12 IRRESISTIBLE BEACHES OF MYKONOS!

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Good for Relax beaches
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Naturist beach beaches
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About Mikonos island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Mikonos island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Mikonos island Best beaches

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Paralia Ag. Ioannis
Paralia Ag. Ioannis
Paralia Ag. Ioannis
Good for Relax

Paralia Ag. Ioannis

Agios Ioannis Diakoftis 0.1 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Ftelia beach
Ftelia beach
Ftelia beach
Good for Relax

Ftelia beach

Klouvas 1.9 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
5.8 Amenities index
Megali Ammos
Megali Ammos
Megali Ammos
Senior friendly

Megali Ammos

Mykonos 0.7 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Choras Mikonou
Choras Mikonou
Choras Mikonou

Choras Mikonou

Mykonos 0.5 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4 Amenities index
Paralia Merchias
Paralia Merchias
Paralia Merchias
Good for Relax

Paralia Merchias

Kalafati 3.8 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Brown fine pebble • Blue pure water • Deserted
1 Amenities index
Paralia Pano Tigani
Paralia Pano Tigani
Paralia Pano Tigani
Good for Relax

Paralia Pano Tigani

Kalafati 4.6 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Brown fine pebble • Blue pure water • Difficult access • Dirt road > 2km
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Mikonos island beaches

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Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 45 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Mikonos island.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Mikonos island

Lia beach

Lia beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Kalafati 1.9 km
Mersini beach

Mersini beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Greece, Ano Mera 4.1 km
Majnona beach II

Majnona beach II
7.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Greece, Agios Sostis 0.4 km
Fokos beach

Fokos beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Black sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Greece, Ano Mera 3.9 km
Paralia Korfos

Paralia Korfos
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Greece, Ornos 0.3 km
Hidden beach

Hidden beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Platys Gialos 0.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Mikonos island

Platis Gialos beach
Platis Gialos

Platis Gialos beach
9.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Platys Gialos 0.1 km
Ornos beach

Ornos beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Ornos 0.1 km
Psarou beach

Psarou beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Psarou 0.2 km
Panormos beach

Panormos beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Greece, Agios Sostis 1.1 km
Agios Stefanos beach

Agios Stefanos beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agios Stefanos 0.2 km
Elia beach

Elia beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Plintri 2.6 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Mikonos island

Agia Anna beach
Paralia Agia Anna

Agia Anna beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Platys Gialos 0.7 km
Agia Anna beach

Agia Anna beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Greece, Kalafati 0.5 km
Ftelia beach II

Ftelia beach II
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Greece, Ano Mera 2.2 km
Lovers beach

Lovers beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agios Sostis 0.3 km
Kapari beach

Kapari beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Greece, Agios Ioannis Diakoftis 0.6 km
Elia beach II

Elia beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Greece, Plintri 2.2 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Mikonos island

Agios Sostis beach

Agios Sostis beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agios Sostis 0.2 km
Loulos beach

Loulos beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kalafati 0.8 km
Choras Mikonou III

Choras Mikonou III
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Tourlos 0.6 km
Ag. Stefanos beach II
Agios Stefanos beach II

Ag. Stefanos beach II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Greece, Tourlos 0.4 km
Choras Mikonou II

Choras Mikonou II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Tourlos 0.9 km
Divounia beach

Divounia beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Kalafati 0.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Mikonos island

Paraga beach

Paraga beach
9.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Greece, Platys Gialos 0.9 km
Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Plintri 0.9 km
Kalafati beach

Kalafati beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kalafati 0.4 km
Kalo Livadi Beach
Paralia Kalo Livadi

Kalo Livadi Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kalafati 1.1 km
Paradise Beach II
Paralia Paradise II

Paradise Beach II
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Plintri 0.7 km
Agrari beach
Paralia Agrari

Agrari beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Plintri 1.9 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Mikonos island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of brown color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 37.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Mikonos island is less than 500 meters. 36 beaches are relatively easy to access, 7 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Mikonos island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Mikonos island's beaches

Paralia Ag. Ioannis
10 Carter Johnson

This beach is small and peaceful, offering two excellent restaurants and fantastic opportunities for swimming.

Ftelia beach
8 Sarina Winsted

This seemingly idyllic and remote beach boasts a charming archaeological dig site nestled in its midst. The water is pristine and transparent, offering a refreshing respite from the scorching sun. However, don't let the picturesque facade fool you. The beach is marred by the unsavory presence of used condoms and discarded beer bottles and cans, which detract from the otherwise serene atmosphere. Additionally, be wary of the wind direction, as a shift from the north can transform the tranquil waters into a turbulent and choppy sea.

Megali Ammos
4 Lirya Mira

While the beach certainly has its merits, the sand and winds can be quite unforgiving, detracting from the overall experience. The sunsets, on the other hand, are truly breathtaking. However, it's worth noting that the beach is not without its flaws - we encountered quite a bit of litter, including broken glass, which made walking on the sand a bit treacherous. To ensure safety, it's best to wear some form of footwear while exploring this particular beach.

Choras Mikonou
6 Zaid Al-Zaidi

This seaside spot may be petite, yet it boasts a prime location in close proximity to the town. The grains of sand may be coarse and interspersed with cigarette butts, but the ocean views and salty breeze make for a pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Frangias beach
10 Ethan McAllister.

While exploring the underwater world at this beach, we were fortunate enough to come across a sunken boat and even spotted a majestic turtle! It's important to note that the journey to the beach requires a 900m walk from the car park, which can be a bit of a challenge. Despite Google's misleading information about a functional road, there is actually a large gate that must be hopped over. However, the effort is well worth it as the beach is completely secluded from the bustling crowds.

Paralia Merchias
10 Ethan Calhoun

This spectacular beach boasts serene waters that are so crystal clear, you'll feel like you're swimming in a private oasis. It's the perfect spot for couples seeking a romantic retreat. Be sure to visit the enchanting Chappel Saint Nikolas and uncover the breathtaking hidden gem of Mykonos.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 19 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 26.5°C and water up to 24.1°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 14.2°C and water to 16.5°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Mikonos island? In total there are 45 beaches and the most popular is Platis Gialos beach.

Most viewed beaches of Mikonos island

Choras Mikonou

Choras Mikonou
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mykonos 0.5 km
Megali Ammos

Megali Ammos
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mykonos 0.7 km
Frangias beach

Frangias beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kalafati 3.2 km
Mini Lia beach

Mini Lia beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kalafati 2.3 km
Paralia Pano Tigani

Paralia Pano Tigani
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water
Greece, Kalafati 4.6 km
Vathia Lagada

Vathia Lagada
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown pebble, Blue pure water
Greece, Kalafati 5.1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Mikonos island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Mikonos island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

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