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by Santorini Dave • Updated: June 9, 2021
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Platis Gialos is a popular beach, lined by great restaurants, with a variety of water sports rentals, and some of the island’s best hotels in the immediate vicinity.
Platis Gialos is the best beach on Mykonos, located roughly 5 km southeast of Mykonos Town. Lively and beautiful with many restaurants and cafes, 2 mini-markets, jet skis and other water sports rentals, and several excellent hotels in the surrounding area. It’s an easy bus ride to and from Mykonos Town, plus it’s on the Mykonos water taxi route that shuttles visitors to other popular beaches including Ornos, Paraga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Argari and Elia Beaches.
Platis Gialos Beach in Mykonos – Video
Platis Gialos Beach Information
- Location: Platis Gialos Beach
- Parking: Free and paid available in surrounding neighborhood
- Bus: 1 minute walk, from bus stop
Platis Gialos Beach Map
Platis Gialos Beach
There are public spaces for towels and blankets at both ends of the beach.
Sunbed rentals closest to the water are the most expensive, and get cheaper with each row going back.
A boardwalk runs the length of the beach between the sand and the businesses.
Platis Gialos is a busy, popular beach.
Fortunately, there are life guards at the most popular beaches.
Beautiful, tranquil waters.
ATM located on the beach.
Ice cream and cold drinks for sale.
Beach toys for sale in the convenience store.
One of many cafes and restaurants along the beach boardwalk.
The sunbeds and lounge chairs of Branco Hotel.
The water sports dock.
Jet skis and other rafts and rides for rent.
Mykonos water taxis at Ornos Beach before the day starts.
Glassbottom boat and other tours are available for charter.
Private boats tied up.
A sample schedule of the water taxi.
The private boats and charters zone.
The bus makes a 3 point turn where the road meets the beach.
People waiting for the public bus to Mykonos Town.
Solar panels for mobile phone and accessory charging down below.
Neighborhood streets leading into the beach.
The lovely walk toward Agia Anna Beach.
A great walking path connects Platis Gialos to other beaches around the bend.
At the end of the day.
Recommended Platis Gialos Beach Hotels:
- Branco Mykonos (luxury)
- Myconian Ambassador Hotel & Spa (luxury)
- Petasos Beach Resort & Spa (luxury)
- Nissaki Boutique Hotel (luxury)
- Palladium Hotel (luxury)
- Petinos Beach Hotel (moderate)
- Bay Bees Seaview Suites and Homes (moderate)
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