Where to Stay in Mykonos – 3 Prestigious Locations for Dreamy Holidays

From end to end, Mykonos is a dream, party, and VIP lifestyle land that hypnotises visitors with not only its vivid night scene but also its natural beauties, Cycladic architecture, idyllic sunsets and seascapes, and the innumerable opportunities to spoil yourself with everything luxurious, high-end, and celeb-like. In this true Queen of the Cyclades, the eternal question remains “Where to live in Mykonos for the best experiences and the most fulfilling ventures?”. Here are three top locations to choose (or start exploring your options) from, before you make your final decision!

The Chora – Lively and Regal

The animated capital of Mykonos (also known as Mykonos Town) is the very basis for every type of experience on the island – from beach hopping, boutique shopping, and partying to enjoying heart-stopping views of the archipelago and pampering your palate with delicious Mediterranean tastes and fresh seafood.

Most bars, restaurants, tavernas, sunset-watching spots, museums, galleries, clubs, tavernas, and cafes here either line the beachfront (see, for example, the scenic Little Venice area with the colourful Venetian-style estates or the picturesque harbour) or are perched amidst the whitewashed, sugar-cube houses and the cobbled streets of the Chora. Of course, this is also where you’ll find some of the most exquisite Mykonos villas, coming fully equipped with everything you’ll ever need, including privacy, exclusivity, and VIP-like accommodation.

Elia Beach  – Luxurious, Instagrammable, & Dreamy

Elia is an upmarket beach area and a unique, coveted southern coast spot off the beaten track that welcomes visitors with hidden treasures whispering their secrets to the wind and waiting to be explored, spacious and utterly elegant mansions, and laid-back endeavours on a sugary shore with a superbly relaxed vibe. Away from the bustling capital and the cosmopolitan beaches nearby (see party meccas like Super Paradise and Paradise beach), it is the longest stretch of pure-white, fine sand on Mykonos and the last stop on the water taxi boat taking you to options along the southern coastline. Plus, it’s even got a nudist-friendly section where you can enjoy the sun, the sand, and the sea with nothing but your birthday suit and be perfectly okay with it. Finally, Elia offers a wide range of water sports facilities, tavernas, and bars to caress your senses with an all-around beach experience.

Tip: Want even more isolation and privacy? Keep on walking just a little bit more and you’ll lay eyes on the adjacent Agrari beach. You can thank us later!

Agios Ioannis Beach – A nice compromise between vibrant and peacefulness

Providing easy access to the Chora and its vibrant nightlife and, at the same time, offering serene moments by the sea, Agios Ioannis is the perfect middle ground for those wanting to have it all in equal proportions. Picturesque Agios Ioannis beach can be reached via bus or water taxi and is a superb place to enjoy things like a quiet walk, the local scenery, and more remote spots with magnificent views of the Aegean Sea like Kapari beach. As you may have guessed, the holiday properties on rent here enchant with captivating seascapes of the shimmering Mediterranean Sea and, perhaps, the fullest range of facilities for a royal stay. And, if this place seems familiar but you can’t put a finger on where exactly you know it from, re-watching Shirley Valentine will bring back some familiar memories! Yes, this is where it was partly filmed!

Closing Thoughts

Whether your heart leans toward the Chora, Elia, or Agios Ioannis, it’ll lead you to the right place for sure! Of course, while there, you can explore the place and discover many more options that will also provoke an utterly gratifying sensation, one way or another!