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By Santorini Dave
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Mykonos Beach Clubs – My Tips
- If you only do one organized activity when you’re here, make it a Mykonos boat tour. For first-time visitors, it is the most effective way to see the “real” island beyond the overpriced sunbeds.
- Best Hubs for Beach Lovers. My favorite beaches to stay at are Ornos and Platis Gialos. While neither hosts the high-wattage, celebrity-heavy beach clubs, they are the most strategic hubs on the island. Both are connected by the Mykonos Water Taxi to the famous party spots like Paraga, Paradise, and Super Paradise.
- Sunbed Pricing and Rows. Expect to pay significantly for sunbeds. Prices are almost always determined by the row’s proximity to the water. The front row is the most expensive and can range from €50 to €500 or more at high-end spots like Nammos or SantAnna. In July and August, prices are at their peak. Always confirm if the price is just for the rental or if it includes a credit toward food and drinks.
- The Minimum Spend. Many of the top-tier clubs require a minimum spend in addition to the sunbed rental fee. This means you must commit to spending a certain amount on lunch and cocktails to keep your spot. Be very clear about what is included when you book.
- The 4:00 PM Shift. Most beach clubs start the day as mellow lunch spots with chill lounge music. Around 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. The volume increases, DJs take the stage, and the “beach day” turns into a “beach party.” If you want a quiet day of swimming, arrive early and plan to leave by late afternoon.
- The Water Taxi Logistics. This is the best way to navigate the south coast. An All-Day Pass costs €20 (cash only), allowing you to hop on and off at seven different beaches. Service usually starts around 10:00 am. Note that the last boats return from Elia and Super Paradise around 6:00 pm; if you miss them, it’s either a bus or an expensive taxi back to town.
- Reservations are Mandatory. For Scorpios, Nammos, or SantAnna, you must book weeks in advance for peak season. Many clubs use WhatsApp for bookings, which is often more effective than their official websites. If you want a specific sunset spot at Scorpios for their Sunset Ritual, treat it like booking a headline concert.
- Dress Code Expectations. During the day, high-end swimwear and linen cover-ups (the “Mykonos chic” look) are standard. However, if you are heading to a club like Cavo Paradiso late at night, the vibe is more hardcore clubber. Jackie O’ is unpretentious and welcoming, but still polished.
- Hidden Costs. Look out for towel rental fees and the high price of bottled water. A large bottle of water at a beach club can cost €10 or more. Some clubs also charge a cover fee for late-night DJ sets even if you have been there all day.
- Transport Logistics. Taxis are notoriously difficult to find on Mykonos, especially when the clubs close. Use the club shuttles if they are offered, or stick to beaches like Ornos and Platis Gialos where the public bus service to Mykonos Town is frequent and reliable.
- Swimming Realities. Not all party beaches have great swimming. Ornos Beach is the best for actual swimming because it is sheltered from the north winds. Beaches like Super Paradise can get choppy when the Meltemi winds kick up in mid-summer.
- Drag Shows and Sunset Rituals. Some clubs offer specific entertainment that shouldn’t be missed. The drag shows at Jackie O’ usually start around 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM and are a highlight of the island. The Sunset Rituals at Scorpios are legendary but extremely crowded; you will need a reservation just to get into the lounge area.
- The August Crowd. If you visit in August, be prepared for shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. The experience is much more relaxed in late May, June, or September. During peak season, the island’s infrastructure is pushed to its limit, so pack your patience for service and transport.
1. Cavo Paradiso – Paradise Beach • $$$
Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, this is the most legendary of Mykonos’ out-of-town clubs. Its huge open-air dancefloor heaves with revelers from the wee hours of the morning, when action in Mykonos Town winds down, until dawn. Nightly DJ sets attract international talent such as Alok, Benny Benassi, and Marshmello. Check their summer schedule in May for specific 2026 dates. Advanced bookings highly recommended. Shuttles to/from Mykonos Town.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 22890 272052. Super Paradise Beach Club – Super Paradise Beach • $$$
A straight-up party institution, Super Paradise attracts a contingent of celebrities, models and hardcore clubbers with its nightly DJ sets. During the day, things are more mellow – ideal for a bit of lazing on the sand with a drink in your hand. Music typically cranks up in the afternoons, though spontaneous parties have been known to erupt at any time. Regular shuttles to/from Mykonos Town.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 69859 190023. Jackie O’ Beach Club – Super Paradise Beach • $$$$
Upscale yet unpretentious gay beach club, offering a pool, jacuzzi, serviced beach, and a private kaiki (traditional Greek fishing boat) for day cruises. Their Mediterranean restaurant and all-day bar serve outstanding dishes (especially seafood) and signature cocktails with service at the beach or poolside. Open all day until about 1:00 a.m. with nightly drag shows starting around 7:00 or 8:00 p.m.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 69730 109814. Scorpios – Paraga Beach • $$$$
An excellent seafood restaurant by day and a good place to lounge on the beach with one of the bar’s signature cocktails, come sundown, Scorpios morphs into a hedonistic club. As part of the club’s ‘sonic journeys’ program, there’s something on every night, from DJ sets by international talent such as Bedouin and Sneaky Sound System to Saturday night residencies by Mykonos’ top DJ, Valeron. The famous Sunset Rituals are the highlight here. While beach activities wind down around midnight, the lounge vibe is best enjoyed from 5:00 p.m. onwards. Reservations for the sunset are mandatory weeks in advance.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 22890 292505. SantAnna – Paraga Beach • $$$$
The most luxurious beach club in Mykonos, SantAnna offers a full entertainment complex with a wide stretch of private beach, a Greek taverna, a sushi bar, four cocktail bars, a free-form pool, and a full-service spa and salon. The pool features seven private islands with their own bars and butler service; one island comes with an underground, underwater suite with a king-sized bed and full bathroom. Parties are held throughout the week, usually on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning at 5:00 p.m. Past headliners include Jason Derulo, Tyga, and Tiesto. It remains the most high-end multi-use space on the island, with the underwater suite as its most exclusive feature.
Map • Website • Phone: +30-2289 0258066. Pasaji – Ornos Beach • $$$
The most family-friendly beach club with a fun, welcoming vibe at the best swimming beach in Mykonos. Highlights include wonderful Mediterranean-Asian fusion bites, signature cocktails, and attentive service. Open all day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks until 12:30 a.m. Part of the fabulous Mykonos Blanc Hotel.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 22890 232167. Hippie Fish – Agios Ioannis • $$$
Hippie Fish is a bit more refined and lowkey than the other beach clubs. Music plays but doesn’t thump. Great food, friendly staff, and good swimming on a sandy (but small) beach. The bus to Ornos and Mykonos Town stops just up the hill from the restaurant.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 22890 235478. Kalua Beach Bar – Paraga Beach • $$$
Operating on the very spot made famous by the blissed-out 1970s hippie generation, Kalua has been holding heaving beach parties on Paraga Beach for 14 years. The crowd is energetic and a mix of ages, with beats pounding until sunrise. During the day, beachgoers are served Kalua’s signature Kalua Watermelon cocktails by the high-caliber bartenders.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 22890 233979. Paradise Beach Club – Paradise Beach • $$$
An iconic megaclub on the nightlife circuit. It’s a mellow place by day; most of the action takes place after midnight. Expect white-on-white décor, all-night DJ sets and some serious international talent, from Marlo and Helena Legend to Ministry of Sound, Tiesto and Nervo. Serious clubbers come to Mykonos just for this. Regular shuttles to/from Mykonos Town.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 69730 1631110. Tropicana Beach Bar & Restaurant – Paradise Beach • $$
Known as one of the most uninhibited party spots on the island, Tropicana attracts a young, high-energy crowd. The party starts daily at 4:30 p.m. and quickly escalates into table-dancing and loud DJ sets. The outdoor dance space heaves until 5:00 a.m., giving hardcore partygoers time to hit a couple of the other clubs for an hour or two before calling it a night.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 22890 2358211. Buddha Bar Beach – Ornos Bay • $$$$
A polished beach club at the exclusive Santa Marina Resort, Buddha Bar Beach serves Mediterranean-Asian fusion dishes (with especially great seafood and sushi) and signature craft cocktails on the beach or in their open-air restaurant. Music is a blend of deep house, downtempo, and world music with nightly DJs until 1:00 a.m. A popular sunset perch, reservations are strongly recommended.
Map • Website • Phone: +30 22890 26570
Mykonos Beaches & Beach Clubs
Hotels on Map: Mykonos Grand • Saint John Hotel & Spa • Mykonos Ammos • Mykonos Blanc • Mykonos Blu • Nissaki Boutique • Acrogiali • Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort • Mykonos Palace • Branco Mykonos • Sunrise Hotel and Suites • Myconian Imperial Resort & Villas
Mykonos Nightlife
Mykonos Town Hotels on Map: Bluetopia Suites • Theoxenia • Semeli • Belvedere
Hotels on Map: 1. Mykonos Blu • 2. Santa Marina • 3. Branco • 4. Mykonos Blanc • 5. Kivotos • 6. Nissaki • 7. Petasos • 8. Mykonos Grand • 9. Bill & Coo • 10. N Hotel
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