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.