Mykonos, GreeceElia Beach
Myconian Avaton
Monochrome cliffside villas
Elia Beach Mykonos, Greece
Opened
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
Myconian CollectionMonochrome cliffside villas
Carved into bare coastal rock, the property trades breezy Cycladic blue for dramatic black-and-white living high above Elia Beach.
“The Wild by Interni, Cali Mykonos and Myconian Avaton dot the southeastern coastline providing elegant hideaways in the middle of, well, not much, besides nature.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Poured concrete floors meet carved granite slabs and crimson accents across monochrome suites.
Notable
Heated indoor thalassotherapy pools cycle through varying salinity levels beneath the cliffside.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The look is contemporary, full of contrasting black and white and vivid pops of color, a welcome departure from the white-and-Aegean-blue standard.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Elia Beach sits directly below the cliffs. The bustling alleys of Mykonos Town are eleven kilometers west.
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The rooms
Suites have poured concrete floors and carved stone sinks. Many open onto private plunge pools facing the sea.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
Fiber-optic constellation lights illuminate the cliffside infinity pool after dark. Outdoor massages take place beneath olive branches on stone terraces.
The thalassotherapy pools
Swan-neck jets feed heated indoor seawater pools, and candlelit loungers line the dark stone walls.
At the table
Panorama serves local seafood on the cliffside terrace, and Kokkino pours cocktails beside the infinity pool.
How it began
The name comes from the ancient Greek word for sacred ground where no common foot may tread.
Mykonos
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.