Riva Lounge

Sajid Decosta

Mykonos isn't lacking in beaches—especially those that appeal to just about any taste. Psarou might not be one of the largest, but its bling factor is undeniable and its position at the head of a perfect, horseshoe bay, is unbeatable. Scores of restaurants (reservations are recommended in high season, especially somewhere like Nammos, which reopens April 25) and bars back the sandy beach. There are plenty of water sports to take advantage of, too. Seating is tight—and chic—on the beach, but there are nice walks to be had to nearby Platis Gialos for the more active beachgoers. Where to Stay: The Santa Marina, A Luxury Collection Resort is one of our favorites—and yours too according to our latest Readers' Choice Awards survey. If you’re looking for a respite from Mykonos’s party-till-dawn ethos, bed down at Santa Marina, which is set on Ornos Bay and offers everything from partial-sea-view suites to 7,578-square-foot villas. Sporting the island’s only private sandy beach, Santa Marina also has an infinity pool with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, which means no one will fault you for sticking close to home base.

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