Platys Gialos is a popular tourist resort located on the southern coast of the island of Mykonos, just 4.5 km from the capital of the island. It is known above all for its beautiful beach and like any self-respecting seaside town, Platys Gialos also offers various services for all tastes, luxury hotels, restaurants with live music and mini markets a few meters from the beach. You will be greeted by the hospitality and warmth of the locals, who combined with the beauty of the place and good food will give you a perfect holiday! A practical tip, since there are no banks or ATMs in Platys Gialos, you should pick up in the city of Mykonos before leaving.
The beach
Its main attraction is the wide beach of Platis Gialos, the longest on the island, with its golden sandy shore and the enchanting crystalline blue sea that slopes slowly towards the sandy bottom. Platis Gialos beach is suitable for everyone, even for the little ones and those who don't like swimming. It offers many services at competitive prices compared to the rest of the island. For example, for an umbrella and two beds, the cost ranges from 20 to 30 euros per day.
If you love water sports do not miss the Platys Gialos beach: here you can rent all the equipment to practice water skiing, jet skiing and more. Platis Gialos beach is also excellent for swimming, sunbathing, boating, fishing, and many other activities.
Being very wide and sheltered from the wind, Platis Gialos beach is perfect for those who want to relax and do not like crowded places. It also boasts a small part of the free beach, but we advise you to arrive early, if you want to ensure the best place, taking into account that in the afternoon it could get quite crowded, especially in the high season.
There are many restaurants that you will find in Platys Gialos to dine with fantastic sea views and a relaxed atmosphere, such as the Nissaki Hotel's Bar Restaurant, which offers excellent fish dishes and traditional specialties. Or the Eclipse Seaside Restaurant which prepares Italian dishes and excellent pizza. After dinner you can take a romantic walk on the beach and listen to the sound of the waves with relaxing background music.
How to get to Platys Gialos
The enchanting Platys Gialos beach is easily accessible by car or scooter from the city of Mykonos, which is only 4.5 km away. Alternatively, it can also be easily reached by public bus.
The excursions
From Platys Gialos you can reach the most renowned beaches of Mykonos by car or boat, such as Paradise and Super Paradise Beach, where fun is guaranteed!
To the north of Platys Gialos in the locality called Leto are preserved the remains of three towers from the Hellenic era, which the locals call portes. Not far away is the Giannari, an underground cistern with stairs on each side leading to the bottom.
Remember to take a souvenir photo of Platis Gialos and its magnificent surroundings, the beauty of the sun, sand and sea will always remain in your hearts.