Elia Resort

Elia, the place with the longest beach on Mykonos, is located in a picturesque bay on the south-east coast only 10 km from the capital. Its softly green hills, white and goldish stretches of sand and sky-blue sea will assure you a very nice holiday.

Elia beach

As it has been already said, the local beach is the longest on the whole island. Yet this is not its only asset. It is also considered to be the most beautiful, the most visited, simple the best. Above all, it stands out for its fine sand and crystal clear water of a beautiful turquoise colour and nice temperature. For more comfort, you will also find there umbrellas and deckchairs. Those who like sports will certainly choose from the great variety of water sports, including windsurfing or water skiing. It is for its versatility that the beach is popular mainly among parents who come there with their children since the bathing on the beach is completely safe. What´s more, you can find a water park nearby. Besides that, the resort is also popular among the youth, nudists and the LGBT community who have all their background in the place.

What to do in Elia?

As far as accommodation is concerned, in Elia everyone can choose depending on their budget, including hotels but also cheaper rooms. The local tavernas and restaurants will satisfy your taste buds. From the traditional Greek sea cuisine, you should definitely not miss fish dishes and seafood delicacies. For drink, enjoy a glass of good local wine. Those who prefer continental cuisine won´t be disappointed either though. In the local shops, you will find everything you might need including souvenirs and foodstuffs. To do more shopping, you can visit the capital with more variety where you can get by a rented car or public transport.

Elia surroundings

The night entertainment is concentrated mainly to the hotel buildings and some of the bars and tavernas. There are also beach parties being held often. If this doesn´t satisfy you, you can always visit the nearby capital to get rid of excessive energy in many night spots listening to music and dancing, and then come back to Elia in the morning.

Where else to go on Mykonos?

Some of the most visited resorts on Mykonos are: Agios Ioannis, Elia, Mykonos (Chora) - the capital, Platis Gialos and Psarou.