Its position on a low bluff overlooking the beach of Psarou ensures the vistas are spectacular from every angle. Housed in crisp white buildings, the accommodation and facilities create a space of endless calm where the design reflects the Cyclades setting. Think stools made from driftwood, macramé hammocks swinging in the breeze and bright blue donkey statues placed cheekily around the public spaces.
Recline in a romantic bungalow suite that boasts a private pool. Head to the beach to sunbathe on a comfy lounger. Drop the kids at Grecoland Corner then relax with a treatment at the Elixir Spa. Gorge on Greek favourites and fresh seafood at Aegean Poets.
At the award-winning Mykonos Blu, there are plenty of ways to indulge.
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Stay
The most spacious option is the villas which enjoy the best position at the resort right on the seafront. Ranging in size and amenities, all have a private pool.
Some of the bungalows and suites also have their own pool, while the Luna Blu suite has a private indoor pool. Almost all of the accommodation types have a view of the sea, except the entry-level Island Garden Room.
Eat
The breakfast served at the main restaurant Aegean Poets is the stuff of legends. For three hours a buffet is replenished with fresh, organic produce of fruit, yoghurts, continental favourites and homemade preserves and honey. All seasonal and all with a view of the sea. Dinner and lunch are also served at the restaurant, with seafood and steak specials and children’s options too.
At lunchtime head to L’Archipel brasserie for Greek a la carte plates and a popular kids menu; the view here is sublime. Or there’s Delos Lounge with its rooftop bar and light bites that’s a great pre-dinner destination for a cocktail or two.
For a lazier start to the day, or dinner after the kids have gone to bed, there is an in-room dining menu.
Explore
Part of the Cyclades group of Greek islands, Mykonos immediately conjures images of whitewashed villages, windmills and pretty harbours where fishing boats bob about in the Aegean waters that lap its shores.
The hotel overlooks Psarou beach, one of the most famous on the island that’s renowned for its white sands and clear water bay. For day trips we recommend a wander around pretty coastal town Chora; taking a boat trip to Delos Island to see the stone lions; and heading into Mykonos Town to experience the island’s legendary nightlife.
Why here
Family-friendly – as well as the Blue Flag beach which kids will love, junior services include GrecoBaby amenities for travelling tots, GrecoLand Corner for three to 12-year-olds, kids menus, high chairs and babysitting on request.
Chill time – the Elixir Wellness Center has a sauna and a large menu of therapies, as well as selected beauty treatments.
Work out – a fitness room has TechnoGym cardio equipment and there are yoga classes for an additional charge.
Our take
The island is well known for its pretty villages, with many visitors enjoying an amble through the streets armed with their camera. The most photographed of Mykonos’ whitewashed churches is Panagia Paraportiani in Chora, a 14th century building with beautiful architecture that’s certainly worth a visit.
