Villa Benediktos is located just minutes from the charming, idyllic village of Ano Mero. With its white walls splashed with vivid colours, its cosy cafes, charming restaurants and centuries-old Panagia Tourlaina and Paleokastro Monasteries, Ano Mero is delightful. The narrow, winding alleyways are filled with a variety of shops, boutiques and jewellers.
Mykonos Town is 11km away. Also known as Hora, the town is a maze of narrow lanes, lined with old picturesque churches, restaurants serving delicious Greek and cosmopolitan cuisine, label-laden boutiques and quirky art galleries. Colourful bougainvillaea decorates the lanes and contrasts vividly with the whitewashed buildings. Hora is fantastic for shopping for souvenirs through to designer goods. The dining scene rivals any Greek island. The Mykonos Antanaclasis Festival takes place at the open-air theatre and the Grypario Cultural Centre, just south of Mykonos Town. It showcases the moods of different artists and musical styles including classical, jazz and Greek numbers alongside acclaimed soloists and ensembles. The Agia Paraskevi Festival in July transforms Mykonos Town with parties and dancing and a procession to honour Saint Agia Paraskevi. A tightrope of crazy paving is all that separates the candy-coloured buildings from the breaking waves in the colourful Little Venice. Its a firm favourite with the well-heeled with waterfront bars, cafes, tavernas and brilliant sunsets.
Whether you are looking for a massive stretch of sugar-white sand or a tiny, secluded cove lapped by turquoise waters, Mykonos has a beach to suit you. There are 25 in all, and two special beaches are on the doorstep of Villa Benediktos. Kalafatis Beach is very popular with families and those who enjoy watersports. There is a windsurf centre as well as a watersports centre. Kalo Livadi Beach is also very close to the villa and is popular with children wanting to kayak. It is quieter than some of the beaches. Paradise Beach and Super Paradise Beach are the main party beaches with buzzing beach bars and nightly famous DJ’s at the clubs.