with its reputation for being a party paradise, favoured by celebrities and international a-listers, mykonos is a small island in the cyclades which has acquired a big reputation over the past few decades.
a summer destination just 40 minutes flight time from athens, it offers beautiful beaches, frenzied nightlife, high-end restaurants and superb accommodation ranging from cliff-top villas to boho boutique hotels. this is also an island with a strong lgbt culture and a destination where anyone who is someone has a designer villa, or at least knows where the most exclusive hotels are. fashionistas and socialites fly in discreetly and stay in privé hideaways or hang out in their super yachts in one of the island’s well-known bays while paparazzi bring out the telescopic lenses for superstar headshots.
the jenners and hadids can be seen vying for attention with the likes of the ultra rich, be that footballers like ronaldinho, fashion icons like georgio armani or hollywood stars like hugh jackman. paradise and super paradise beaches are the places to hang out while ornos, psarou and platis yalos are also known for being celebrity faves, surpassing the now très passé ibiza. dining is an elevated pastime on mykonos, with all-day restaurants like scorpios offering chilled-out cabana style ambience and fresh seafood while interni is for cosmopolitan foodies who like to overindulge on ceviche and champagne.
matogianni street boasts designer boutiques and chic cafés while the scenic waterfront spot known as ‘little venice’ sports colourful verandahs hanging over the lapping waves. mykonos offers a myriad of experiences and a wander through its pretty bougainvillea bedecked alleyways evokes a real sense of island life mixed with sophisticated vibes.
set above the coastline near ornos, this stone-built villa looks west across the aegean toward a chain of neighbouring islands, with uninterrupted sea and sunset views from almost every terrace and principal room. built in the traditional cycladic style, the property combines thick stone walls, whitewashed volumes and timber ceilings with wide outdoor living spaces designed around the changing light of mykonos.
the house is arranged across multiple levels, allowing each part of the property to open naturally toward the sea. the main living and dining area sits at the heart of the villa beneath high wooden ceilings, where large openings frame the horizon and bring the exterior terraces directly into the interior spaces. the atmosphere is informal and relaxed, with natural stone flooring, exposed timber beams and soft light moving through the rooms throughout the day.
the kitchen continues the same restrained palette, with warm wooden cabinetry and built-in alcoves that reflect the island’s traditional architecture. adjacent dining and sitting areas extend naturally onto the shaded pergola terrace, creating a continuous indoor-outdoor flow well suited to long summer stays.
accommodation includes six bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a separate guest house positioned independently from the main residence. several bedrooms open directly onto terraces or private outdoor corners facing the sea, while upper-level rooms benefit from elevated sunset views across the coastline and neighbouring islands. the interiors remain simple and grounded, with white walls, timber ceilings and natural materials maintaining the calm character of the property throughout.
outside, the villa unfolds around a broad stone terrace and a large swimming pool positioned to face the open horizon. built-in seating areas, shaded dining spaces and wide sun decks are distributed across the grounds, allowing for both privacy and larger gatherings. a traditional stone arch beside the pool frames the sea beyond, while the elevated setting captures the changing colours of the western sky from afternoon through dusk.
the outdoor dining pergola sits slightly apart from the main pool terrace, creating shelter from the summer sun while remaining fully connected to the surrounding views. in the early evening, the stone terraces retain the warmth of the day as the sea darkens gradually beyond the coastline.
although peaceful and private, the property remains within close reach of ornos, mykonos town and several of the island’s well-known beaches, combining easy access with a distinctly residential atmosphere.
