Agrari beach is right next to Elia, in a 10km distance from the Chora of Mykonos. Agrari is an immense golden beach, where you can enjoy a great swim, windsurf or choose from a range of water sports.

The popular beach of Agios Stefanos is located in the western part of Mykonos, right between Houlakia and the new port of Tourlos, only 3km from Chora.

Protected from the usual mykonian winds, it has a unique sandy beach suitable for all ages. Access is easy due to the ample parking and the regular buses.

At the one end of the beach you can find the old church of Agios Stefanos (St. Stephen), while following a lovely path you will find yourself in the namesake village on the hill crowning the beach, and have a chance to visit the charming shops.

However, brace yourselves for what is going to amaze you is the breathtaking view of Delos and Rinia that Agios Stefanos beach has, offering one of the best sunsets of your life.

The famous Elia beach is just 10 km from Chora. Once you lie on its golden sand, you will instantly feel the stress leaving your body, while in the embrace of the azure waters you will enjoy a rejuvenating swim. The beach is vast and exceptionally organized, having water sports infrastructure. Be it big or small family-run hotels, all are within close distance from Elia beach and ready to satisfy your every need. You can reach Elia either by bus and car or with a traditional boat (kaiki) from Platis Gialos. Bonus tip: Insiders claim it is gay friendly.

Kalafatis is one of the most renowned beaches in Mykonos. Here swimmers and water sports enthusiasts co-exist in harmony. Chilling, fun, water sports of all kinds, great food, delicious cocktails... Kalafatis beach has everything you wish for.  What makes Kalafatis stand out is the --unusual for a cycladic bay-- plethora of trees that offer their natural coolness, together with the actual beach that, almost magically, is naturally split into two, creating a side for swimming and another for water sports.

Kalo Livadi beach is between Elia and Kalafatis. It is one of the biggest beaches of Mykonos, not only in length but also in width. Kalo Livadi beach is well-organized and the surrounding cafes, bars and restaurants cater for you with their impeccable service and the wonderful music, making sure that you will have an unforgettable experience by the sea.

In Mykonos you can either move with your own vehicle or rent one from the many rental offices that operate on the island.

Alternatively you can use the KTEL of Mykonos (information at 22890-23360, 22890-26797 and www.ktelmykonos.gr)
There are three KTEL starting points in three different focal points of the city.

• Starting point 1 is at Agiou Louka Square (St. Luke) - Fabrica in the south of the region, having as destinations Platis Yialos, Psarou, Ornos, Agios Ioannis, the "Paradise" (Kalamopodi) and Paraga.
• Starting point 2 is in the square behind the building of OTE, right at the city's entrance from the harbor, with Ano Mera, Kalafatis and Elia in the east as destinations.
•  Starting point 3 is in the area by the dock at the Old Port (Palio Limani), having as destinations the new Port of Tourlos and Agios Stefanos, just north of the city.

Mykonos also features taxi services without taximeter, but with fixed prices depending on the destination (tel. 22890 – 23700 and 22890 – 22400)

To visit the southern beaches you can take a traditional boat (kaiki) from Platy Gialo or Orno, while small boats depart to Delos from Chora.

There are daily direct flights from "Eleftherios Venizelos" airport to Mykonos. Also there are often organized many trips with charter flights. More information you can find here.

The airport of Mykonos is 3km from the city center (Chora) and has everything a traveler needs; taxi stand, bus station and car rentals.

Airport tel: 22890-79000

From the ports of Piraeus and Rafina there are daily departures of conventional boats or speedboats that will bring you to the island of Mykonos, in a period ranging from 3 (high speed) to 5 (ferries) hours.

Ano Mera is a scenic village in the mainland, approximately 7.5km from Chora. The initial settlement of Ano Mera was created around the monastery of Panagia Tourliani and developed thanks to this neighboring. As an ex rural village it still has its own traditional products, being a woth visiting destination to wander around and dine at the several quality restaurants of Ano Mera. Of course do not forget to visit the monastery Panagias Tourlianis.

The Chora, as the town of Mykonos is known, impresses the visitor from the first look. Despite the island's huge touristic development, it manages to maintain its cycladic color and lots of its traditional elements.

The Cycladic architecture is everywhere as you get lost in the typical island alleys of Mykonos, while a pleasant visual surprise awaits for you at every turn. The picturesque windmills, the impressive Mikri Venetia (Little Venice), the very special Paraportiani church , the Archaeological and the Maritime Museum are just some of the points that will delight you.

And if you feel like shopping, Chora is the ideal place with its top and best-quality shops that are spread through the streets and especially the renowned Matogianni. Designer clothes, jewelry and art crafts, can all be found here. It would be no exaggeration to say that some of the fashion trends are first tested here and then dominate the world. And while shopping, you'd better keep your eyes open, for you never know which VIP might choose to shop in the same store as you.

Once you get hungry, Chora has excellent restaurants that will satisfy even the most demanding visitor. And once night falls in Chora, a non-stop party begins... Whatever you thought you knew about nightlife undergoes a thorough revision, once you experience the Mykonos Town by night. Take one thing for granted, a series of unique experiences ensure that you will wish the night never to end!
The Chora can be the ideal base of each visitor, from which using buses or other means, he can discover each of the island's beauties, its picturesque inland and spotless beaches, returning in the evening to enjoy its unique nightlife.