Hotels in Ano Mera
Ano Mera is the one true inland village on Mykonos, built around a square with tavernas and the 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery rather than a beach. Camarades Mykonos is the hotel here, with a seasonal outdoor pool and garden a short drive from Ftelia beach and about seven kilometres from Chóra and Little Venice.
Every other well-known base on Mykonos sits on the coast; Ano Mera is the exception, a village built inland around a stone-paved square where the everyday life of the island still plays out among tavernas and small shops rather than beach bars. The Panagia Tourliani monastery anchors the square, a 16th-century building known locally for its carved marble bell tower and gilded wood iconostasis, and it draws a steady trickle of visitors who want to see something of Mykonos beyond the coastline. Camarades Mykonos is the hotel in Ano Mera, set around a seasonal outdoor pool, garden and terrace rather than a beachfront. Staying here means trading direct beach access for a car ride to Ftelia, a windsurfing beach on the north coast, or into Chóra and Little Venice, roughly seven kilometres away. It suits travellers who want a base with a slower, more local rhythm and don't mind driving to reach the water.
Ano Mera in numbers
What to expect
- The only real inland village on Mykonos, built around a square rather than a beach.
- The 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery, known for its carved marble bell tower.
- Camarades Mykonos and its seasonal outdoor pool, garden and terrace.
- A short drive to Ftelia, a windsurfing beach on the island's north coast.
- About seven kilometres from Chóra and Little Venice for an evening out.
Local tips
- Rent a car for your stay in Ano Mera; the village itself is walkable, but the beaches and Chóra both require a short drive.
- Visit the Panagia Tourliani monastery in the square in the morning or late afternoon, when the light suits the carved marble bell tower best.
- Eat at least one dinner at a taverna on the village square for a slower, more local evening than Chóra offers.
- Expect Camarades Mykonos' outdoor pool to run on a seasonal schedule; confirm exact dates directly with the hotel outside peak summer.
- Budget around fifteen to twenty minutes by car to reach Chóra or Little Venice from Ano Mera for dinner or nightlife.
- Ftelia beach on the north coast is the closest beach option and popular with windsurfers if you want wind rather than calm water.
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FAQ
What makes Ano Mera different from the rest of Mykonos?
Ano Mera is inland, not on the coast, and built around a village square rather than a beach. It centres on the 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery and a handful of tavernas, giving it a slower, more local feel than the island's coastal resorts.
Is there a beach in Ano Mera itself?
No, Ano Mera sits inland. The closest beach is Ftelia on the north coast, a short drive away and popular with windsurfers, so travellers staying here typically drive to the coast for swimming in the sea.
How far is Ano Mera from Chóra?
About seven kilometres, which generally takes fifteen to twenty minutes by car. That makes Ano Mera workable as a base for exploring Chóra and Little Venice while sleeping somewhere quieter.
What is the Panagia Tourliani monastery?
A 16th-century monastery on Ano Mera's main square, known locally for its ornately carved marble bell tower and gilded wood iconostasis inside. It is one of the few historic landmarks on Mykonos outside Chóra.
Is a car necessary if staying in Ano Mera?
Yes, in practice. The village square is walkable, but reaching beaches, Chóra, or the airport all require a short drive, so renting a car or arranging transfers in advance makes the stay considerably easier.