Hotels near Platis Gialos Beach

Platis Gialos is a 350 m wide family beach on the south coast with shallow water that drops slowly, which makes it the safest of the south coast bays for kids. The beach is fully organised: sunbed pairs run 30-50 EUR in 2026, several mid-range tavernas and beach hotels (Petinos, Mykonos Palace) line the road, and there is a pharmacy 100 m inland. Most importantly, Platis Gialos is the water-taxi hub for the whole south coast - covered boats run every 30 minutes in season to Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari and Elia for 5-8 EUR per leg, often a faster way to beach-hop than the bus.

Pro Tip: Buy a one-way water taxi to Elia at 11:00 and walk back along the coastal trail (40 min) for empty coves and dramatic cliff views.