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Mykonos Accommodation Center: organizes your visit and holiday to Mykonos and other islands.
Apart from, gay and gay-friendly hotel and accommodation reservations,
(see our complete page with recommended properties at: gay friendly Mykonos),
M.A.C. also advises on gay Mykonos: beaches, restaurants and nightlife.
We recommend visiting all neighboring Greek Islands. The Cyclades : Santorini, Naxos, Paros and others. See our gay friendly Greece page.

We can help arrange your travel program and book hotel rooms.
M.A.C. is member of : ("International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association")

Most Mykonos visitors spend days at one of the many superb beaches after waking late (10am, midday or...),
and breakfasting at their hotel, or a special brunch place in-town.
Most beaches are near to town: take the local bus, local caique boats from Platis Yialos Beach, taxis, or rent a bike, car or jeep.
All beaches - even the farthest - have (at least) one small taverna, open from midday. Most beach-goers get back late to their hotels/ accommodation, rest up, then shower, and are ready for early the cocktail and sunset bars by 7 or 8pm. Dinner at restaurants and tavernas, starts at 8 or 9pm earliest. Restaurants and other food places are busy, and stay open well beyond midnight.
Late night bars and discos open around 11pm; the craziest, fun hours are between 1 to 3 or 4am.
Then, back late to the hotel...and following the late morning breakfast/brunch (11am- 3pm), off to the beach again... a holiday rhythm that continues day after day.

A typical relaxed, lazy day during hot summer months. (May - end September or later.)

Island Water and Air Temperatures

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Beaches: Mykonos counts some of the best sandy beaches in the Aegean Sea.
Below: list of beaches most liked by gays and their friends.
 

• Elia: Long, large sandy beach with mixed sun worshippers : gay & hetero, not overcrowded. Has 3 restaurants/taverns. Nudity ok at one end.
  Last stop for small boats leaving from Platis Yialos beach : bus service from Chora (Mykonos Town: beach at 10 km).
• Agrari: Charming, more secluded, smaller beach, a 5min walk away from Elia. Not crowded, comfortable.
• Super Paradise (local name Plintri): Magnificent beach with crystal-clear water in small but deep bay: end-beach totally gay
  with nude bathing, especially along the the rocky coastline.
  Most famous gay beach in this part of the Mediterranean. Regular caique boats from Platis Yialos Beach.
• Panormos & Agios Sostis: More isolated, less crowded beaches, at island's northern part, nice mix of people. Own transport necessary.
• Paranga: 15min along coast walk from Platis Yialos Beach. Small mainly gay section. Some nudity on the coastal rocks.
  Good quality beach tavernas.
• Paradise (Kalamopodi): Beautiful beach, but not gay, mainly young hetero crowd. Famous from the hippy years. Big camping site, well
• organized, regular bus service. will operate from here this summer.
• Lia: Last and farthest beach (14km from town, own transport/taxi needed). For the more loner, peace-loving types. Has good fish tavern + new attractive Mykonian- style taverna/coffeshop.
• Other popular beaches are more family orientated: Platis Yialos, Ornos, Kalafati, Agia Anna, Psarou, Agios Stefanos, Tourlos, Agios Ioannis, Kalo Livadi.

More active visitors can enjoy sports facilities available on all the well organized beaches.
Scuba-diving, wind surfing, water skiing, paragliding, jet powered surf boards, banana...see our: all 27 beaches and sports
Also, check out our large choice of excursions and tours: day trips & excursions, Delos guided tour, beach parties, horse-riding and much more around Mykonos.

MAC makes your reservations for all the superb neighboring Cyclades Islands: Santorini, Paros, Naxos and other islands in the area.  
We advise all gay-friendly hotels and properties on different islands, in Athens and throughout Greece: see gay friendly Greece.

Mykonos Island has a top rate reputation for quality restaurants & dining, and offers the most sophisticated night life in Greece. The town's maze of tiny streets is alive until the early hours; and the rest of the island (beaches or Ano Mera Village) also offers good standard restaurants, large discos and lively bars. To follow alphabetically: Choice of recommended dining-out (mixed clientele) and going-out (manly gay or gay friendly).

Phyllis Pastore: this big hearted lady from New York, brings romantic songs and humor to our bleeding souls at the PIANO bar.

Diva: Nestled in small lane off Little Venice, cute friendly bar...lesbians very welcome.

• Gilles & Dimitri from reputed Magic Bar move to the new to open "Coffee Cat" at the place of the famous Pierros: kafenio opening mornings for breakfast & snacks will continue as meeting spot & night bar for gays, lesbians & their friends:
  bar + historical gay square location

Icaros: Over Manto Bar on gay square. Stylish with superb renovated roof-terrace and separate bar. Calm early evening, but with very popular late night shows, and younger peak summer months' set. New live shows for 2007. Take a look!

Kastro’s: Classical music bar, calmer atmosphere at Little Venice, with spectacular sunsets and cocktail hour: popular, many regular clients.

Montparnasse: Friendly, piano-bar, American style music with join-in atmosphere. Quieter mood at sunset .
Has art gallery. Extensive cocktail list. Click here for performers, summer 2007.

Pierro’s: The gay "landmark" bar & disco, packed inside and out on Mykonos "gay square". This year moves just next door to ex-Manto. Same mood and regulars, the great music continues.

Pierro's Cafe: Popular busy bar & disco, above original Pierro's. Techno & dance music, younger crowd: packed in summer from midnight on, outdoor veranda overlooks ' gay square'.

Porta Bar: Small, old style connecting bars with big clientele. Popular with both early & very late night crowd, good music
(mix of old European disco hits and recent sounds). Friendly, lively, flirty atmosphere.

Ramrod: Central bar overlooking town taxi square and sea. Terrace with sunset view. Good bar, and dance space with club house and rock mix. 

Restaurants and Tavernas:
(selection from more than 100 Mykonos eating places: most enjoy a large gay clientele )

• Appaloosa: Easy, friendly atmosphere, different mix of dishes, include vegetarian/Tex-Mex. Good full bar, great cocktails, busy with visitors & locals.
• Aqua: On the move to out of Town; from previous mini-space to a new, large, attractive wooden deck pool setting with sea view. Italian cuisine.
  Opening shortly, watch this space.
• Blue Ginger: Refined Chinese-Thai restaurant, just outside and above Mykonos Town: superb varied menu choice; a stimulating culinary island change.
• Chez Maria: Select restaurant in beautiful, romantic garden setting. Always busy, many clients.
• Daniele's (at Basoulas): On Ano Mera Road: top class cooking, always fresh products & ideas.One of the best restaurants on Mykonos for several years now.
• Daniele opens up at Aqua: Already a favorite & atmosphere eating spot on Little Venice waterfront. The Italian tradition continues...good food guaranteed. 

• Fellini: Central town location, relaxed outside terrace setting, Italian food, & gay friendly.
• The Fruit Bowl: Breakfast & snacks, at Elysium Hotel 's all day pool bar (Stathis & Jose of "Tapas" reputation.)
• Interni: Up-market restaurant with stylish decor, outdoor court seating under large pergola & canvas umbrellas, full bar, expensive.
• Kiki's Agios Sostis Beach: Pretty, tavern style, covered outdoor eating, great freshly-made salads and Greek entrees, grilled meat barbecue & more...
• Katrin’s (La Maison De Catrine): Refined, reputed, international/French style "nouvelle cuisine". Reservations recommended. Expensive.
• Lotus: Small, romantic spot, right on main street Matoyianni, seating under a canopy of vines, good food and full bar: one of the oldest bar-restaurants on Mykonos

• Mediterraneo: Friendly, simple, outdoor seating on terrace in central Lakka Square, good food (Italian & Mediterranean), lively mood.
• The Magic Garden: Very pretty, secluded garden restaurant. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and service. Managed by respected Kastro Bar brothers.
• Mamakas: Greek specialty dishes, pleasant courtyard setting, friendly service; cute waiters.
• Matsuhita (or Nobu): Fashionable, exclusive Japanese restaurant at chic Belvedere Hotel, Mykonos Town. Sushi specialties and Pacific fusion.
• Moe'ro: Recently opened traditional Mykonian style restaurant by 2 brothers and mother. Home cooking dishes, fresh & varied, good bar,
  reasonable prices. Very popular with vistors and locals. Open winter too.
• Nautilus: small, charming, comfortable restaurant serving local specialties, fish & desserts: friendly service. Small outside terrace.
• Niko's Ioanna's Taverna: Ultra simple, charming and friendly taverna, right on Megali Ammos Beach, 5min walk from Town.
  Traditional Greek dishes and appetizers, plus fresh fish & sea-food. Reasonable prices, worth the visit.
• Niko’s Taverna: Recently & tastefully revamped, while retaining its famous simple tavern aura: large selection of typical Greek dishes.
  Always lively, very busy, has both indoor and large terrace seating. An institution in its own right !

Fashion boutiques, art galleries and gift shops are gay and lesbian friendly.
Gay press and books: the international newspaper shop, near Ag. Kyriakos Church, behind waterfront and near Pierros' bar.

Gay Cruise - exclusively gay & lesbian clients: a chance to meet new people, make friends, and spend a beautiful day of joy & fun in the sun.
Cruise departs Platy Yialos. Fishing boat trip along the Island's southern coast and many beaches. Weather permitting, exploring and swimming possible in the grottos and underwater caverns of Dragonissi Island. Next stop the deserted, white sands of Frangia Beach: swimming & snorkelling.
Lunch on nearby beach at picturesque taverna: Greek salad, bread, grilled meat, and 1/4 liter of wine (all included in price).
Tuesdays: Departure: 11am/11h. Return: 6.00pm/18h00,  Price: 49 €/ person. Transfer 2,40 € p.p.

The Mr. Gay Greece & Mr. Mediterraneo annual male beauty contest & party were held on Mykonos in 2002,2004, an 2005,
will probably return to the island in 2008! We will keep you informed!

MYKONOS ACCOMMODATION CENTER
The gay-friendly travel agency:

M.A.C. books hotels on gay friendly Mykonos, and
other islands, or in Athens: see our gay friendly Greece page.

Enoplon Dynameon 10 (upper floor)
end of Matoyianni (main street) - Mykonos
Postal Address: P.O. Box 58 - 84600 Mykonos - GREECE
Tel: 00-(USA: 011)-30-22890-23160 /  or 2289023408 / or 2289028160. Fax: 22890-24137.
e-mail address: gay@mykonos-accommodation.com


To find us easily use the new Mykonos Town Map
 

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Last update May 21st.  2007