SIGHT-SEEING IN MYKONOS
Most people visiting the “Island of Winds” know only about its nightlife, the traditional whitewashed houses and the amazing beaches while there are so much
- March 18, 2021
New Golden Beach
Extended sand that has been designated as a blue flag. The New Golden Beach is known worldwide as one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean for water sports, and particularly to wind-surf. In the early 90s, the New Golden Beach became an ideal place for the holding of the annual world championships wind-surfing.
LIVADIA
Popular beach to Paroikia’s north with a broad sand shore, clear waters, and extensive facilities. There are a number of shops and tavernas along the beachfront.
KRIOS
About 2 kilometers from Paroikia to the north of the bay, broad sand beach with pristine waters, seaside tavernas, and bars. Access is by boat from Paroikia or by private transport.
MARTSELO
Long sand beach extending from Krios, about 2.5 kilometers from Paroikia, with restaurants and bars. Access is by boat from Paroikia or private transport.
KAMINIA
Broad sand beach on north end of Paroikia bay as it extends from Martselo. Close to Cape Agios Fokas and the Cave of Archilochos. Access by boat from Paroikia or private transport.
SOUVLIA
Sand beach at the southern end of Paroikia bay, about 1.5 kilometers from the town center; facillities include restaurants. Access by bus to the main road or private transport.
PARASPOROS
Crowded beach about 2.5 kilometers south of Paroikia with extensive facilities, restaurants, and bars; popular among the younger set. Access by bus to the main road or private transport.
AGIA EIRINI
About 4 kilometers south of Paroikia; sheltered and lined by palm trees. Access by bus to the main road or private transport.
POUNTA BEACH
Pretty stretch of connected coves about 8.5 kilometers south of Paroikia directly opposite Antiparos. Popular among a younger crowd thanks to a number of beach bars and organized water sports. The one-nautical-mile –wide strait is crossed by ferries. Facilities include hotels, cafes, tavernas, surf club, and diving school.
PIPERI
The beach Pepper is in the Naoussa and is the favorite beach of Naousa.
MONASTIRI
Popular beach at the western end of Naoussa bay, with bars and restaurants. Access by boat from Naoussa or by private transport.
KOLIBITHRES
Pretty, tranquil sand cove at the western end of Naoussa bay noted for its interesting granite formations that form small pools; facilties include restaurants. Access by boat from Naoussa or by private transport.
AGIOI ANARGYROI
Sandy beach with little natural shade, about 200 meters east of Naoussa.
LAGGERI
Pretty, tranquil beach of fine sand and thick dunes about 1.5 kilometers from Naoussa. Access by boat from Naoussa, by bus, or by private transport.
SANTA MARIA
A long sand beach with pristine waters about 2 kilometers from Naoussa; facilities include tavernas and organized water sports. Access by bus or by private transport.
AMPELAS
Small, sheltered sand beach a few kilometers east of Naoussa with seaside tavernas.
MOLOS
Sheltered sand cove with little natural shade and seaside tavernas.
PISO LIVADI
Pristine sand beach trees offering shade their swimmers to the Montreal village. There are taverns and bars.
LOGARAS
Virtually adjacent to Piso Livadi, a broad Blue Flag sand beach ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and all water sports; facilities include hotels, rental rooms, cafes, tavernas, and bars.
GOLDEN BEACH
One of the island’s prettiest and biggest beaches, ideal for sailing; facilities at this Blue Flag beach include hotels, rental rooms, surf clubs, restaurants, and bars.
DRYOS
Pretty beach next to a verdant setting with seaside tavernas and bars
FARRAGAS
Sheltered, organized beach with seafront bars. Access by dirt track from Alyko and the main road.
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