Hotels in Platis Yialos Mykonos
Platis Yialos is one of Mykonos' widest sand beaches, about four kilometres south of Chora, where hotels climb the slope above the bay in tiers so that most rooms and pools look straight out over the water. Taxi-boats leave the jetty for the beach clubs further along the south coast through the summer, and the bay's south-facing curve keeps it more sheltered from the meltemi than beaches further north. Pools here range from family gardens with a children's pool to a heated indoor-outdoor spa complex, and most close for winter like the rest of the island.
Platis Yialos sits on Mykonos' south coast, a short drive or a scenic coastal walk from Psarou and about four kilometres from Chora. The beach itself is one of the busiest on the island in July and August, backed by tavernas and sunbeds, with hotels rising behind it in an amphitheatre of terraces so that even rooms a few streets back keep a sea view over the pool deck. From the small jetty, taxi-boats run through the day to the beach clubs further along the south coast, so a pool hotel here doubles as a base for the island's livelier beach clubs without paying for a room actually on them. The bay faces south, which shelters it from the meltemi that can make the north-coast beaches choppy in summer. Mykonos Airport, JMK, is about ten minutes away by taxi, and a local bus connects Platis Yialos to Chora for evenings among the windmills and Matoyianni's bars.
Platis Yialos Mykonos in numbers
Indoor poolPalladium Hotel and Spa, a member of Mykonos Highlights
Luxury Mykonos hotel with heated pools, spa, and private pool options
Indoor poolNissaki Boutique Hotel
Sea-view pools, hot tubs, and a short stroll to Platis Gialos beach
Outdoor poolKamari Hotel
Pools for all ages, a swim-up bar, and close to the beach
Outdoor poolPetinos Hotel
Renovated hotel steps from Platis Gialos Beach with an outdoor pool
Pool bar / swim-up barMykonos Dove Beachfront Hotel
Beachfront luxury with private pools and a swim-up bar
What to expect
- South-facing bay sheltered from the meltemi, calmer than beaches on Mykonos' north coast.
- Taxi-boats from the jetty to the beach clubs further along the south coast through the summer.
- Hotels built in tiers above the beach, most with a sea view from the pool deck.
- Psarou beach and Nammos a short walk or drive to the west.
- About four kilometres, roughly ten minutes by car, from Chora and Mykonos Airport (JMK).
Local tips
- Book a room on an upper tier if a sea view over the pool matters more than beach proximity.
- Use the jetty taxi-boats for those livelier beach clubs rather than a taxi around the headland.
- Expect most outdoor pools to close for winter; check dates directly with the hotel outside May-October.
- Walk or drive the short stretch to Psarou for lunch at Nammos, then come back to swim.
- Pack for wind on exposed upper terraces even on a calm beach day below.
- A local bus runs to Chora if you want Matoyianni's restaurants without renting a car.
Where to stay
FAQ
What's the distance between Platis Yialos and Mykonos Chora?
About four kilometres, which is a five-to-ten-minute taxi ride or a short local bus journey. Many hotels also offer a shuttle, so you don't need your own transport to reach the old town for dinner.
Can I get to the beach clubs further along the south coast from Platis Yialos without a car?
Yes. Taxi-boats leave the jetty at Platis Yialos through the day in season and run directly to the beach clubs further along the south coast, which is usually quicker than driving around by road.
Are the hotel pools in Platis Yialos open all year?
No. Most outdoor pools close for winter, broadly from October to April, in line with the rest of Mykonos. Hotels with an indoor or heated pool, such as Palladium Hotel and Spa, are the exception worth checking if you are travelling outside May-October.
Is Platis Yialos sheltered from the meltemi wind?
It is more sheltered than beaches on Mykonos' north coast because the bay faces south, though exposed upper terraces can still catch a breeze on a windy July or August afternoon.
How far is Platis Yialos from Mykonos Airport?
About ten minutes by taxi, similar to the distance from central Chora, which makes it a practical first or last-night base if you are flying in or out.