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.
located just a short distance from nammos, livia is a rare seaview home on the most glamorous bay in mykonos
built on 2,500 sqm of private land, the main villa is a spacious retreat spread over two levels with soaring high ceilings.
livia offers eight charming bedrooms and nine bathrooms and includes a private elevator, a sparkling heated pool with jet capabilities, a jacuzzi, pergolas, private parking, and a remarkable seaside chapel.
enter through the ground floor to find this oasis bathed in light and decorated in creamy whites and softwoods. relax in one of two living rooms by the fireplace, dine with a view of the boundless blue sky, or refresh in one of the luxurious suites with accompanying bathrooms.
a beautiful italian kitchen has two freezers, two ovens, vitroceram, and a dishwasher.
the top floor houses a remarkable custom master suite with 360-degree views of psarou bay, a private living room and a home office.
step out onto the upper or lower verandas for a morning coffee accompanied by breathtaking watercolour sunrises of majestic views of psarou bay, platy yialos, and paranga beach. with outdoor eating areas, a bar, a barbecue and an outdoor oven, you can enjoy an authentic slice of heaven here.
if you can pull yourself away, you can walk down the private path to psarou beach, where nammos is located or take a short drive into one of the many villages to find a wide selection of fine dining and nearby markets offer the best of the best.
a separate guest suite and housekeeping quarters are located on a separate level.
