Hotels in Psarou
Psarou is the small, upscale cove just west of Platis Yialos, about four kilometres from Chora, best known for Nammos beach club and the yachts anchored offshore through the summer. Hotel choice here is limited compared with the rest of Mykonos: Alissachni Mykonos is the only property with a pool, an adults-only infinity pool set into the hillside above the beach.
Psarou is a short walk or a couple of minutes' drive west of Platis Yialos, tucked into a cove that has become Mykonos' address for yachts and the Nammos beach club crowd through July and August. The beach is smaller and calmer than its neighbour, sheltered by the headland on either side, and sunbeds fill up early on a summer weekend. Hotel choice is genuinely narrow here: Alissachni Mykonos is the only property in Psarou with a pool, an adults-only infinity pool that looks down over the bay from the hillside above the sand. Travellers who want more hotel options with a pool but still want Psarou within easy reach usually base themselves in Platis Yialos instead, four kilometres from Chora and about ten minutes from Mykonos Airport (JMK) by taxi.
Psarou in numbers
What to expect
- Nammos beach club and the yachts anchored off Psarou through the summer months.
- Alissachni Mykonos, the only pool hotel in Psarou, is adults-only with a hillside infinity pool.
- A sheltered, smaller cove than neighbouring Platis Yialos, a short walk or drive to the east.
- About four kilometres from Chora and roughly ten minutes from Mykonos Airport (JMK).
- Limited hotel choice: travellers wanting more pool options usually base in Platis Yialos nearby.
Local tips
- Book Alissachni Mykonos well ahead in July and August; it's the only pool hotel actually in Psarou.
- If you want more than one hotel to choose from, stay in Platis Yialos and drive or walk to Psarou for the day.
- Arrive at Nammos early on a summer weekend; sunbeds go quickly once the yachts start arriving.
- Confirm pool opening dates directly with the hotel outside the May-October season.
- Use a taxi or hotel transfer for the short hop to Chora rather than counting on a frequent bus.
Where to stay
FAQ
How many pool hotels are there in Psarou?
Just one. Alissachni Mykonos is currently the only hotel in Psarou with a swimming pool, an adults-only infinity pool set above the beach. Travellers wanting more choice usually stay in neighbouring Platis Yialos instead.
Is Psarou family-friendly?
Not really for a pool stay. The one hotel with a pool, Alissachni Mykonos, is adults-only, so families after a hotel pool are better placed a few minutes away in Platis Yialos.
How far is Psarou from Platis Yialos?
A few minutes on foot along the coast or a short drive, close enough to base yourself in one and spend an afternoon at the other.
What is Psarou best known for?
Nammos, the beach club that draws a well-heeled crowd and a line of yachts offshore through the summer, plus a quieter, more sheltered stretch of sand than some of Mykonos' bigger beaches.
How far is Psarou from Mykonos Airport?
Roughly the same as from Chora, about ten minutes by taxi, which works fine for a short first or last night in Mykonos even without a rental car.