Villa Elia Aspro is set in the elegant and stylish location of Elia in Mykonos. Elia is Mykonos' largest beach and one of the most beautiful. Like all of Mykonos, it has a "live and live" attitude. It’s almost completely covered in parasols and sunbeds, but there’s always a small sunbed-free section for those who prefer to lie on the sand. The water is crystal-clear and perfect for swimming. Continuing to the right, over the rocks, you reach Agrari Beach. In between, there are two other smaller beaches.
Mykonos may be known as “the Ibiza of Greece,” but it isn’t just about beaches and partying. Its whitewashed buildings with their blue doors, the charming windmills, small domed churches and colourful streets invite you to take a break from the sun. In between dipping your toes in the sea and showing off your tan at a bar at night, you’ll want to have the full postcard Greek island experience by stopping by some of the island’s most charming landmarks and streets.
No visit to Mykonos is complete without a trip to Delos, a tiny sacred archaeological island. It has no permanent population and stands as a museum, just a short ferry ride away from Mykonos. It’s famous for its iconic stone lions, and archaeological remains displayed in the museum.
A row of colourful two-story Venetian-style houses with wooden balconies on the seafront has become known as Little Venice and is a favourite Instagram spot. Chora is a typical Cycladic village in the centre of Mykonos, behind Little Venice. It’s made up of cubic whitewashed houses with coloured windows, doors and balconies; small white churches, deep pink bougainvillaea, and narrow paved streets. Closed to traffic, it’s a picturesque place you’ll want to wander around in, either in the cooler earlier hours of the day or after dinner when it’s at its liveliest, with cafes and shops invaded by the newly-tanned tourists.
Mykonos’ mascot is a pelican named Petros (or Peter), who roams around the waterfront. He has a couple of look-a-likes too, and you’ll see them usually close to Paraportiani Church and its surroundings. You’ll find that they don’t mind posing for photographs.
