Elia Beach(Elia, Paralia Elia)

Located just 10 kilometers away from Mykonos Town on the southeastern coast of Mykonos, Elia Beach - also known as Elia, Paralia Elia, or Elia Nudist Beach - is a 700-meter-long golden sand pebbly nude beach with many rocky portions, making it one of the largest beaches on Mykonos Island.  This sandy beach is near the immensely popular Platis Gialos in a sheltered cove, and it has a beautiful backdrop of rocky hills, dunes, little vegetation, several oceanfront buildings, including opulent hotels, taverns, beachfront bars, and several traditional Cycladic homes, which together provide Instagram-worthy views of the Aegean Sea.

Elia Beach, Mykonos, has many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, shaded areas, a sunbed and parasol rental facility, deck chairs, a beach equipment rental facility, showers, changing rooms, a beach bar, beachfront restaurants, vacation homes, and nearby hotels.

Elia Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, tube rides, hiking, jet skiing, boating, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, this naturally sheltered bay is a safe area to swim.   It is a perfect spot for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather.  In addition, visitors can enjoy many water sports by renting jet skis, wave runners, and boats.  To make reservations, visit online.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  Elia Beach is an official nudist and gay-friendly beach – there is a designated clothing-optional area on the western end of the beach for the LGBTQ community on the beach.   Interestingly, many celebrities love to spend holidays at this beautiful beach.  The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters, striking rock formations, beach bars, and panoramic views, making it a photographer's delight, and there are many famous spots for taking the best Elia Beach photos.  Elia Mykonos is known for being a quieter and more relaxed beach experience compared to the other lively party beaches on the island.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Elia Beach does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Elia Beach is easy - the beach has many street spots located at Agiou Niconos Repent, Elia 846 00, Greece, which provide easy access to the beach.  Visitors can easily access the beach by renting a car from Mykonos Town.

Elia Beach is known for its vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, attracting a mix of visitors, including families, partygoers, and members of the LGBTQ community.

There are many attractions near Elia Beach.  Armenistis Lighthouse, a 19-meter-tall lighthouse located on the northwestern tip of Mykonos, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and nearby islands.  It was built in 1891 to guide ships safely around the island’s treacherous coastline.  Monastery of Tourliani is a 16th-century Greek Orthodox monastery located in the village of Ano Mera, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.  The monastery features beautiful Cycladic architecture, with an impressive bell tower, a gold-plated altar, Byzantine icons, and a peaceful courtyard, surrounded by lush gardens and a small fountain.  It also has a small museum showcasing interesting artifacts, relics, vestments, and items of historical significance related to the Orthodox faith and Mykonos’ religious history.  Ano Mera is a small, picturesque inland village known for its tranquil atmosphere, whitewashed houses, narrow cobblestone streets, a 16th-century monastery, local markets, bakeries, and traditional Greek tavernas offering fresh seafood, where visitors can indulge in its authentic Cycladic charm and slower pace of life.  Gyzi Castle is the ruins of a medieval fortress built by the Gyzi family, a Venetian noble family that ruled the island during the late 14th century.  The castle played a significant role in the defense of Mykonos during the Venetian rule, offering protection for the local population against pirates and foreign invaders.  The castle is located on a hill, offering panoramic views of the island and the Aegean Sea.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, The Mykonos Folklore Museum is housed in an old 18th-century Cycladic-style mansion that features a collection of artifacts, artwork, antique furniture, vintage tools, ceramics, musical instruments, and traditional Mykonian clothing, offering visitors a glimpse into the traditional life of Mykonos.  It also exhibits old maps, nautical instruments, and ship models, which highlights Mykonos’ maritime history of the island.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Elia Beach.  Espuma Restaurant is positioned right on the beach and serves amazing Greek-inspired salads, pasta, risottos, burgers, pizzas, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  Agrari Beach Mykonos serves salads, seafood, pork, and meat dishes. Super Paradise Beach Club is a popular Elia Beach restaurant that serves delicious salads, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.   Frati Mykonos serves delicious Italian dishes.   If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Nikolas Tavern Mykonos - Seafood Restaurant serves amazing traditional Greek dishes, salads, sandwiches, seafood, pork, poultry, and meat dishes.

If you are looking for Elia Beach hotels, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Myconian Imperial is ten minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including two outdoor pools, a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, two bars, and two restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the beachfront 4-Star Thalassa Residence Luxury Villas Mykonos, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool and a dining area.  Another moderately priced option is the beachfront 4-Star Sunrise Hotel, which has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, hot tubs, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the oceanfront 3-Star Mykonaki Hotel, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a restaurant.   If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Agrari Beach Mykonos offers a few amenities, including a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace.