Mykonos Gay Beaches

One of the largest beaches on Mykonos and the most gay-popular, Elia Beach is well-managed with many good quality sunbeds and shades for rent.

At the righthand end (assuming you're facing the sea), there's a rainbow flag. The area between the water sports rental section and the flag gets increasingly gay-popular. The sand quality above and below the waterline is at its best in this area.

Beyond the rocky outcrop towards the very end (beyond the rainbow flag) is a second beach that is almost entirely gay with some nudism. Further behind is a much smaller sandy cove that is mostly occupied by gay nude sunbathers.

Sunbeds and parasols are available for rent. Customers can expect efficient drinks and food table service. A selection of sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, salads are cooked to order at the nearby Arte & Mare Resort restaurant and, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, delivered by runners to your bed.

Buying food and drinks from the beach staff is a great way of securing front-row sun lounger reservations for the following day. There is also an excellent beach restaurant in the middle of the main beach, serving various fish and meat dishes.

Neither the at-seat or dine-in option is cheap. So, bring your own water, cigarettes, etc. However, our beach attendant (Erick) was a bronzed, smooth-talking Greek hunk who had us ordering from his menu every hour or so.

Elia Beach is generally quiet in the morning with people arriving around lunchtime and leaving in the evening. After 5pm, the rocky area beyond the beaches becomes very cruisy. The only privacy is behind stone walls, and even then you are definitely taking chances with the exceptionally prickly bushes that cover the rocks.

How to get to Elia Beach

a) Hire a car and drive. There is a car park at the beach. You can drive through the tarmacked car park and turn right into an informal car park that runs along the back of the beach. We think driving is the best option if you are in a group and plan to visit Elia most days.
b) Take a bus from the Northern Bus Station (close to the Old Port ferry quay), buses depart at regular intervals from 11am - check at the station for the current schedule.
c) Take a bus from the main Southern Bus Station to Plato Yailos, then catch a water taxi to Elia.

Read more: Water taxis in Mykonos.

Years ago, Super Paradise was almost an exclusively gay beach. Today, the beach is hugely popular with both gay and straight sunbathers and beach clubbers. It certainly has a lively vibe and is busy every day in the summer.

The righthand side of the beach (if you're facing the sea) is the gayest section, close to Jackie O' Beach Club. The area to the lefthand is dominated by the Super Paradise Club. This becomes a party venue from around 4pm to late every evening. In the middle is Pink Beach, a classy champagne bar, restaurant and beach club.

Sun loungers and shades are available for rent, along with an 'at seat' service is available offering (expensive) drinks and light snacks. Like Elia, Super Paradise gets busy from lunchtime.

How to get to Super Paradise Beach

a) Drive. Head out from Mykonos Town past the airport. The beach is signposted. The last 2 km down to the beach is very steep. Free parking available.
b) Take a bus from the main bus station in Mykonos Town to Platis Gialos or Ornos.  Then take a water taxi to Super Paradise.
Read more: Water taxis in Mykonos.

Agrari Beach is located next to Elia Beach. It's about a 5-minute walk over a rocky outcrop. The beach is well-organised with sun beds & shades, a lifeguard and a popular beach restaurant. The sand here is far more coarse than on Elia Beach.

Every time we have visited Agrari Beach, it's been a lot less crowded than either Elia or Super Paradise, attracting some gay sunbathers who prefer peace and quiet.

How to get to Agrari Beach

a) Walk from Elia Beach, just 5 minutes along the cliff path.
b) Drive, but be aware of the steep hill leading down to the beach.

Small, lively beach in Mykonos, located within walking distance from Paradise Beach.

Paraga Beach attracts all kinds of crowds including younger sunbathers and nudists. The beach has golden sand with some rocks, and the water is calm and very clear.

Sun loungers are available for rent. There's also bar and a mini-market where you can grab snacks, bottled water and other beach items.

Gay cruising takes place around the rocks on the south side of the beach and if you're looking to have a particularly stylish day, then check out Scorpios Beach Club which is owned by the Soho House group.

Lia Beach is located along the south east coast of Mykonos. It's a relatively small, clean sandy beach that we really liked.

Facilities include a car park, beach restaurant, sun loungers and shades (with an 'at seat' service) but it's a lot more peaceful than Elia Beach. The bay is sheltered on both sides by hills, and there is an effective windbreak behind the sun loungers.

The Liasti Lia Beach Restaurant is on par with the Elia Beach Restaurant, both in terms of food quality (good) and price (not cheap).

You need a car or quad bike and a map as the roads are not well-signposted. When we visited Lia Beach a few years ago, there were some gay sunbathers.

Kalafatis Beach is one of the longest sandy beaches on Mykonos. The beach is protected from wind by a line of pine trees directly behind the sand, but the exposed bay is really popular with wind surfers. Windsurf rental is available if you fancy a go.

There are some good-value restaurants and sun loungers to rent at both ends of the beach. The large central strip is just perfect for those who prefer a quiet spot for their own towel and umbrella.

Kalafatis Beach is easy to reach by car or bike. Park on the road behind the beach or in one of the car parks.