Experience the real Mykonos in an Elia beach villa

There is more to Mykonos than windmills, traditional white-washed houses and night clubs and beach bars in which famous DJs from all over the world perform all day and all night. The island is also home to some amazing beaches. The Aegean sea and the islands of the Cyclades island group, of which Mykonos is a part, are famous all over the world for their crystal-clear turquoise waters and their fine sands. The beaches on the island of the winds are no exception.

The best beach on the island

When it comes to beaches on Mykonos, there is one that definitely stands out: Elia. What makes this beach stand out is its sheer size since it’s easily the biggest on the island, its amazingly clear waters and its golden – brown sand. Furthermore, unlike other famous beaches Elia still has a “traditional” feeling about it. You won’t find beach bars blasting loud music there, but you will definitely find sunbeds, friendly locals and fish taverns ready to serve you some of the local delicacies. If you love relaxing by the beach during your holidays, then Elia is definitely the ideal Mykonos beach for you.

What to do in Elia

Watersports: Due to its size Elia beach is ideal for people who like to get a taste of more “extreme” activities during their vacation. On the beach you will find agencies that will help you participate on a wide range of water-based sports and activities from water skiing to jet skiing and even kite-surfing!

Snap some photos with celebrities: Elia is a relatively peaceful and quiet place, which is why a lot of celebrities who would like to get away from the paparazzi and get a taste of traditional island living choose to stay there during their summer vacation. Let’s just say that if the person on the sunbed next to yours looks remarkably like a certain celebrity, than chances are that he or she is actually who you think it is!

Visit Watermania: Practically next to Elia one can find Watermania one of the biggest and best waterparks in Greece and the Mediterranean in general. If you would like to do something unique and fun during your vacation on Mykonos, a visit to Watermania is a must, especially if you have children with you.

Try the local seafood: We can’t stress this enough: although the taverns on Elia don’t have Michellin stars, their food is delicious. You can’t say that you have visited Mykonos if you haven’t tasted shrimp marinated in mild mustard in a tavern on Elia beach.

Elia villas

What makes Elia stand out is the fact that there are not a lot of hotels there, making it perfect for people who love and value their privacy, like celebrities. As far as accommodation is concerned, Elia is all about luxury villas. Elia Mykonos villas are definitely among the most exclusive and glamorous on the island, which is why celebrities love them. It goes without saying that those villas are available to anyone and not just to celebrities. If you would like to experience a true VIP holiday, then Elia villas are the right choice for you and if you want the best Elia Mykonos villas, then look no further than those managed by the Vilotel agency.