Aghios Ioannis Holidays, Mikonos, Greece Best known as the location of the film “Shirley Valentine”, this peaceful resort lies on the southwest coast, five kilometres from Mikonos Town (connected by regular buses). It focuses on a bay with a fine sand beach, overlooked by four large luxury hotels plus several tavernas and cafes, with views across the sea to the small island of Delos, home to an impressive archaeological site filled with crumbling ancient sanctuaries and temples.
Mikonos Town Holidays, Greece Overlooking a pretty harbour and backed by a hill lined with four windmills, Mikonos Town is Greece’s most exclusive and hedonistic party destination. The small town has quaint cobbled streets and whitewashed houses; its glamorous nightlife, five-star design hotels and chic eateries attract celebrities and an international gay party crowd. The best beaches are out of town, on the south coast, served by taxi boat from the harbour.
Ornos Holidays, Greece Overlooking a sheltered bay where sailing boats put down anchor at night, Ornos lies three kilometres from Mikonos Town (connected by regular buses). The well-equipped sandy beach has a Blue Flag for cleanliness, and is backed by hotels, apartments and shops. Taxi boats shuttle bathers to other south coast beaches such as Paradise and Super Paradise. Daily excursion boats run to the island of Delos, home to an archaeological site.
Plati Yialos Holidays, Mikonos, Greece Mikonos’ busiest and oldest family resort lies on the south coast, four kilometres from Mikonos Town. It occupies a sheltered bay with shallow water and a long sand beach with sun beds and umbrellas, water sports and a Blue Flag for cleanliness. Behind the beach stand high-class hotels, apartments, and tavernas and cocktail bars with waterfront terraces. Taxi boats serve other beaches on the south coast, and excursion boats run to Delos.
