Alirene
Alirene sits on the rural ridge above Marathi, surrounded by drystone walls and low hills. Close enough to reach everything that matters on the island in under twenty minutes — and far enough that you actually hear the cicadas.
Tell us your flight or ferry details when you book and we'll have a private transfer waiting at the door. A small island, with everything within a 20-minute drive — from morning at Agios Sostis to dinner above the Little Venice.
The classic family beach — long crescent of golden sand, calm water, and beach-clubs ranged along its length. The Delos boat leaves from here in summer.
The quiet beach the islanders keep for themselves — no sun beds, no music. Walk down from the small chapel and choose your patch of sand.
The whitewashed alleys, the windmills above the bay, and Little Venice at sunset. Best wandered after 18:00 when the cruise day-trippers have left.
The sacred island, birthplace of Apollo. A UNESCO site you can walk in three quiet hours. Boats leave from the Old Port in summer; we can book ahead for you.
No reservations, no electricity. Grilled fish and a single shared table under the tamarisk trees. Worth the wait, and worth the slow drive home.
The island's second village — a working square, the Panagia Tourliani monastery, and a few real tavernas. Where Mykonos still feels like a village.