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 super yachts 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 bougainvillea bedecked alleyways evokes a real sense of island life mixed with sophisticated vibes.
set into the rugged hillside of mykonos with uninterrupted views across the aegean toward delos and the island’s historic harbour, cyllene is a contemporary residence designed in close dialogue with its landscape. conceived as a low-profile architectural composition embedded into the terrain, the property combines restrained cycladic geometry with natural stone, shaded terraces, and expansive openings that draw the horizon into every principal space.
positioned only a short walk from the sea and approximately 15 minutes from mykonos town, the villa occupies a privileged elevated setting that balances privacy with immediate access to the island’s coastline and energy. the approach follows the contours of the hillside, gradually revealing layered terraces, planted roofs, and broad panoramic views that extend across the water from sunrise through the final light of evening.
spanning approximately 600 sqm across three levels on a 4,000 sqm plot, the residence has been designed around a continuous relationship between interior and exterior living. broad sliding openings connect the principal living and dining areas directly to shaded verandas, outdoor lounges, and the infinity-edge pool, allowing the house to function as a series of interconnected open-air spaces during the summer months. natural materials — pale stone, textured plaster, oak detailing, and soft neutral fabrics — create a calm and grounded atmosphere throughout.
the main living area is generous in scale yet intentionally restrained in tone, with clean architectural lines softened by handcrafted finishes and filtered natural light. the kitchen and dining spaces sit openly within the plan, oriented toward the sea and framed by floor-to-ceiling glazing that captures the movement of light across the bay throughout the day. from nearly every position within the home, the landscape remains present.
two principal suites occupy the upper level, each designed with complete privacy and direct access to private terraces and plunge pools overlooking the aegean. the bedrooms are deliberately understated, allowing the surrounding views and changing light to define the atmosphere of the spaces. additional en-suite guest bedrooms are positioned on the lower level, opening onto sheltered courtyards and terraces integrated into the hillside.
the outdoor areas unfold across multiple levels of stone terraces and landscaped gardens planted with drought-resistant mediterranean vegetation that responds naturally to the mykonian climate. pergola-covered lounges provide shade throughout the day, while the infinity pool extends visually toward the sea beyond. the architecture subtly minimises visual impact on the landscape through partially subterranean design, planted roofs, and the use of local stone that echoes the surrounding terrain.
as dusk settles over the island, the view gradually shifts from open blue water to the distant lights of mykonos town and the harbour across the bay. the terraces remain quiet and protected from the wind, with the final warmth of the stone lingering well into the evening.
eligible for both the greek golden visa and the greek non dom programme.
