and Agios Stefanos. In the southwest, Ornos and Agios Ioannis put the beach at the heart of the day, while an Aleomandra address calls for a closer look at the route to the water.
The southern and eastern coast brings more choices. Platis Gialos combines beach restaurants with boat connections to other shores; Psarou and Paraga add a beach-club setting. Elia, Kalo Livadi and Kalafatis offer different coastal routines. Inland, Ano Mera has its square and monastery, while Panormos, Ftelia and Agios Sostis give the north its own character.
Where to stay in Mykonos? We would begin with the evening you want, then compare villas and hotels in Mykonos within that area. A particular beach, village or street matters more than a broad promise about the island.
The villas and hotels we chose in Mykonos
Of every stay in Mykonos, these are the ones we would book for ourselves.
Where to stay in Mykonos?
First, choose the area that suits you
Choosing between Chora, Ornos and Ano Mera means choosing a daily routine. Think about whether you want dinner on foot, a stay centred on one beach, or a different bay each day. The accommodation address connects those decisions.
We compare four geographical parts of Mykonos: town and port, the southwest, the southern and eastern coast, and the interior and north. Our preference is to choose the part of the island first, then examine the particular village, beach and journey home.
Town and Port
Chora’s lanes, Little Venice and Tourlos port, with Agios Stefanos beach further north.
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Chora gathers the island’s whitewashed lanes, shops and restaurants around Little Venice and the windmills. North of town, Tourlos is associated with the New Port, followed by Agios Stefanos beach. Megali Ammos offers a coastal alternative south of the centre.
We would begin here if wandering through town matters as much as swimming. A central Chora address puts the town experience first; Tourlos brings port logistics into the decision. Agios Stefanos and Megali Ammos make the beach a stronger part of the plan.
The Old Port and New Port are separate places. Match your arrival point, accommodation entrance and evening plans before choosing among these nearby but different bases.
Southwest Mykonos
Ornos bay, Agios Ioannis beach and Aleomandra addresses, with waterfront dining and Delos views.
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Ornos and Agios Ioannis anchor the southwest. Ornos concentrates a sandy beach and restaurants around its bay; Agios Ioannis looks towards Delos. Aleomandra extends the comparison to accommodation on the peninsula, where the individual address deserves particular attention.
This is a useful starting point for a beach-led holiday. Compare somewhere close to Ornos dining with an Agios Ioannis beach address or a house in Aleomandra. Couples and families can use the same comparison, then judge the actual layout and access they need.
Ornos and Agios Ioannis appear on the bus operator’s Fabrika route. Confirm service for your dates and the final journey from the stop; the peninsula name alone does not establish a convenient beach walk.
Southern and Eastern Coast
Platis Gialos, Elia and Kalo Livadi bring beaches and dining; Kalafatis adds windsurfing.
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From Platis Gialos and Paraga to Elia, Kalo Livadi and Kalafatis, this coastline offers several different beach routines. Platis Gialos combines restaurants with water-taxi connections. Paraga has a beach-club setting, while further east Elia and Kalo Livadi offer broad bays and Kalafatis is associated with windsurfing.
Choose Platis Gialos when you like the idea of leaving the beach by boat to explore another. Compare Elia and Kalo Livadi for a stay centred on their own shores, and Kalafatis when time on the water is a priority.
Boat and bus operation needs checking for your dates. We would choose a beach you want to spend time at in its own right, then add excursions once the outward and return journeys are confirmed.
Interior and North
Ano Mera square and Tourliani monastery, Panormos bay and Ftelia windsurfing offer different routines.
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Inland Ano Mera centres on its square and Panagia Tourliani monastery. To the north, Panormos, Agios Sostis and Ftelia offer different coastal settings: beach restaurants and a club, a less serviced shore, and a bay associated with windsurfing. The village and beaches belong in one planning comparison, but they are distinct destinations.
Ano Mera suits a village-based plan with beach outings. At Panormos, look closely at nearby venues; at Ftelia, consider your interest in wind sports. Agios Sostis appeals when rows of loungers are not part of the beach day you want.
Plan the outward and return journeys to northern beaches. Start with the place that interests you, then connect it to dinner and your accommodation address.
Found the area that suits you?
Now choose exactly where to stay
Two nearby addresses can create very different holidays. Chora’s lanes put town evenings first; an Ornos beach address suggests swimming followed by dinner around the bay.
After choosing a region, choose the village or beach itself. Compare the journey from your accommodation to the place you expect to use each day, and the way home after dinner. That turns a promising point on the map into a considered base.
Mykonos Town (Mykonos)
For couples and friends who enjoy town lanes, restaurants and waterfront evenings
Chora is Mykonos’s main town, with Little Venice, windmills and restaurant-lined lanes. Stay here when exploring town matters as much as beach time.
Our tip
For dinners on foot, compare addresses within Chora and look at the particular lane. Plan your luggage arrival and beach journeys separately from evening walks.
Tourlos
For travellers considering the New Port area and planning town evenings separately
Tourlos is the settlement around Mykonos’s New Port, north of Chora. Consider it for port-oriented plans, with separate checks for town and beach access.
Our tip
Match the port on your ferry ticket to the accommodation route. If you plan to dine in Chora, confirm the outward journey and evening return as well.
Agios Stefanos
For couples and families seeking a beach north of town with planned port and town trips
Agios Stefanos combines a beach, tavernas and accommodation north of Tourlos and Chora. Consider it for a coastal base with planned visits into town.
Our tip
Compare the route to Agios Stefanos beach and your intended bus stop. A port-area location still needs a separate plan for dinner in Chora and the return.
Megali Ammos
For couples and travellers comparing a beach address south of Mykonos Town’s centre
Megali Ammos is a beach and coastal neighbourhood south of Chora. Consider it for sea time and town visits, checking the precise route between them.
Our tip
If both beach and Chora appeal, examine the actual routes to each from the accommodation. A position on the map does not establish a suitable walk.
Ornos
For couples and families who enjoy sandy beach days and dining around a bay
Ornos combines a village and sandy bay in southwest Mykonos with beachside dining. Choose it when swimming and meals around one bay shape the holiday.
Our tip
Check the accommodation against Ornos beach itself and the restaurants you want to use. Follow the actual route from the entrance rather than relying on a map distance.
Agios Ioannis
For couples and travellers drawn to a Delos-facing beach and meals around the bay
Agios Ioannis faces Delos from southwest Mykonos, near Ornos. Consider it for a bay-centred stay, with the precise beach approach part of the choice.
Our tip
Compare a beachside address with a stay above the bay. If walking to the water matters, ask for the route from the entrance as well as the Delos view.
Psarou
For couples and friends drawn to a sandy bay, restaurants and beach-club surroundings
Psarou is a southern Mykonos bay near Platis Gialos, associated with sand, restaurants and beach clubs. Choose it when seaside venues are part of the appeal.
Our tip
Check where the accommodation sits relative to the beach and venues you want to visit. If room quiet matters, ask about the particular unit and its surroundings.
Aleomandra
For couples and families choosing a southwest peninsula stay by address and beach access
Aleomandra is a southwest Mykonos peninsula area near Ornos and Agios Ioannis. Consider it when the house and its particular coastal position lead your choice.
Our tip
Ask for the accommodation entrance and route to your chosen swimming beach. The area name and a sea photograph do not establish convenient dining or water access.
Platys Gialos
For couples and families combining beach dining with boat trips to other bays
Platis Gialos is a southern Mykonos beach with restaurants and water-taxi departures. It suits travellers wanting a beach base with options for coastal outings.
Our tip
If coastal boat trips influence your choice, confirm water-taxi operation and the return for your dates. Also check the route to the beach and bus stop.
Elia
For couples and families who want a broad beach, dining and time on the water
Elia is a broad southeastern Mykonos beach with dining and water activities. Choose it for a bay-centred stay with town visits planned separately.
Our tip
Compare the address with the beach entrance and your intended dining spots. If using a bus or boat, confirm both service and the return for your dates.
Kalafatis
For travellers and families interested in a beach base with windsurfing and sea activities
Kalafatis is an eastern Mykonos bay associated with windsurfing, beside the Agia Anna area. Choose it when sea activities help shape your beach stay.
Our tip
For a windsurfing trip, confirm activity and equipment with the operator. Choose swimming and accommodation by beach access and the conditions on the day.
Kalo Livadi
For couples and families who enjoy a broad bay with restaurants and beach time
Kalo Livadi is a sandy southeastern Mykonos bay with restaurants and beach venues. Consider it for sea-led days, choosing the particular accommodation carefully.
Our tip
Compare the stay with your preferred part of the beach and nearby dining. If room quiet matters, check the particular unit and its distance from venues.
Paraga
For couples and friends combining swimming with dining and southern beach venues
Paraga is a southern Mykonos beach near Platis Gialos, with restaurants and beach clubs. Choose it when seaside outings are part of your holiday plans.
Our tip
If a particular beach venue draws you to Paraga, check its position and the return route. Choose the room by its surroundings as well as the beach name.
Ano Mera
For couples and travellers who enjoy a village square and planned beach outings
Ano Mera is an inland Mykonos village centred on a square and Panagia Tourliani monastery. Choose it for a village base with planned trips to the beaches.
Our tip
Compare the stay with Ano Mera square and the route to your chosen beach. If using buses, confirm the stop and return service for your travel dates.
Panormos Mykonos
For couples and friends seeking a northern bay with dining and beach-club surroundings
Panormos is a sandy northern Mykonos bay with dining, a beach club and less organised sections. Choose your stay by its particular position around the bay.
Our tip
Check the stay against the beach club, restaurants and route to the sand. Confirm an operating transport service and return rather than relying on a route name.
Ftelia
For windsurfers and travellers who plan a northern bay visit around sea conditions
Ftelia is a northern Mykonos bay associated with windsurfing. Consider it when sea activities and daily conditions influence your choice of coastal base.
Our tip
If windsurfing draws you to Ftelia, confirm activity and equipment, then check daily conditions. Assess beach access, dining and evening returns separately.
Agios Sostis
For couples and travellers who prefer a northern shore without rows of beach loungers
Agios Sostis is a northern Mykonos beach and nearby hamlet, known for a shore without organised loungers and bars. Choose it for a deliberately simpler outing.
Our tip
Plan what to bring and how to arrive and return, rather than assuming organised beach services. For a nearby stay, check dining and the accommodation entrance too.
Mykonos on the map
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All stays in Mykonos
All our villas and hotels in Mykonos, in one place.
Good to know before you go to Mykonos
Buses connect town with several villages and beaches, using different departure points including Fabrika and the Old Port. Check your route and return service for your dates; arrange a vehicle or transfer for northern beach outings.
Mykonos has JMK airport and ferry connections. Confirm the precise port on your ticket, and check the boarding point separately for a Delos excursion.
Choose dates around the trip you want, then confirm accommodation, restaurants and beach services. For an early- or late-season stay, make sure your beach day includes a workable return journey.
Kopanisti is a pungent local cheese; louza is seasoned, cured pork. Look for them on menus when you want to explore Mykonian food.
Walk between Little Venice and the windmills in Chora, or visit Ano Mera’s square and Tourliani monastery. Delos is a separate island archaeological excursion; confirm boat operation and site access before planning the day.
Questions about Mykonos
Choose Chora for town evenings, or Ornos and Agios Ioannis for a beach-led stay. Compare Elia, Kalo Livadi and Kalafatis for other coastal routines, and Ano Mera for a village base with planned outings.
Yes, with a suitable address and confirmed transport for your dates. Start with Chora or a beach on the bus network, then check the final route to your accommodation and the evening return.
No. Beach clubs share the island with Chora’s lanes, Ano Mera’s square and monastery, and very different bays. Choose by the surroundings of your accommodation and nearby venues.
Confirm that your accommodation, chosen restaurants and transport operate on your dates. Plan beach visits and boat outings around actual services and daily conditions, including the return journey.