with its reputation for being a party paradise, favoured by celebrities and international a-listers, mykonos is a small island in the cyclades which has acquired a big reputation over the past few decades.
a summer destination just 40 minutes flight time from athens, it offers beautiful beaches, frenzied nightlife, high-end restaurants and superb accommodation ranging from cliff-top villas to boho boutique hotels. this is also an island with a strong lgbt culture and a destination where anyone who is someone has a designer villa or at least knows where the most exclusive hotels are. fashionistas and socialites fly in discreetly and stay in privé hideaways or hang out in their superyachts in one of the island’s well-known bays while paparazzi bring out the telescopic lenses for superstar headshots.
the jenners and hadids can be seen vying for attention with the likes of the ultra-rich, be that footballers like ronaldinho, fashion icons like georgio armani or hollywood stars like hugh jackman. paradise and super paradise beaches are the places to hang out while ornos, psarou and platis yalos are also known for being celebrity faves, surpassing the now très passé ibiza. dining is an elevated pastime on mykonos, with all-day restaurants like scorpios offering chilled-out cabana-style ambience and fresh seafood while interni is for cosmopolitan foodies who like to overindulge on ceviche and champagne.
matogianni street boasts designer boutiques and chic cafés while the scenic waterfront spot known as ‘little venice’ sports colourful verandahs hanging over the lapping waves. mykonos offers a myriad of experiences and a wander through its pretty bougainvillaea bedecked alleyways evokes a real sense of island life mixed with sophisticated vibes.
property market
mykonos is today one of the most attractive and promising luxury real estate destinations in the mediterranean. villas for sale in mykonos are an excellent investment, ideal for capital appreciation as well as yield generating assets that may reach levels of 8% gross rental returns per year. luxury turnkey villas on prime waterfront locations such as aleomandra, st john, st lazaros are currently priced on average at €12,500 per sqm while brand new villas further away from the seafront are priced at €7,500 per sqm.
Τhis premier waterfront residence is ideally situated on 500 m. of private coastline overlooking Ftelia Bay. The fully-independent villa boasts a 10.000 sq.m. vineyard and a further 125.000 sq.m. of private land providing complete privacy from hilltop to seafront.
The villa is of a pale, cream colour, blending in harmoniously with its natural surroundings. The property consists of four bedrooms and five bathrooms, ensuring comfortable, contemporary living al year long. A guest room, playroom, personnel room, laundry room and cellar, all fully air-conditioned and tastefully decorated, complete the package.
The estate’s mature gardens reveal a large swimming pool, barbecue area and greenhouse, making Miramare Estate the perfect abode for nature lovers. Highlight: The authentic tavern and bar by the waterfront.
