View of Paraga, Paradise & Super Paradise, The south-coast beaches, Mykonos

Mykonos · The south-coast beaches · Παράγκα, Παράδεισος, Σούπερ Παράδεισος

The party coast of Mykonos

East of Platis Gialos the coast turns into the reason many people come to Mykonos at all. At Paraga, Scorpios hosts its long sunset gatherings over the sea. Paradise has partied since 1969, when the Paradise Beach club opened, with dancing on the sand from late afternoon; on the cliff at its western end, Cavo Paradiso, open since 1993, is the island's open-air superclub, with world-famous DJs who come on around 01:45 and play until the sun is up. Over the hill lies Super Paradise, with the JackieO' beach club.

The party coast: beach clubs by day, Cavo Paradiso until breakfast

The story of Paraga, Paradise & Super Paradise

Mykonos discovered the party long before the rest of Greece. The jet set came in the 1960s; in the 1970s the beaches were known for nude bathing; and by the 1980s the island had become one of the great gay destinations of Europe, which it still is. The beach clubs of this coast grew out of all three.

Be warned, cheerfully: this is one of the most expensive coastlines in Greece. Tables with sunbeds, bottle service and cabanas are priced for people with yachts. The good news is that the beaches themselves are public, the bus and the beach boat are cheap, and nothing stops you dancing on the sand.

Where to stay

Where you'll wake up in Paraga, Paradise & Super Paradise

Where to eat

Tables we love in Paraga, Paradise & Super Paradise

Beach restaurant & sunset sessions
Scorpios

Paraga · The south-coast beaches

A restaurant and beach on the rocky point of Paraga, best known for its Sunset Rituals, long evening sessions of music as the sun drops into the sea. Closed for the winter.
Beach club
JackieO' Beach Club

Super Paradise · The south-coast beaches

A beach club with a restaurant and a pool at Super Paradise, with a sister bar in town; in 2026 the town bar opened on 9 April and the beach on 15 May.

Within an easy drive

Around Paraga, Paradise & Super Paradise

Super Paradise beach, Mykonos

Super Paradise

The next bay east, with the JackieO' beach club.

Platis Gialos beach

Platis Gialos

Where the beach boats come from.

Good to know

Before you go to Paraga, Paradise & Super Paradise

Getting there

Buses from Fabrika in Chora go to Paraga and Paradise; beach boats from Platis Gialos and Ornos call at Paraga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari and Elia. In the small hours, expect a queue for taxis.

When to go

Arrive at Paradise for the afternoon party, eat, nap, and go up to Cavo Paradiso after midnight. July and August are peak season.

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