Best Gay Beaches in Mykonos: Mykonos is the number one gay hot spot in Greece. In this guide, I will share the 3 best gay beaches in Mykonos, why I enjoyed them during my trip and how to get to each of them.
There are many beaches all around the island however the following beaches are the main gay beaches in Mykonos that I suggest you visit.
I have ordered these Mykonos gay beaches in descending order of ‘gayness’. Enjoy!
For a full and detailed guide to the Mykonos, read my Gay Mykonos Complete Travel Guide.
P.s Mykonos is a small and popular island, get your Mykonos hotel booked asap.
Best Gay Beaches Mykonos
The main gay beaches in Mykonos are Elia Gay Beach, Super Paradise, Paradise and Agrari.
Elia is the most popular gay beach in Mykonos with a clothing optional cove whilst Super Paradise has more of a party atmosphere. Full details for all these gay beaches in Mykonos are shared below.
Elia Gay Beach, Mykonos
Elia is the most popular gay beach in Mykonos. I had the chance to go during Xlsior festival so it was extra busy and extra gay! (Read more about Xlsior festival here).
Its fairly obvious that this is the main gay beach in Mykonos as you are immediately presented with the pride flag upon entering the beach.
Facing the sea, head to the right and you will notice the crowd change becoming more and more gay as you walk further along. This is the main gay area of Elia beach.
If you want to find the gay nude area of Elia beach you need to continue walking up over the rocks. There are fairly clear paths to clamber over and once you are up on the rocks you will see a small cove. This small cove is the gay nude sunbathing area – enjoy!
Elia does not have large beach clubs like Super Paradise (below) does. It does still have some places to grabs snacks and smoothies.
You can reach Elia beach via public bus for a few euro or take a taxi from Mykonos town (taxis are expensive).
Super Paradise Beach, Mykonos
Super Paradise beach was the original gay beach in Mykonos before being superseded by Elia beach. It is also meant to be the most popular beach on the island.
It still retains its title as one of the main gay beaches in Mykonos in part due to the presence of the infamous JackieO’ beach club, a very popular gay attraction.
You will notice that the beach during peak season is broadly split into half. The half towards the JackieO’ side of the beach is predominantly gay and the other on the opposite side of the beach predominantly not. Pick your side wisely!
Paradise Beach
Paradise beach is the party beach with night clubs including Cavo Paradiso, Tropicana and Paradise Club. These play music all through the day giving it a beach party vibe throughout.
As a result, you can expect a mixed crowd here, including a lot of gay guys (but not as many as the above two beaches). During Xlsior festival this is where many of the parties are held so it becomes super gay (as does the entire island) during this period.
It’s a similar distance to the other beaches so the transport options are the same.
Agrari Beach
This is one of the quieter gay beaches in Mykonos if you are looking for an alternative to the busier spots.
Conveniently located just beyond Elia Beach, I suggest checking out both beaches (you can walk between them) and seeing which suits your vibe more.
Like the other beaches, they have a sun lounger section or you can just chill on the sand – and yes being next to the rocks, next to Elia gay nudist beach it’s pretty cruisey.
Other Gay Friendly Beaches in Mykonos
The four beaches I have mentioned above are definitely the most popular gay beaches in Mykonos, with Elia being the main gay beach.
However if you have more time on the island to explore a couple more spots, then both Paraga Beach and Panormos Beach (the only one in the north, the rest are all south) are considered to be very gay friendly and popular also.
Mykonos Gay Beach Map
Take a look at my Mykonos Gay Beach Map below to see exactly where to find these gay beaches in Mykonos:
Sun loungers
It is worth noting that sun loungers across all these gay beaches in Mykonos are notoriously expensive.
In Athens I paid €3 compared to Mykonos where they can be €35-80 as standard. There are also areas where you can just chill on the sand.
Getting to the gay beaches in Mykonos
As mentioned for each gay beach above, the cheapest option is the local buses. A one-way journey is typically a few euros and the buses during peak season are fairly regular. There are two bus stations in Mykonos town, the main one near the old port.
The second option is a taxi. For a 25-minute journey to any of these beaches expect to pay c€30+. Make sure you agree a price in advance and take the card for the taxi so you can call for a return trip – there is not an abundance of taxis on the island so it can be hard to flag one down.
Finally, one of the most popular methods of transport is hiring a scooter or a quad bike. This can be good because you can take them all across the island but not so good if you want to enjoy a few cocktails at the beach.
I hope this mini Mykonos gay beach guide is useful. It is a truly beautiful island and we can not wait to return one day! Find out more in my Full Gay Travel Guide to Mykonos (inc gay bars and hotels etc).
Don’t forget Mykonos is a small island so get your accommodation booked asap!
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