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Mykonos Villas: 14 Real Villas by Area

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Mykonos Villas: 14 Real Villas by Area

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Quick picks not a ranking · only villas in this guide

Choose the area first. Agios Ioannis for sunsets, Ornos for families, Elia for beaches, town for nights out.

  1. Illustration of a villa in Ornos & Psarou
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    Best for families

    Grace Villa Mykonos – a Roomers Collection

    Ornos · year-round pool

    Five bedrooms and a garden pool, a short walk from a calm, shallow bay.

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  2. Illustration of a villa in Elia & south-east beaches
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    Best for couples

    Villa Viktoria in Elia beach, Mykonos

    Elia · adults only

    An adults-only villa with a pool, a few minutes on foot from Elia beach.

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  3. Illustration of a villa in Agios Ioannis & west coast
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    Best sea view

    Topos exclusive Mykonos

    Agios Ioannis · infinity pool

    An infinity pool facing west over the sea, for sunsets towards Delos.

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On this page
  1. Five villa areas
  2. Agios Ioannis: the west coast, made for sunsets
  3. See live prices for your dates
  4. Ornos & Psarou: sheltered bays close to town
  5. Elia, Kalo Livadi & Kalafatis: long beaches in the south-east
  6. Ano Mera: the quiet village in the middle
  7. Mykonos Town outskirts & Tourlos: walk-in-for-dinner villas
  8. Villa or hotel in Mykonos?
  9. Before you book a villa in Mykonos
  10. When to book a Mykonos villa
  11. More on Mykonos and the Greek islands
  12. Villas in Mykonos: FAQ

On Mykonos, where the villa is matters as much as the villa itself. The island is small, but the roads are narrow, taxis are scarce in summer, and the wind, the beaches and the noise change completely from one bay to the next. A villa on the wrong side can mean a windy terrace, a long drive for every dinner, or a beach club’s music late into the night. This guide sorts villas into five areas first, so you can choose where you want to wake up before you choose a pool. For each area you will find what it suits, how far it is from Mykonos Town, and two or three real villas listed on Booking.com, with bedrooms, guest numbers and pool details as the listing gives them. Where a listing does not state something, we leave it blank rather than guess. We do not rank the villas and we do not quote prices, which change by the day; the map lets you see live prices for your dates. If you are still choosing between a villa and a hotel, our Mykonos area guide covers the hotels.

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Step 1 · Pick the area

Five villa areas

Schematic map of Mykonos with five villa areas51234TownAno MeraElia
Schematic · not to scale
  1. 1Agios Ioannis & west coast

    Sunsets and sea views · car or taxi needed · about 10–15 min to town

    See 3 villas ↓Villas in Agios Ioannis →
  2. 2Ornos & Psarou

    Families and easy beaches · bus or short taxi · about 10 min to town

    See 3 villas ↓Villas in Ornos →
  3. 3Elia & south-east beaches

    Long beaches, quieter nights · car needed · about 20–25 min to town

    See 3 villas ↓Villas near Elia Beach →
  4. 4Ano Mera & interior

    Village life and calm · car needed · about 15–20 min to town

    See 2 villas ↓Villas in Ano Mera →
  5. 5Town outskirts & Tourlos

    Nightlife and restaurants · walk or short taxi · 0–10 min to town

    See 3 villas ↓Villas near Mykonos Town →
Illustration of Agios Ioannis & west coast
Illustration · Agios Ioannis & west coast

Area 1 of 5

Agios Ioannis: the west coast, made for sunsets

Good for sunsets and viewsCar or taxi neededAbout 10–15 min to town

Agios Ioannis is a small bay on the south-west corner of Mykonos, a few kilometres from Mykonos Town, and it is the area to choose if you want the evening light. The slope behind the beach faces west, towards the sacred island of Delos and its larger neighbour Rhenia, so villas here are built to look straight into the sunset. The beach itself is a short crescent of sand with a chapel at one end and a couple of tavernas; it featured in the 1989 film Shirley Valentine. Kapari, a smaller cove to the north, is a short drive away. Most villas sit on the hillside rather than on the sand, which is why the views are wide and the walk back up is steep. It is quieter than Ornos or the south coast at night, but Mykonos Town is close enough for dinner, and the airport is only about 5 km away. Plan on a hire car or pre-booked taxis, because buses are less frequent here than on the Ornos road.

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Illustration of Ornos & Psarou
Illustration · Ornos & Psarou

Area 2 of 5

Ornos & Psarou: sheltered bays close to town

Good for familiesBus or short taxiAbout 10 min to town

Ornos is the most practical villa base on Mykonos. The bay faces south, so it is sheltered from the meltemi, the strong north wind that blows in July and August, and the water is shallow and calm enough for small children. Behind the beach there are supermarkets, bakeries, tavernas and a bus stop for Mykonos Town, which is about 3 km away. Korfos, the next bay to the north, is popular with kitesurfers on windy days. To the east, over the headland of Agios Lazaros, Psarou is a small, polished beach with smart beach clubs, and Platis Gialos next to it is longer and more relaxed. Boats from Platis Gialos run along the coast to the southern beaches in summer, which saves a lot of driving. Villas here are usually on the hills between the bays, close to everything but with a view over the water. The trade-off is that this is the busiest part of the coast, with more traffic and noise in high summer than anywhere outside town.

Illustration of Elia & south-east beaches
Illustration · Elia & south-east beaches

Area 3 of 5

Elia, Kalo Livadi & Kalafatis: long beaches in the south-east

Good for beach daysCar neededAbout 20–25 min to town

Further east along the south coast, the beaches get longer and the evenings get quieter. Elia is one of the longest sandy beaches on the island, with sunbeds at one end and more space at the other. Kalo Livadi, the next big bay, is a wide stretch of sand with a few beach restaurants, and Kalafatis, further east again, is the island’s windsurfing and kitesurfing beach. Small coves such as Agia Anna and Lia fill the gaps between them. This side of Mykonos suits people who want to spend most of the day on the sand and cook or eat locally in the evening, rather than going into town every night. Villas here range from beachfront houses to large properties high on the hills with wide views over the Aegean. You will want a car: buses run to Elia and Kalafatis in summer, but less often than to Ornos, and taxis are scarce in August.

Illustration of Ano Mera & interior
Illustration · Ano Mera & interior

Area 4 of 5

Ano Mera: the quiet village in the middle

Good for a calm stayCar neededAbout 15–20 min to town

Ano Mera is the only other real village on Mykonos, set in the farmland in the middle of the island. It is built around a square with tavernas and the Panagia Tourliani monastery, founded in the sixteenth century, and it feels a long way from the beach clubs even though it is not. From here the south-east beaches at Elia, Kalo Livadi and Kalafatis are roughly ten minutes away by car, and Ftelia, a wind-blown beach on the north coast, is closer still. Villas in the interior are often older stone houses or small groups of houses with a shared pool, surrounded by dry-stone walls and fields rather than other villas. Choose it for slow mornings, simple village tavernas and a sense of the island away from the beach clubs. Do not choose it if you want to walk to the sea, or if you plan to be out in town until late every night, because the drive back is on dark country roads.

Illustration of Town outskirts & Tourlos
Illustration · Town outskirts & Tourlos

Area 5 of 5

Mykonos Town outskirts & Tourlos: walk-in-for-dinner villas

Good for restaurants and nightlifeWalk or short taxi0–10 min to town

Mykonos Town, or Chora, is a maze of white lanes, chapels and shops, with Little Venice and the row of windmills on its western edge. The lanes are pedestrian, so the villas are on the hills around it: above the old port, on the road out towards the airport, and north towards Tourlos. Tourlos is where the New Port is, used by the ferries and cruise ships, and Agios Stefanos, a family-friendly beach, is just beyond it. Staying here means you can walk or take a short taxi to dinner and back, which matters on an island where taxis are hard to find late at night in summer. You also have the airport and the ferries close by, which makes arrival and departure days easier. The trade-off is that the north side is exposed to the meltemi, the beaches near town are smaller, and you will hear more traffic, music and ferry horns than in the countryside. Do not plan to drive into the centre; parking at the edge is limited.

Villa or hotel in Mykonos?

Mykonos has some of the best-known hotels in Greece, so a villa is a choice rather than the default. A villa gives you space, a private pool and a kitchen; a hotel gives you a reception desk, breakfast and, in town, the ability to walk everywhere. Here is the honest split.

A villa makes sense if

  • You are a group or two families sharing the cost, the pool and the kitchen
  • You want a private pool and a terrace instead of a crowded beach club
  • You stay five nights or more, which is often the minimum in July and August
  • You are happy to hire a car or book transfers for every trip out

A hotel makes more sense if

  • You are a couple on a two- or three-night stop during island hopping
  • You want to walk to dinner in Mykonos Town every evening
  • You do not want to drive or rely on scarce taxis at night
  • You want breakfast, daily cleaning and someone to ask about boats and beaches
Where to stay in Mykonos: hotels by area →

Many places on Mykonos sit between the two. A lot of “villas” on booking sites are units in a small complex, with their own entrance and sometimes their own pool, but a shared reception, housekeeping and a shuttle. That is why some cards above leave the number of guests blank: the listing covers several houses of different sizes. If you want the whole property to yourselves, look for wording such as “entire villa” and “private pool” in the room you are actually booking.

Before you book a villa in Mykonos

Villa terms are set by each owner, and the details that cause problems on Mykonos are mostly about transport, wind and extra charges. Read these eight things on the listing itself.

  1. Minimum stayMany villas only accept stays of five or seven nights in July and August, with shorter stays possible in May, June and late September.
  2. Private or shared poolCheck whether the pool belongs to your villa alone or is shared with other houses in the same complex.
  3. Pool heatingEarly and late in the season the sea is cool; check whether the pool is heated and whether heating costs extra.
  4. Wind exposureThe meltemi blows from the north in high summer. A terrace facing south or west is far more comfortable than one on an exposed north slope.
  5. Transfers and parkingCheck whether airport or port transfers are offered, whether there is parking, and how far the nearest bus stop is.
  6. Access roadMany villas are reached by narrow, steep concrete or dirt roads. A small car or an SUV may be easier than a large saloon.
  7. Security deposit and extrasCheck the deposit, how it is taken, and any charges for cleaning, linen changes, a chef or events.
  8. Noise rulesSome villas ban parties and loud music, and some are close to beach clubs. If you want calm, or the opposite, check the house rules.

When to book a Mykonos villa

June and September are the best months for a villa stay: the sea is warm, the pools are open, and the island is busy but not packed. July and August are the hottest, windiest and most expensive weeks, and large villas that sleep ten or more are often taken many months ahead, sometimes the winter before. May and early October are calmer and the countryside is greener, but the sea is cool, some beach restaurants are not yet open or have already closed, and a heated pool makes a real difference. From November to March most villas, hotels and restaurants close, and ferry links are reduced. If you are combining Mykonos with other islands, the Greece itinerary shows how to split the days. For villas on the other islands, see villas in Greece and Santorini villas. To check prices for your own dates, use the map above or open any villa on Booking.com; we do not show prices here because they change daily.

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Villas in Mykonos: FAQ

Which area of Mykonos is best for a villa?

It depends on the trip. Ornos and Psarou are best for families and easy beaches, Agios Ioannis for sunsets and sea views, Elia and the south-east for long beaches and quieter nights, Ano Mera for village calm, and the edge of Mykonos Town for walking to restaurants.

Do you need a car if you stay in a Mykonos villa?

Usually, yes. Buses run from town to Ornos, Platis Gialos, Elia, Kalafatis and Ano Mera, but villas are often up steep side roads, and taxis are hard to find in July and August. Near town and in Ornos you can manage with buses, walking and booked transfers.

Are Mykonos villas with a private pool common?

Yes, many villas have their own pool, often an infinity pool facing the sea. Some listings called villas are houses in a small complex that share one pool, so check the wording for the room you book.

When is the best time to rent a villa in Mykonos?

June and September give warm sea, open pools and fewer crowds. July and August are the busiest, windiest and most expensive months. Most villas close between November and March.

Which side of Mykonos is less windy?

The south coast. The meltemi blows from the north in summer, so bays such as Ornos, Psarou, Platis Gialos and Elia are more sheltered than the north coast and the hills above the New Port.

How far ahead should I book a villa in Mykonos?

For July and August, and for villas that sleep ten or more, book as early as you can, often the autumn or winter before. For June and September a few months ahead usually leaves a good choice.

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