Mykonos
A Full Luxury Guide

The island's most anticipated address, opening in summer 2026. Cascading down a dramatic cliffside to a private beach on Kalo Livadi Bay, the all-new Four Seasons brings its legendary service to 94 whitewashed rooms, suites and villas — many with private plunge pools — alongside two infinity pools, a spa, and refined dining. The serene, grand choice.

A world of discreet luxury on the sheltered southeast coast, resting above its own exclusive beach. Suites and villas dressed in stone and marble blend into the landscape, with seawater pools, a serene spa, a private dock for yacht arrivals, and a helipad. Privately serene and intentionally immersive — for those who want the island's beauty without its noise.

The hotel that defined modern Mykonos luxury. Carved into the cliff just above Chora, its iconic cave-pool and infinity terraces, sublime sunset views and barefoot-chic design remain the island's benchmark. A thalassotherapy spa, the celebrated Kiku sushi restaurant and Zuma next door. Most suites above entry level have a private pool.

The original Mykonos boutique and a jet-set hideaway for decades, set on Rohari Hill in the heart of town. Cycladic charm meets contemporary polish, with a mesmerising pool, the Belvedere Spa, and — its crown jewel — Matsuhisa Mykonos, Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian restaurant. Steps from Matoyianni and the island's best shopping. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

The island's most complete luxury resort, occupying a private peninsula on Ornos Bay with its own beach. 102 rooms and villas — some beachfront, some with private pools — five restaurants including the excellent Cielo, a strong beach-club operation and a spa. Everything for a week's stay, on the finest hotel beach on the island.

The most ambitious of the island's new arrivals — an architect-designed, adults-only sanctuary on a hill above Aleomandra Bay with panoramic views to Delos. Every one of its whitewashed suites and villas has a private pool. Michelin-recognised dining at Pere Ubu, and a spa rooted in Greek ritual. Minimalist, serene, and quietly spectacular.

A true Mykonos original — intimate, laidback and timeless, spread across two locations. The sea-view escape at Megali Ammos sits minutes from town; the adults-only Coast at Agios Ioannis offers direct beach access on a wind-protected cove. Three restaurants, the Valmont Spa, two dazzling pools and a private beach club. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Family-owned Relais & Châteaux refinement above Chora — genuine Greek warmth, impeccable service and that rare quality where luxury feels welcoming rather than intimidating. Whitewashed interiors, marble baths, private pools and hot tubs, and a serene spa. The gracious, polished choice, with the town at your feet.

The legendary Greek goldsmith — museum-quality pieces drawing on Byzantine, Minoan and ancient Hellenic motifs, crafted in a 4,000-year-old tradition. Sculptural cuffs, fine gold, and heritage jewellery widely held to be the most beautiful in Greece.

The island's address for serious bling — high jewellery and watches from the great houses, including Bvlgari and Rolex, in a polished Chora flagship with a second boutique at Psarou. The jaw-dropping window on Matoyianni is a Mykonos institution.

A minimalist, zen-styled Greek jeweller beloved for its range — from artfully handcrafted charm bracelets to contemporary diamond pieces. Modern, wearable and quietly covetable; an island favourite for a piece you'll actually wear home.

The island's high-fashion multi-brand boutique, carrying the great names — Dior, Pucci, Hervé Léger, Alexander Wang and more — in a chic Chora setting. The address for a head-turning resort wardrobe in the heart of town.

Designed by Orsalia Parthenis and made in Greece since the 1970s — a considered range of linen and cotton in a quiet, architectural palette of white, ecru and grey. Understated, timeless, and the antidote to logo-heavy resortwear. The thinking woman's Mykonos label.

For something different, the curated boutiques tucked through Chora's lanes — independent European and Greek designers, chosen with a sharp eye for what actually works on an island. Curated rather than crammed; worth the wander to find.

Nobu Matsuhisa's island outpost — the landmark fine-dining table on Mykonos for years. Signature Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, sushi and sashimi touched with local produce, an extraordinary cellar, all on a poolside terrace at the Belvedere. The reservation to make.

Widely agreed to be one of the very best on the island — white-linen service on an intimate terrace over a cobbled lane, soft lighting and genuine warmth. The chef transforms the finest local ingredients into contemporary Greek dishes of real beauty, with Greek wines to match. Reserve ahead.

Glamour on an ice-white patio shaded by olive trees and strung with fairy lights — perfectly pink lamb, glossy burrata, citrus-bright salads. As romantic as it is showy, and after dinner the room turns into one of the most stylish parties in town.

The classic sunset table — perched in Little Venice with the water lapping below and an unrivalled view to the windmills. Mediterranean cooking, superb cocktails on a colourful balcony over the Aegean, and the island's most romantic light. A Mykonos rite of passage.

An institution since 1971, hidden in the lanes — Greek cuisine met with French gourmet technique and exceptional ingredients. Elegant yet warm, with a remarkable wine list. The kind of timeless table the island's regulars return to year after year.

More than a decade of exquisite Japanese flavours and top-tier sushi at Cavo Tagoo — an elegant room transformed each evening into the island's finest Japanese table, with quality cocktails and a sunset view over the Aegean. A reason to visit Mykonos in itself.

Authentic, seaside and beloved — a traditional taverna on a tiny cove serving Mykonian recipes, local sausages, zucchini balls, fresh fish and seafood. The antidote to the glamour: real Greek cooking with your feet near the sand.

One of a kind — a restaurant set inside a real sea cave, where lobster and sea urchin are pulled from a saltwater pool and the Aegean laps at the rocks beneath your table. Unforgettable, theatrical, and quintessentially Mykonian.

The island's most charming secret — a tiny, no-electricity grill above wild Agios Sostis beach, with no telephone and no reservations. Grilled meats and garden salads under a shaded terrace, and a queue worth every minute. The most authentic lunch on Mykonos.

The island's open-air luxury mall, beside the famous beach club on Psarou — a Cycladic-style village of designer flagships: Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Valentino, Celine, Dolce & Gabbana and more, with fine jewellery and champagne between the boutiques. Mykonos shopping at its most glamorous, where the sea, the scene and the designers meet.

If glamour had a postcode, it would be Nammos. The world-famous beach club on Psarou — celebrity-filled, champagne-soaked, with fine Mediterranean seafood and sushi by day and a sophisticated party as the sun drops. The place to see and be seen, with the designer boutiques of Nammos Village steps away.

Bohemian-chic and almost spiritual — Scorpios blends soulful design, curated music and fine dining on the shores of Paraga. Its legendary Sunset Ritual, with wood smoke, incense and a drumbeat as the sun sinks, is one of the island's defining experiences. Once the sun is down, the party begins.

Upscale, elegant and a touch more private — vast hand-made umbrellas, supremely comfortable sunbeds, sushi and cocktails on quieter Panormos. The discreet choice, popular with those who want VIP cabanas and serenity over the scene. Bigger and calmer than the southern clubs.

Serenity with style — a beautifully bohemian beach bar and restaurant on windswept Ftelia, the perfect escape from the party scene. Effortless, design-led and relaxed, with excellent food and a crowd that comes to unwind rather than be seen.

Charter a yacht or catamaran for the day and sail to sacred Delos — the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece — then drop anchor off uninhabited Rhenia to swim in water of impossible clarity and lunch on board. The definitive Mykonos day.

As the day softens, a private sail along the coast — past the southern beaches, into hidden coves the road cannot reach, with a glass of something cold in hand as the island turns gold. Most hotels arrange a traditional boat or a sleek motor yacht with crew. The most romantic hours on Mykonos.

The essential ritual — a cocktail at Galleraki or Caprice, where the waves lap at the balconies and the sun sinks behind Delos. Stylish, bohemian, with jazz on the breeze and sailboats on the water. Arrive at least half an hour before sunset to claim a waterfront table.

A steep, worthwhile walk up from town to a bohemian terrace with the widest sunset view on the island — sweeping, panoramic and far calmer than the waterfront crush below. Opens about ninety minutes before sundown; come early, stay for the colour.

The legendary clifftop nightclub — nearly three decades at the heart of the island's dance-music scene, with a spectacular open-air floor above the sea and the world's biggest DJs. The action runs from after midnight until well past dawn. Mykonos at its most hedonistic.

An island institution and the heart of its celebrated LGBTQ scene — unpretentious, welcoming and great fun, with a beach club at Super Paradise and a bar in town. The drag shows, around early evening, are a Mykonos highlight in their own right.

Perched on a rugged cliff above the sea, the 19th-century lighthouse is the island's most quietly breathtaking sunset spot — sweeping views over the strait to Tinos, far from the crowds of Little Venice. Bring a blanket and a bottle, and watch the light go.

For a day entirely your own — the wild, undeveloped coves of the north, with no sunbeds, no music and barely another soul. Kapari for the sunset, Fokos for the silence (and its rustic taverna), Agios Sostis for the untouched sand. Pack your own supplies and have the Aegean to yourselves.

Away from the glamour, the traditional village square of Ano Mera — anchored by the 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery — serves authentic Greek food at a slower pace under the plane trees. A glimpse of the real island, and a tender evening for two.

An intimate spa with a thalassotherapy pool, harnessing the restorative power of warm seawater, alongside a full menu of treatments. The serene, design-led sanctuary you'd expect of the hotel that set the island's standard.

A sanctuary of relaxation built around the Swiss Valmont method — treatments to ease you into the holiday or restore you before the journey home. Refined, calm and beautifully Cycladic.

A serene retreat in the heart of town, where expert local and international therapists curate bespoke rituals and treatments — the ideal restorative pause between the boutiques of Matoyianni and dinner at Matsuhisa.

The island's signature — five whitewashed 16th-century windmills on a low hill above Chora, built by the Venetians to grind grain. Free to visit at any hour; come at sunrise for the empty golden light, or at dusk when they are lit and the crowds gather for the view.

The island's most romantic quarter — elegant 18th-century captains' houses built right at the water's edge, their wooden balconies hanging over the sea, now home to atmospheric bars and restaurants. Magical at golden hour; quietly beautiful at dawn.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Greece's most significant archaeological treasures — an entire uninhabited island of ruins, temples and the famous Terrace of the Lions, more than 3,000 years old. A short boat from the Old Port; a profound counterpoint to the glamour.

One of the most photographed churches in Greece — a sculptural, whitewashed complex of five chapels merged into one, dating to the 15th century. A masterwork of Cycladic architecture, most beautiful in the soft light of late afternoon.