Best of the Greek islands for: Decadent parties and five-star hotels
Mykonos has seduced glamorous hedonists since the 1960s. It had gay clubs and sunrise parties before rave culture was even invented. Its bohemian allure has never faded, although nudist beaches now have nail bars, personal trainers and house music pumping out all hours. The influx of supermodels and superyachts has inspired hot new hotels and restaurants. The latest place to show off your abs is Scorpios, a louche beach bar that puts Ibiza’s finest in the shade (book a cabana to watch the sunset). After hours, it’s always Astra, where you might find Keith Richards chatting up Karolina Kurkova.
If the glitzy excess gets too much, escape to Kiki’s, an off-grid grill-shack overlooking Agios Sostis bay, where even Naomi Campbell has to queue for a table. Or cruise over to the tiny island of Delos, an archaeological sanctuary that once thronged with 30,000 sun worshippers (the temple is dedicated to Apollo, the Greek god of light).
Where to stay in Mykonos: Pale and interesting, Bill & Coo Coast on Agios Ioannis beach is 2016’s hottest opening. San Giorgio, overlooking Paranga beach, captures the original bohemian spirit of Mykonos.
Source: cntraveller.com
Author: Rita Platts