Agia Anna is a somewhat hidden little beach just a few minutes walk from Kalafatis Beach. Because of its location and a bamboo fence this beach is protected from both the north and the south winds. It has sun beds and umbrellas available for rent on the right side of the beach.

This little beach has a traditional fish taverna and a restaurant, both offering their own parking. On the right there is a small public parking area with a boat launch and a gentle footpath connecting it with Platys Gialos Beach.

Best known as Shirley Valentine beach, because of the 1980's English movie filmed on Mykonos, it is one of the best spots to watch the sunset, especially in September and October as the sun moves closer to the southern sky.

Unspoiled freedom, this clothing-optional beach is fairly undeveloped without amenities such as umbrellas and sun beds. If you can do without those things, it is so worth the trip. Even the somewhat bumpy, pot - holed road should not be a deterrent. The view from the road above, looking down on the beach is beautiful.

Agios Stefanos Beach is located just around the corner from the new port of Tourlos. It is a sandy, family - friendly beach with shallow waters along the shoreline for children to play in. The water is so clean and clear, it creates a perfect swimming environment including a wonderful, sandy sea floor. When the north wind blows it can be somewhat windy on this beach.

This clothing-optional beach can be reached by rental car - motorbike, boat / caique from Platys Gialos or Ornos beaches and sometimes taxi. There is no public bus service available. Try renting a vehicle; it is worth the drive just to witness the stunning, breathtaking view as you round the last corner on the hill above.

Elia is a busy beach and a favorite of many, especially the gay crowd, to spend the day chilling out or socializing. It has become quite the meeting place and many plans for the evening or holiday romances are formed here.

These are both undeveloped, northern beaches that can be reached only by private boat and rental car - motorbike. Drive through farmland and past one of the two water reservoirs of Mykonos.

Ftelia Beach is the largest of all the undeveloped beaches in Mykonos. This wild, north beach is one of the favorites of wind surfers. Even as a non-participant you can spend some time watching the spectacle of wind surfers flying across the sea. When the rare south wind blows, this is the beach to come to.

The rounded stones that make up this natural phenomenon, unique to Mykonos, are known as Houlakia. You will not find this anywhere else. You might find rounded stones elsewhere, but not with the composite, color or size of the stones forming this beach. These incredible, rounded stones have been formed, while tumbling around in the sea for thousands of years, some being reclaimed to create this beach. This is a natural, protected area where it is now prohibited to remove any of these special stones.

Trees line the backside of this sandy beach providing the largest shaded area of any beach on Mykonos. The winds abound on Kalafatis Beach, setting the perfect stage for a windsurfer's paradise.

You won't find the music pumping here, what you will find are people relaxing in the sun or playing an impromptu game of paddleball in the shallow waters along the shoreline and yachts anchored in the bay.

Lia is a small, peaceful beach made up of sand, pebbles and stones. There is no bus service, but you can reach it by taxi or rental car - motorbike on a trip through the tranquil country side after passing by the village of Ano Mera. In recent years the road has been paved for easier access. Being one of the furthest beaches from Mykonos Town makes this a place to escape to.

When you have only a few hours to spend on Mykonos and want to go to a beach this is the closest beach to the town center, only about a 15 minute walk. You can find a small traditional Greek taverna located just a few footsteps from the waters edge. This beach is a good place to hunt shells and stones or just take a walk along a stretch of sand. Sometimes you can even see a local Greek fishing for octopus or gathering sea urchins. If you are in town for business and find yourself with a small afternoon break, join the tourists for a quick swim in the sea or a few hours of sun.

This is a convenient, family-friendly beach where you can find a relaxing atmosphere, though sometimes it can be very crowded. Ornos is a large beach with many sun beds and umbrellas available for rent and also space to lay a towel. Shallow water along the shore line that is perfect for children to play in. This beachside community has many tavernas, cafes and restaurants right on the beach for easy access. At least one beach bar on the far left even has beach service. This beach community provides services for almost all your needs. Either on the beach or within easy walking distance there are mini markets, super market, bakery, pharmacy, butcher and more. You can reach this beach by public transportation and there is some parking for rental cars - motorbikes.

This is the only beach on Mykonos where you can find a pet, pot-bellied pig roaming among the tourists. Panormos Beach welcomes everyone including families. Children can play on the beach or climb on the rocks to the left discovering sea life in the shallow pools of sea water. The colors of the incredible sunrises or sunsets on the barren hill sides surrounding this beach are not to be missed!

Paradise Beach is one of the ten most well known beaches of the world. This party beach was originally made famous by the hippie generation dating back as far as 1969. This is still the place to go if you are looking for a beach where 'anything goes'. Known for special events, such as Full Moon Parties and Bubble Parties, this can be a beach to relax on or die partying. Don't miss the closing party if you're on Mykonos in early September.

This is a popular beach with the locals as well as the tourists. Paraga Beach is one of the beaches originally made famous by the hippie generation, being one of the first clothing-optional beaches of Mykonos. You can still find a laid back attitude mixed in with a party atmosphere. The music can get loud in front of the restaurant - beach bar, especially in August, when the Italian crowd flocks to Paraga Beach.

This is an extensive beach side community. You will find plenty of hotels, rooms for rent, apartments, villas (private and rental), mini markets, tavernas, restaurants, souvenir shops and beach bars. There are places to lay a towel or sun beds and umbrellas are available for rent. Protection from the wind is provided by the surounding hill sides and the fact that most of the restaurants and some of the hotels are located right on the beach.

This attractive little beach offers protected, clear, tranquil waters at the bottom of dramatic rocky hill sides, located a short walking distance to the right of Platys Gialos Beach. You can always find some fishing boats and private yachts anchored in the bay. Take in the view of fantastic colors in the early morning as the sun rises over the hilltops or late afternoon as it sinks behind the rocks. Stunning!

This is a lovely cove surrounded by dramatic rock walls that catch the late afternoon sunlight, making an incredible contrast with the beautiful colors of the sea. Nice pebbly sand and the water is perfect for swimming. The hill side behind, the bamboo fence and the narrow mouth of the bay, provide some protection from the north wind.