Agios Ioannis Beach, Mykonos | Top 150 Bikini Destinations
MYKONOS, CYCLADES / GREECE
A bay facing Delos
Agios Ioannis Beach.
An easy island day from Chora, with a beach bus, a view across the strait, and a sunset you can watch from the shore.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 150 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / CYCLADES
Mykonos,
at the quieter edge.
Agios Ioannis is a slim sweep of sand and rock on the southwest side of Mykonos, looking across the strait toward Delos.
Start in Chora, take the bus through Ornos, and leave the afternoon open for lunch or a walk along the bay. June and September are good starting points for a trip with fewer peak-summer crowds.
ON THE WORLD MAP
In the central Aegean.
Agios Ioannis Beach, Mykonos, Cyclades, Greece
01 / GETTING THERE
Start in Mykonos Town.
The lanes of Chora
The old center is easiest to explore on foot. Allow time to find your way back to Fabrika.
Photo: Julian Lupyan · CC0Get around the west coast
Walk inside Chora and use the bus or a taxi for the beach. If you drive, look for signed parking above the waterfront and avoid blocking the narrow approach.
On the beach
Confirm beach conditions in person. Wind, boat movements and staffing can change between visits. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
Agios Ioannis has seasonal dining and beach chairs alongside a narrow public stretch of sand.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
From Fabrika to the shore
Take the Agios Ioannis bus from Fabrika via Ornos. The route is about 4.5 km each way. If driving, follow signs near the seafront and arrive early in summer. Parking fees are not published.
Check the Fabrika route ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
A slope down to the bay
The road slopes toward the water. The last stretch is uneven and the sand is soft. Confirm the route with a venue before bringing a wheelchair or stroller.
03 / THE SAND
Sand with pebbly patches
Expect light sand and scattered pebbles, with rocks at parts of the waterline. Pack water shoes if you want to explore the ends of the beach.
04 / FOOD & WATER
A seasonal lunch stop
Beachfront restaurants serve meals and drinks in season. Confirm opening hours with the venue and carry drinking water, a snack, and a little cash.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Rentals by the restaurants
Pili and other beachfront operators offer seasonal sunbeds. Ask for the current rate and reservation terms. Public shade is limited, so bring your own.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Plan for no public facilities
None for public toilets or showers could be verified. Ask your restaurant about customer facilities. Check the posted flags and confirm whether lifeguards are on duty.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at Agios Ioannis Beach.
The beach from the water’s edge
The villas climb the slope behind a narrow shore. The width of the sand changes along the bay.
Photo: Warren LeMay · CC BY-SA 2.001 / EARLY
Start on the open sand
Arrive before lunch to find room on the public section.
02 / IN THE WATER
Pick a clear entry
Look for a sandy gap between the rocks. Stay away from docks and boat movements.
03 / ON FOOT
Follow the bay
Look for the chapel above the water and use the road on the return.
04 / LATE DAY
Look toward Delos
On a clear afternoon the island sits across the channel. Bring a layer if the wind rises.
Make the swim your first stop if the water is calm, then dry off before lunch. If the wind or rain changes your plans, visit the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos near the Old Port instead.
04 / NEARBY BEACHES
Four more beaches nearby.
Start with Kapari to the northwest, or go east to Ornos, Psarou and Platis Gialos.
Kapari Beach
A small cove below a rocky slope. You reach the sand on foot for the final stretch.
- Best for
- A quiet swim in calm water
- Facilities
- No verified toilets or rentals
- Good to know
- Carry water and shoes with grip. Turn back if the rocky descent is unsafe.
Ornos Beach
A sandy bay with cafes and managed loungers. The Fabrika bus stops in Ornos.
- Best for
- A swim with lunch nearby
- Facilities
- Seasonal dining and chair rentals
- Good to know
- Keep clear of the boat landing and check the last return bus.
Psarou Beach
A sheltered sandy cove backed by beach clubs. Public space can be tight when loungers fill the bay.
- Best for
- A sheltered-water stop
- Facilities
- Restaurants and seasonal rentals
- Good to know
- Confirm access and reservation policies before you set out.
Platis Gialos Beach
A long strip of sand with waterfront tavernas and a bus link to town.
- Best for
- A beach day with services
- Facilities
- Seasonal tavernas, loungers and boat departures
- Good to know
- Leave time for the bus connection if you are returning via Chora.
Distances are straight-line from Agios Ioannis Beach. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
05 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Three ways to see Mykonos.
01 / CHORA
Windmills and Little Venice
Walk from the Kato Mili windmills down to the waterfront. The lanes give you shelter on a windy day.
Visit Greece’s Mykonos guide ↗02 / DELOS
The ancient sanctuary on Delos
Take the boat from the Old Port for the Terrace of the Lions and the ruins. Bring water and check return sailings before you leave.
Delos site and admission ↗03 / ANO MERA
Panagia Tourliani
Cross the island to Ano Mera for the monastery and the village square. Dress for a religious site if you go inside.
Panagia Tourliani visitor information ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Agios Ioannis Beach and the west coast.
The marker is on the beach. Zoom out to find Ornos, Fabrika and Mykonos Airport.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
Away from the waterline.
Follow the island from the harbor lanes to Delos and the inland village of Ano Mera.
Chora from above
The ridge gives you a sense of how the old town wraps around the harbor.
Photo: Julian Lupyan · CC0
The Terrace of the Lions
The replicas mark the old approach to the sanctuary. The originals are kept in the island’s museum.
Photo: Zde · CC BY-SA 4.0
An inland pause
Trade the waterfront for Ano Mera’s village lanes and the monastery by its square.
Photo: Zde · CC BY-SA 4.0
Houses above the Aegean
The sea reaches the base of the buildings here. Watch for spray along the waterfront.
Photo: Julian Lupyan · CC006 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
MYKONOS TOWN / FABRIKA
Mykonos Adonis Hotel
$ Budget · €60–€100 nightly, published starting rates
A base near the Fabrika buses and the windmills, about 4.5 km by road from the beach.
Mykonos Adonis Hotel official site ↗AGIOS STEFANOS
Artemis Hotel
$ Budget · €80–€175 nightly, published double-room band
Choose this seafront base for a quieter northern village. Allow a trip through Chora to reach Agios Ioannis.
Artemis Hotel official site ↗ORNOS
Hotel Eleftheria
$$ Mid-Range · Around €140–€150 nightly for a garden apartment
Kitchen-equipped apartments on the inland side of Ornos. The beach is about 2 km away by road.
Hotel Eleftheria official site ↗ELIA
Elia Mykonos Resort
$$ Mid-Range · About €180–€335 nightly for starting room categories
A base for swimming on the southeast side of the island. A car or taxi is useful for the cross-island trip to Agios Ioannis.
Elia Mykonos Resort official site ↗PLATIS GIALOS
Petinos Hotel
$$$ Upscale · About €430–€480 nightly for a Superior Double, sampled in June
Stay on the south coast near restaurants and the water. For Agios Ioannis, go by taxi or change buses in town.
Petinos Hotel official site ↗AGIOS IOANNIS
The Coast Bill & Coo
$$$$ Luxury · About €1,080–€1,350 nightly for a beachfront junior suite, sampled in summer
A beachfront base at the west end of the bay. Check the property’s guest policy and ask about transfers when you book.
The Coast Bill & Coo official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
June and September are useful shoulder-season choices. Check the island wind forecast before a swim or a boat trip, and confirm beach staffing on the day. Climate normals ↗
07 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
A table by the water
Order something to share before the main course. A waterfront table gets the breeze as the sun goes down.
Photo: Mustang Joe · CC0What to order
Look for tangy kopanisti cheese, cured louza, and onion pie. A Greek salad or a plate of fried courgettes makes an easy lunch after the beach.
Local habits
Put a shirt or cover-up on before sitting down to eat. Ask about fish sold by weight and bring a little cash for a small purchase.
A LITTLE GREEK
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Καλημέρα
- Good morning
- Ευχαριστώ
- Thank you
- Παρακαλώ
- Please / you’re welcome
- Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ
- The bill, please
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
CHORA / MITROPOLEOS
Anema BBQ
$ Budget · €7–€16 per person for a pita or grill plate
Go for a pork or chicken pita from the charcoal grill. Check hours if visiting outside the summer season.
Anema BBQ official site ↗ARGYRAINA / RING ROAD
Local Mykonos
$ Budget · €5–€15 per person for wraps and grills
Stop for a gyros wrap or the house spicy cheese dip. The ring-road location works well if you are traveling by car.
Local Mykonos official site ↗KORFOS
Kite Mykonos Village
$$ Mid-Range · €11–€23 per person for brunch and a drink
Try the tomato and feta kayana eggs when you want lunch close to Ornos. Confirm seasonal hours.
Kite Mykonos Village official site ↗LIA
Almiriki
$$ Mid-Range · €24–€45 per person for a snack or a main and a side
Plan this as a beach lunch on the southeast coast. Look for the fish of the day or a halloumi sandwich.
Almiriki official site ↗ORNOS BAY
Kove Restaurant
$$$ Upscale · €45–€75 per person for a starter and main
Order dakos or grilled calamari, and reserve ahead if you want a terrace table.
Kove Restaurant official site ↗AGIOS IOANNIS
Beefbar Mykonos
$$$$ Luxury · €75–€145 per person for a starter and main
For a longer dinner by the bay, start with the bao or tacos and check the steak portions and prices before ordering.
Beefbar Mykonos official site ↗08 / MYKONOS AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Veranda Bar
Go early for the terrace and a view of the water. Ask for a nonalcoholic drink if you want to keep it light. Veranda terrace ↗
Blu Blu
An all-day café with a harbor view. It suits a coffee or an early evening stop. Blu Blu café ↗
Kastro’s
A small restaurant and cocktail stop by Paraportiani. Reserve ahead if you want a waterfront table and check sea conditions before using the lane. Kastro’s restaurant and bar ↗
For a late return, check the Fabrika timetable or arrange a taxi. The old town is easiest on foot, and the hills outside it are darker after sunset.
09 / MYKONOS EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Mykonos Art Festival
In summer, the festival brings performances and exhibitions to island venues. Check the program for suitable performances and any reservations.
Mykonos Art Festival official site ↗Harvest celebration at Boni’s Mill
In early fall, the Agricultural Museum celebrates the harvest with community traditions around the mill. Ask the museum about this season’s plans.
Folklore Museum harvest celebration ↗Currency / Euro
Greece uses the euro (EUR, €). Carry a card and some cash for small purchases. Look for ATMs in Chora before heading to a smaller cove.
Euro-area countries ↗10 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for salt and wind.
THE MYKONOS BEACH KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Mykonos Tile bikini with a linen shirt, a hat you can secure, and a dry bag for your phone.
On the walk back
Choose sandals with grip or water shoes for the rocky edges. Keep a light layer for the breeze off the channel.
In town
Wear a cover-up or dry clothes into the old town. Flat shoes are easier on the stone lanes.
11 / BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport should I use?
Fly into Mykonos Airport (JMK). Take a taxi or transfer, or change at Fabrika for the Agios Ioannis bus.
Is Agios Ioannis good for swimming?
It can be on calm days. Look for a sandy entry, avoid the rocks and the dock, and follow posted signs.
Is the beach step-free?
The final approach slopes toward the water and the shoreline is uneven. Confirm an accessible route with a venue before you go.
Can I go without a car?
Yes. Take the Fabrika bus through Ornos and check the latest return timetable before leaving Chora.
What if the Delos boat is canceled?
Switch to a walk through the windmills and Little Venice or visit the Archaeological Museum by the Old Port.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Cobalt tiles.
Worn in Mykonos.
Cobalt and mustard tile motifs on white, with a scoop-neck bralette and a high-waisted bottom.
Explore the Mykonos Tile bikini ↗
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