Where to stay on the island of Mykonos?

Discovering the Greek islands this summer: the course on the Cyclades. Here is our local guide to find out where to stay in Mykonos!

Pearl of the Cyclades and tourist destination of charm, Mykonos, populated by 10 150 people, is one of the most visited of the Greek islands . Between heavenly beaches, houses and sparkling villages of whiteness in a deep azure setting, its authentic mills, the typical culinary discoveries of Greece and the mazes of picturesque alleys, Mykonos is a high place of mass tourism although the island has lost nothing of its charm. The capital of the eponymous island, known as the "Little Venice" or "Cra" – is the most emblematic of the Cyclades, offering the most beautiful view of the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is also the Greek St-Tropez, a favourite holiday resort of many wealthy visitors. The city centre of Mykonos-Chora is a high place for thousands of tourists coming to visit the island, but Chora will also seduce lovers of history and culture.

Attention, finding an apartment to stay in Mykonos can be expensive, especially in the summer, where prices literally swell. Here is our presentation of the sleeping areas in Mykonos during your stay.

The Little Venice

The historic district is nicknamed the " Little Venice “, also Alefkandra , drawing its origin from the time when the women of Mykonos came to wash their clothes. Many cafes and restaurants will satisfy your desires for a gourmet break and fringal after a stroll through the alleys of the city centre to the port. North, Paraportiani church – an assembly of five different churches – whose whiteness of its walls contrasts in a singular way with the bright blue of the sky and the sea.

The city is built in amphitheatre wrapped around its port, which is arpente à pied to admire its white cubic houses with windows, balconies and blue shutters, from which bougainvilliers and red or purple fuchsias flow: it is believed in the typical Tunisian village of Sidi Bou Saïd. It is the best place to stay in Mykonos to discover the capital.

The port of Chora

In the north of the historic centre, winds up traditional fishing port Mykonos : a very charming setting where to sip a small glass on the terrace. Don't miss visiting the archaeological museum, the nautical museum, the folklore museum, the popular museum and the maritime museum. In the handle opening to the port, the beach Ag Anna – often stormed and crowded where a corner of towel pays the price strong – will allow you to swim a few steps away from your accommodation. Fuyez Chora in the summer if you are ochlophobes because in the summer, the crowd abounds in the small streets, which can be oppressive.

Don’t miss to take a look at the city’s churches: in particular, the Panayia Paraportiani church, presented on all the memories of the Cyclades. From the port you can go to the Chora hills, in particular to admire the famous windmills of Mykonos, dating from the 16th century, a must-see site of the island which constituted a lung of the agricultural and economic activity of the island for more than 400 years.

Super Paradise Beach

Where to sleep in Mykonos if you don’t necessarily want to sleep? We do not teach you, nightlife and fierce reign over Mykonos. So to all night birds who want to enjoy the proximity to the beach during their stay, know that those of Mykonos are a good compromise in terms of accommodation. For example, the beach Super Paradise offers a superb setting: both bloated and eclectic, it is a postcard floor, very popular by visitors. Its bay, its clear waters, its fine sand and its beach club call for alternative holidays, rhymed by the party, sunsets and water sports sessions. All, only 6 kilometers from the centre of Mykonos!

So, guest houses, hotels with pool and other rather luxurious accommodation await you on the side of Super Paradise Beach.

Agios Ioannis

Southwest of the island, Agios Ionannis offers a parenthesis out of time for all those who seek where to sleep in Mykonos in an authentic setting. Small village on the beach, Agios Ionannis invites families, couples or other travellers in search of calm: far from the nightlife of Mykonos, Agios Ionnanis is appreciated for its colors, its white houses, its beach and its superb panorama on Délos. Bathed in a natural postcard setting, the resort enjoys all the conditions to spend a holiday under the sign of relaxation.

Slightly touristic, Agios Ioannis hosts several types of accommodation from the hotel to the small studio, to the typical villa with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. A choice of foot to ground that guarantees you a stay with midnight baths, fierce and local food (very appreciated!).

Good to know. If you are in Agios Ioannis in September, enjoy it to celebrate Saint John with the locals! Small dishes prepared for the occasion at the event in itself, the Saint John promises flavors and discoveries under the sign of tradition.

Kalafatis

Beaches, Kalafatis enjoys a good reputation and for cause, she has everything for her, or rather... to please! The largest beach on the island a few ten kilometers from Chora, Kalafatis attracts water sports enthusiasts and other strong sensations every year: diving, canoeing, jet-skiing and windsurfing... Its deep and turquoise waters make it a favourite place to sleep in Mykonos.

In addition to its sporting activities, Kalafatis still has a beautiful natural setting where in the shade of the trees (the only one with natural shade so) and the feet in the sand, there is only one to choose the farniente between two local food dishes that will leave you on its side, a true holiday taste.