Mykonos is the epitome of fun, entertainment and vivid nightlife, so it is a popular destination for young travelers and large groups with friends. If you are in your 30’s, 40’s or 50’s and have kids, it is reasonable to wonder if Mykonos is good for families or where to stay in Mykonos with family.
The good news is that Mykonos is not only an island for youngsters. It is a beautiful island with stunning beaches, a town of impeccable beauty and top touristic facilities. There are many family things to do in Mykonos, but one thing you should keep in mind.
It is crucial to choose the right accommodation option in order to have everything you may need for your kids in a calm and peaceful environment, away from the crowds. Mykonos with toddler or baby can be tough, if you stay for example near a noisy spot or in a hotel full of young people who stay up late until dawn. The best place to stay in Mykonos for families is a luxury villa with carefully picked amenities for you and your children.
Family-friendly beaches in Mykonos
In the Cyclades, there is the danger of heat- and sunstroke during summer, so it is necessary to spend your day in an organized beach with umbrellas and places to buy food and water. Most beaches in Mykonos are organized, but we recommend you choosing a beach with water sports facilities in a calm scenery, protected from the winds and with shallow waters.
The best family-friendly beaches in Mykonos that meet these criteria are:
- Platys Gialos
- Agios Ioannis
- Agios Stefanos
- Ornos
- Kalo Livadi
- Agia Anna
- Elia
- Agrari
Things to do in Mykonos with kids
Swimming and playing by the sea, enjoying water and beach sports are by far the best things to do in Mykonos with children. However, there are many other interesting activities for families to create precious memories:
- Mykonos Town: It is the center of crazy nightlife, but if you visit it in the afternoon or early evening, Mykonos Town is calm and relaxing. You can eat in one of the fine restaurants with Greek or international cuisine, walk in the cobblestone streets and shop in the luxury boutiques or have a drink in romantic Little Venice, where the traditional houses look like hanging above the sea level.
- The windmills: At the entrance of Mykonos Town, you can admire the well-preserved windmills and take hundreds of photos to remember your summer vacations.
- Nautical Museum of the Aegean: In Matogianni, the most famous street in Mykonos Town, you can visit this museum, where you can admire artefacts from Mykonos’ maritime past.
- Island hopping: You can enjoy an organized boat tour to discover the exploring islets, such as Delos and Rhenia, where you can swim in inaccessible beaches, see the sunset and taste dinner in absolute privacy.
- Open-air cinema: See popular movies with your kids under the Aegean sky. Foreign movies in Greece are shown with Greek subtitles and are not transcribed.
Remember that there are many tours to do in Mykonos with your family, such as biking, horse riding, snorkeling and hiking tour. Rent a luxury villa in Mykonos from Kinglike Concierge and take advantage of our private tours to enjoy conveniently and away from mass tourism the best spots of family-friendly Mykonos!
If you choose a private villa in Mykonos for your accommodation, you can enjoy a tranquil setting with all the amenities you need for your vacations with kids. The villas, which are managed by Kinglike Concierge, the top travel agency for luxury accommodation in Greece, have private pool, spacious garden and lounge area as well as other useful facilities, such as court, playground, table tennis, billiard, satellite TV and nanny services, so that your children have many things to do and you can relax and enjoy everything Mykonos has to offer. Book your stay now and live the Kinglike way!
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