Are you looking for the ultimate island getaway? A holiday filled with days of adventure, cruising beautiful coastlines and nights spent dancing at a beach club with your best friends?

Chartering a yacht can allow you to enjoy your favourite water sports, visit the most on-trend clubs and restaurants, all whilst exploring one of the most beautiful island destinations in the Mediterranean from the luxury of your own private yacht.

Offering a private chef, dedicated captain and crew and access to private anchorages, it’s easy to see why yacht charter is such a popular choice for the ultimate summer holiday. Your captain and crew will know exactly where to go to find unspoiled bays and beaches that boast clear blue waters, perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

Your yacht will also have a range of water sports equipment for the days spent on board, which allows you to enjoy adventure as well as luxury on your island holiday. These will include jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks and snorkels, along with a tender boat to take you and your guests ashore when you would like to visit one of the island’s beaches or spend a day shopping in the sun.

West Nautical, yacht charter specialists, will help you design the ultimate yacht holiday itinerary in Mykonos that meets your each and every desire.

Mykonos

Mykonos is a beautiful island located in the Aegean Sea, famous for its parties and extravagant lifestyle.

Not only is this gorgeous Greek island home to epic beach clubs and restaurants but its natural beauty, picturesque beaches, and quaint Cycladic architecture make it the perfect place to have a holiday filled with luxury, relaxation and parties.

Marvel at a magical sunset from Little Venice where you will be able to see the iconic windmills, wonder through the narrow streets of Chora or visit Paradise beach after the sun goes down.

Anchorages

Mykonos is home to beautiful anchorages where you will find pristine beaches, marinas and be in close proximity to sea-side restaurants. The crystal-clear water makes these anchorages the perfect spot for an afternoon of swimming or trying your hand at water skiing behind the yacht’s tender.

One of the most popular anchorages on the South coast is Ornos Bay, only 3km from Mykonos Town making it the perfect place for an overnight stay. Elia Bay is a large bay perfect for water sports and a day of sunbathing on board with your favourite cocktail in hand, there is also a taverna ashore that serves the most delicious seafood.

Beaches

Mykonos is truly a beach paradise island. With the water ranging from crystal clear to the brightest blue, with golden or bright white sand, there is a new beach to visit every day. The most famous beaches are Super Paradise, Paradise Beach, Platis Gialos and Lia. These beaches are not only famous for their beauty or beach clubs but also because they are perfect for spending an afternoon wind surfing or kite surfing.

Paradise, Super Paradise and Paraga are the best beaches for a party whereas Ornos and Platis Gialos are more low-key, perfect for a chilled day with your friends.

For more of a hidden beach, perfect to reach with the yachts tender, visit Lia, where a true off the beaten track beach day awaits.

Restaurants and bars

This Greek paradise is home to many traditional Greek restaurants but is better known for its Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood and mezze dining culture.

Ranging from rustic tavernas on the cobbles to fine dining restaurants, this island has something for everyone.

Interni, located on one of Chora’s most fashionable shopping streets, is one of the island’s most trendy restaurants. With artistic décor and punchy music levels, the ambience is perfect for a pre-party dinner. Cuisine served is a Mediterranean Asian fusion with dishes such as beef tataki and ceviche featuring on the menu.

Hippie Fish, once a humble taverna, was catapulted to fame after featuring in the 1989 film, Shirley Valentine. It has since had a revamp complete with oversized rattan lampshades, colourful cushions and white tablecloths. This oasis looks right onto the beach and serves everything from a delicious Greek breakfast to a fine dining experience.

The Queen of Mykonos is a champagne and cocktail bar attracting big spenders, located on a street lined with designer boutiques. This is the perfect location to end a day of shopping with a bottle of Dom Perignon.

Beach clubs

With Mykonos being one of the Med’s top party destinations, it is naturally home to some of the world’s best beach clubs. Why not arrive at the beach club straight from your yacht anchored right outside!

Paradise Beach Club is no doubt the most famous of them all. Founded in 1969 and crowned 14^th best open-air club in the world, it has become known as the ultimate party destination in Greece.

By day, you will be able to enjoy VIP treatment on one of the many sunbeds or lounging areas. Enjoy a swim between cocktails while you listen to the DJ’s set. When the sun goes down, dance the night away in this epic open-air clubbing venue where Tiesto and Afrojack have been known to play.

Super Paradise Beach Club attracts celebrities and models, enjoying DJ sets at night and a more mellow atmosphere during the day. The party gets going in the afternoons although spontaneous parties have been known to erupt at all times of day.

Jackie O Beach Club is upmarket and offers a pool, jacuzzi and a full-service beach. Their Mediterranean restaurant and all-day bar, serve exceptional seafood and you can expect to see a drag show around 8pm. There is never a dull moment in Mykonos.

SantAnna is the island’s most luxurious beach club in Mykonos boasting a full entertainment complex including a private beach, a traditional Greek taverna, a sushi bar, four cocktail bars, a free form pool and a full-service spa and salon – all in all, the ultimate luxurious day ashore. You will find seven private islands within the pool, each with their own bars and butler service. There is even an underwater suite with a king-sized bed…

Night life

Last but not least; the Mykonos night life! This island is home to over 100 bars and clubs, making it THE place to party in the Mediterranean. Ranging from sophisticated cocktail bars, night clubs and beach clubs, you will be sure to find a venue to suit your vibe. There is no such thing as a quiet night in Mykonos.

Many top DJ’s have graced the clubs and beaches of Mykonos with one of their uplifting sets, creating an unforgettable night of dancing and enjoying cocktails at the beach. Many clubs will stay open well past dawn making this a destination where the party never stops!

Every summer, this island is visited by people to enjoy the unparalleled party atmosphere and vibrant nightlife and we can certainly see why.

So why not visit this epic destination in the height of luxury, by pulling in on your very own private yacht!

Enquire about your luxury yacht charter around Mykonos today: Claire.sinclair@westnautical.com