Greek Beach Clubs
What do you think when you think of Beach Clubs? Do you think Nammos? Do you think Mykonos?
Even though Mykonos is renowned for its beach club culture, you will find beach clubs everywhere on most islands and mainland Greece. They are sections of the beach with sunbeds, beach umbrellas, cabanas and day beds. You pay for your spot and enjoy the day.
We were lucky enough this trip to go to a number of beach clubs, enjoy our club sandwiches and laze the day away!
The famous turquoise and white striped umbrellas at Nammos, Mykonos
Nammos in Psarou beach is the queen of them all! Food, alcohol, beautiful service staff, famous clientele and pumping music have attracted party goers for a number of years. This is THE place to see and be seen… Sun, crystal clear beach, champagne, cigars, Dior beach bags, designer bikinis and Camilla kaftans are everywhere.
Some shopping at Nammos village, Mykonos
And when you get tired of all the above, you can stroll through the manicured gardens of the exquisite Nammos village for some exclusive and amazing shopping. Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Burberry are all here along with jewellery stores, beauty treatment rooms, cafes.
Two sunbed and an umbrella will set you back (from) €150.
The cool design of Ftelia Beach Club, Mykonos
Further to the north of Mykonos is the picturesque Ftelia beach and there you will find Ftelia beach club. Being an interior designer, I love checking the design of different places and Ftelia has a unique feel and colour palette from most beach clubs I have visited, a retro/mid-century aesthetic which I love! Design and aesthetic aside, it is a lot more quieter than most beach clubs with a relaxed chilled vibe, great music and scenery.
The shopping here consists of a vintage Kombi van selling handmade jewellery! Goes so well with the mood of this place
Two sunbeds and an umbrella will set you back €50.
Shopping Ftelia beach style, Mykonos
Halkidiki is in north of mainland Greece, a very popular destination for locals and tourists a like. In one of the towns called Pefkohori, we visited Elephant beach club. A boho/jungle themed beach club right on this most pretty coast line full of pine trees (Pefko - pines hori- village). We got there early so we had prime position right on the beach. Cool music, a lot more locals were enjoying this beach club and again a very chilled vibe. We could go around the many areas of this beach club and have a drink or food, there were many cool places to sit. The beach here was amazing.
Two sunbeds and an umbrella were €40 redeemable on food and drink.
The crystal clear waters at Tortuga, Naxos
Tortuga Beach Bar and Restaurant in Naxos was a pleasant surprise. It has a bit of a boho-meets-Mexico vibe what with some amazing cactus and weathered timber structures. The music was great and the beach was spectacular. Great aesthetic and service makes for good times.
The cabanas for two started at €30 for back row going up to €50 for the front row.
The restaurant at Tortuga, Naxos. A perfect spot to get out of the sun!
Pool or Beach, you can do both at Santanna, Mykonos
Another very popular beach club in Mykonos is SantAnna in Paraga. It has a big saltwater pool, shops, restaurant and bar. It has day beds, cabana sunbeds, pool pillows, it has everything! Catering to a young, hip crowd, this place has a great atmosphere. The staff were very friendly, explained the facilities and showed us around.
The prices vary here based on where and how you want to spend your day. There is sunbed/cabana hire prices and a day here can cost you up to €150 for cabanas. We were there high season and there was also a minimum spend. Strongly recommend you prebook online.
It is a requirement that every beach in Greece has a section for the general public which is free. So if you just want to grab a towel, some sunblock and a bottle of water, you can enjoy some of the most amazing beach in the world, for free!
Greece 2019 - Our accommodation
This year like other years, I like to do my annual pilgrimage to Greece.
There are three certains every Greek holiday – Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos. These three are not negotiable.
Athens, not as a stopover to other places. Athens because of its vibrancy, its colour, its history, its vibe. Thessaloniki, because of I was born there, I have family there and because I feel like I go home. So rich in culture and history. Mykonos, because its Mykonos! My happy place, my Disneyland, my fun spot. I love Mykonos…
In Athens we love staying in Kolonaki. It’s within walking distance to all the main attractions and you get the chance feel like a local. Our accommodation here is Coco-Mat. Great location, flawless interiors and a roof top to enjoy the most beautiful view of Athens.
Our accommodation in Thessaloniki is the Electra Palace, it’s right in Aristotelous Square in the heart of city. Apart from the great location, the staff are wonderful and so accomodating.
We have stayed at a number of amazing places in Mykonos in the past and this year we decided to mix it up a bit. We start our stay at the Rocabella Mykonos. This hotel is located at Agios Stephanos, about 7km from Mykonos town. Going out of my comfort zone of Platys Gialos checking out a different part of the island (for 3 nights anyway!)
For the rest of the stay in Mykonos, we go back to Platys Gialos. I really loved our stay at Thalassa Boutique Hotel last year and look forward to ending my trip with a stay there, right on my favourite beach.
image via 18grapes Naxos
And now for the places we haven’t been before, places we are going for the first time.
This year the “new” spots are Halkidiki, Naxos & Folegandros.
Halkidiki will only be a quick stop, and technically not a “new” spot for me, because when I was young and lived in Greece, Halkidiki was where we spent our summers. You see my mum and dads village (Efkarpia & Mavrothalassa, Serres) is less than 40kms away.
Naxos was really my husbands choice. I was happy to go back to Paros. But we have been to Paros (love Paros!) a number of times and thought lets see Naxos which is so close anyway.
We chose to stay at 18 Grapes which is an all-suite boutique hotel very close to Agios Prokopios beach, which is a beautiful stretch of beach.
image via bluesands Folegandros
Folegandros is one of those islands we have recently started hearing a little about. A couple of friends who have been there and they have come back with glowing feedback. Its landscape looks so unique almost untouched. I am really looking forward to our stay here!
Our accommodation here is Blue Sands Luxury Hotel with the beautiful Agali beach right in front of our hotel. I am looking forward to exploring this beautiful island.
image via bluesands Folegandros
Join our trip both here and on Instagram in the coming days.
Thessaloniki – Electra Palace
Athens – Cocomat Athens
Naxos – 18 Grapes
Folegandros – Blue Sands Luxury Hotel
Mykonos – Rocabella Mykonos
Mykonos – Thalassa Boutique Hotel