Mykonos, GreeceElia Beach
Panoptis Escape
Bohemian clifftop villas
Elia Beach Mykonos, Greece
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Myconian CollectionBohemian clifftop villas
This private villa enclave occupies the island's highest hotel vantage point, trading noisy beach clubs for open Aegean horizons.
What it’s good at
Notable
Blackened timber frames, rattan ceilings, and carved ram heads shape the clifftop villas.
Notable
Dedicated round-the-clock Artisans unpack bags, charter yachts, and serve poolside iced sorbet.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Myconian Panoptis Escape is a luxurious escape with dazzling sea views — in this case, 360-degree panoramas over Elia Beach and the bright blue Aegean from its clifftop perch.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Elia Beach sits just down the hillside, where calm waters meet seaside tavernas along the island's longest stretch of sand.
The rooms
Villas have stone floors and woven rattan ceilings, and many open onto private infinity pools bordered by sand.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A saltwater infinity pool stretches 23 meters along the clifftop, lined with thatched cabanas and oversized daybeds.
Panoptis Escape Restaurant
The kitchen cooks Aegean seafood over an open-fire grill, with tables facing wide windows over the water.
At the table
The open-air lounge and terrace bar pour Greek wines beside the pool, with communal wooden tables under leafy trees.
How it began
Greek theatre director Antonis Kalogridis designed the estate for the island-born Daktylides family, embedding rough-hewn stone into the cliffside.
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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.