Platis Gialos, sometimes spelt Platis Yialos is a beautiful coastal area, found in the south of Mykonos island, roughly 4 km from Mykonos Town.

Platis Gialos is always popular during the warm summer months due to its perfectly organised and beautiful long beach, which is one of the largest in Mykonos. The beach has crystal clear waters and establishments that cover the needs of all bathers and tourists that visit. Click to find out more about Platis Gialos beach.

Also in the region is Psarou beach and Agia Anna beach so if you want to try somewhere different for your days tanning session then these are easy and cheap to get to from Platis Gialos.

The area has all the tourist amenities you’d expect with a good selection of tavernas, restaurants and bars, many of which are located around the water front so you get a great view along with your food and drinks. There’s a number of supermarkets to stock up on essential supplies and car rental shops too.

Platis Gialos is home to a good selection of accommodation with both high end boutique style hotels and budget friendly apartments available, as well as everything in between. Use the search widget below to find the perfect hotel for you.

The night life is far more low key than the capital but there’s still a fair bit to keep you busy. there’s traditional Greek nights available with dancing and live music, this is usually put on by the hotels so ask around to see where and when the next Greek night is on.

If you fancy seeing some more of Mykonos then another option is to join one of the boat tours that leaves from Platis Gialos and explores the local beaches and coastline, with lunch included these make for a great day out, especially if you get one of the ones with a glass bottom.