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.
capari sits just above platis gialos on the southern coast of mykonos, positioned only 20 metres from the shoreline with open views across the aegean sea. the property combines immediate access to one of the island’s most established beaches with a quieter residential setting shaped by sea air, stone terraces and the shifting light across the bay.
the villa extends across 400 sqm (4,305 sq.ft.) on a 1,100 sqm (11,840 sq.ft.) plot, arranged as a series of interconnected indoor and outdoor living spaces that reflect the relaxed rhythm of the island. whitewashed volumes, exposed stone walls and timber pergolas create a restrained cycladic palette, softened by natural textures and shaded lounging areas throughout the property.
the principal living and dining areas open directly onto the terraces through large sliding panels, allowing the interior spaces to remain closely connected to the pool and surrounding sea views. a generous covered lounge runs alongside the outdoor dining area and kitchen, creating shelter from the midday sun while maintaining uninterrupted views toward the water and nearby coastline. the sound of the sea carries easily through the open terraces in the evening.
seven bedrooms are distributed across the residence, each designed with a calm and understated simplicity. soft neutral tones, built-in furnishings and carefully framed openings maintain focus on natural light and the surrounding landscape. six of the bedrooms include private jacuzzis, while several open directly onto terraces facing the sea.
the pool terrace forms the centre of the outdoor spaces, with sunbeds, shaded seating and multiple dining areas positioned around the water. from here, the view extends across platis gialos bay toward the rocky headlands and anchored boats offshore. the orientation allows long hours of afternoon light before sunset settles across the western horizon.
the location places the villa within immediate reach of platis gialos beach and close to scorpios, psarou and the southern coastline’s restaurants and beach clubs, while still retaining a sense of privacy once inside the property. the architecture avoids excess, relying instead on proportion, materiality and openness to the landscape.
capari combines direct beach access, substantial accommodation and a highly walkable coastal setting in one of mykonos’ most established residential areas. as dusk approaches, the terraces begin to glow with reflected light from the sea below, while the bay gradually quiets beyond the edge of the pool.
