All About Mykonos Beaches

All About Agios Sostis Beach

Unspoiled freedom, this clothing-optional beach is fairly undeveloped without amenities such as umbrellas and sun beds. If you can do without those things, it is so worth the trip. Even the somewhat bumpy, pot - holed road should not be a deterrent

The view from the road above, looking down on the beach is beautiful. Development is going on all around, but has not touched this wonderful place. A north beach, but this wonderful little cove is a bit protected on a windy day.

Agios Sostis Beach can be reached by rental car - motorbike (rental agencies in Town) and sometimes a taxi will take there. Parking is limited, but you can park on the road and walk down the hill. There is no bus service available. Take the primitive footpath and arrive there to find a stretch of sand and small pebbles, which make up this beach that slopes gently into the clear sea.

Spend a day on this beach and follow the footpath back up to find a hidden garden taverna to enjoy an afternoon meal. Another path leads down from the taverna to a very small, protected beach that can become crowded in summer, but it is well worth the walk to experience a dip in the sea there.

If you find yourself still enjoying a glass of wine at the taverna or lounging on the beach as the sun sinks behind the hill side, be sure to take notice of the amazing colors on the barren hills across the bay and behind you. If you are awake before the sun rises this is also a great place to witness the incredible colors of the dawn.

Accommodations near the beach include villas (private - rental), houses, apartments and rooms for rent.

Next to the taverna is a pretty, little, traditional Mykonian church where you are welcome to celebrate the yearly panigiri occurring in early September. This is an event not to be missed, a feast celebrating the saint who guards all sailors and fishermen of Mykonos.

There is also a secluded beach to the right if you are up for a hike over the rocks to discover a tiny beach between Agios Sostis and Panormos beaches.






 

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