The Best Beach Clubs in Mykonos (2026)
Scorpios on Paraga is the design-led, bohemian one and the most consistently good. Nammos on Psarou is the glossy, expensive, be-seen one. Principote on Panormos and Alemagou on Ftelia are the quieter north-coast alternatives, both worth the drive. Expect €40 to €110 per sunbed depending on the row, plus a food and drink minimum on top. Book two to four weeks ahead for weekends in July and August, and be ready to do it over WhatsApp.
Mykonos beach clubs aren't beach clubs in the way the rest of the Mediterranean means it. They're full-day venues with multiple bars, a serious restaurant, a booked DJ, sometimes water sports and a spa, and the good ones run a production standard you won't find on another Greek island.
The thing nobody tells you first: almost every club here changes character around four or five in the afternoon. The daytime version is lounging and long lunches. Then the set gets louder, the crowd stands up, and by six you're at something much closer to a party. If you want a quiet swim, come in the morning and leave by three. If you want the thing Mykonos is famous for, arrive at two and stay.
The south coast (Paraga, Psarou, Paradise) is where most of the big names sit, four to eight kilometres from Mykonos Town and easy to reach. The north coast, Panormos and Ftelia, is quieter and needs a car or taxi. The trade-off is wind: the meltemi hammers the north side, and Ftelia especially. On a gusty day, go south. Read our list of favorite hotels in Mykonos before planning your stay.
If you're deciding between islands before you get to the club question, our comparison of Paros vs Mykonos covers which suits which kind of trip — and if you land on Paros instead, our guide to the best beach clubs in Paros is the equivalent for that island.
Scorpios
Paraga Beach, and the one to book if you only book one. Scorpios operates under the Soho House umbrella and has built a genuine global following on something other than bottle service with natural materials, a curated events programme, and sunset rituals that the club takes seriously enough to structure the whole day around. The aesthetic skews linen rather than neon.
It's less about volume than almost anything else on this list, which is exactly why it works. The crowd is there for the setting and the music rather than to be photographed. Reservations are essential, and for July and August weekends you want to be booking two to four weeks out.
The day it's on matters. Scorpios runs a rotating artist programme, and a quiet Monday afternoon is a completely different venue from a Thursday sunset. Check the schedule before you pick a date, not after.
Nammos
Psarou Beach, and the most famous beach club in Greece. Nammos is the luxury-and-champagne version with celebrities, superyachts anchored offshore, a designer shopping village attached, and prices at the top of the island. The seafood and sushi are genuinely good. The service is polished, and the energy builds through the afternoon into something spectacular by five. We came at three pm and it was very mellow, but people were dancing on tables within a couple of hours.
Front-row loungers at Psarou are the most contested real estate in the Aegean by lunchtime. In high season, direct reservations are close to impossible and the good spots come through villa concierges. If you're arriving without one, get there by noon.
Whether it's worth it depends entirely on what you're buying. Nobody goes to Nammos for a quiet swim.
Principote
Panormos Beach, on the quieter north coast, and the club that's climbed fastest in reputation over the past few years.
It's high-end without the density of Paraga and Paradise. The focus is on their incredible food with long lunches that drift into an increasingly social afternoon. The sunset sessions are the draw rather than a peak-hour set. Cabanas run around €500 with minimum spend included, which sounds steep until you compare it to a front row at Nammos. You'll need a taxi or a car as it sits away from the main bus routes.
Alemagou
Ftelia Beach, and the connoisseur's pick. Alemagou is the hippy-chic, surf-leaning one with natural wood and stone, earthy textures, an organic Mediterranean menu built on local sourcing, and a rhythm that runs long lunch into sunset rather than building to a peak. There's a wellness side to it too, with yoga and similar. No superyachts, no magnums, no visible celebrity. If the champagne version of Mykonos sounds exhausting, this is where to go instead. The catch is Ftelia's wind. It's the most exposed beach on the island, which is why it's the surf beach. On a meltemi day you'll be sandblasted. Check the forecast.
SantAnna
Paraga Beach location with a huge pool-and-cabana complex that functions as the island's epicentre for the five o'clock champagne-spray version of the day. It's the most production-heavy venue on Mykonos. Big pool, big DJ names on the 2026 programme, big crowd. If that's the trip you came for, this is the purest expression of it. Reservation-only in peak season.
JackieO' Beach
Super Paradise Beach. Vibrant, inclusive, and the most reliably fun club on the island — a long-running fixture of Mykonos's LGBTQ+ scene that's become a genuinely mixed crowd without losing its character. Good food, strong drag and cabaret programming, and less pretension than anywhere else at this price point.
Kalua
Paraga Beach. Trendy, upbeat, and considerably more relaxed than its neighbours — a good middle option if SantAnna sounds like too much and Scorpios is booked out.
Solymar
Kalo Livadi, on the eastern side. Gold sand, a slower tempo, and a family-viable option, which is rare in this company. If you're travelling with children and still want a proper club day, this is the one.
Super Paradise Beach Club
The better-value party beach. Less exclusive, less expensive, more straightforwardly fun. If the minimum spends elsewhere are the problem rather than the crowds, come here.
What It Actually Costs
Mykonos beach clubs are the most expensive in Greece and it isn't close. At the premium clubs, budget €40 to €110 per sunbed depending on which row you're in, and front rows can go well past that. On top of the sunbed, most clubs run a food and drink minimum spend of roughly €50 to €150 per person. Cocktails sit around €22 to €27, which stacks up faster than anyone expects.
Treat the menu as a contract. Confirm the minimum spend before you settle in, and read the bill line by line before you pay. This is standard advice for Mykonos for a reason.
Booking is often done over WhatsApp rather than through official websites, and WhatsApp is frequently the more effective channel. For Scorpios, SantAnna, Nammos, and Principote in July and August, turning up without a reservation is not a plan.
Two practical notes. Carry a passport or EU ID — a 2025 law tightened alcohol ID checks and clubs do enforce it. And bring cash as well as a card, because some taxis still won't take one.
Best Time to Visit and When to Book
The season runs mid-April to mid-October. Outside that, the clubs close and the island genuinely empties.
June and September are the sweet spot — warm water, full programming, thinner crowds, and softer prices. September in particular holds its heat and loses its queues after the first week.
July and August are peak in every direction. Hottest, busiest, most expensive, and the only time the full DJ programme is running at every venue. If the music is why you're going, this is when to go. Book everything weeks ahead.
May and early October are quieter and cheaper, with the meltemi as the wildcard. Some clubs won't be at full tilt.
For hotels, Mykonos books earlier than most Greek islands. Six to nine months out for August, three to four for June and September. The gap between an August rate and a late-September rate on the same room is routinely fifty percent or more.
Our guide to the best hotels in Mykonos covers where to base yourself relative to the beaches, which matters here, because the difference between staying near Psarou and staying in Mykonos Town changes every day of your trip. For the wider picture, our roundup of the best Greek islands for luxury travel puts Mykonos in context against the alternatives.
FAQ
How much does a beach club in Mykonos cost? Budget €40 to €110 per sunbed at the premium clubs, with front rows higher, plus a minimum food and drink spend of roughly €50 to €150 per person. A cabana at a top club like Principote runs around €500 with the minimum included. Cocktails are €22 to €27. A relaxed day for two at a premium club realistically lands between €300 and €600.
Do you need to book beach clubs in Mykonos in advance? In July and August, yes — two to four weeks ahead for weekend slots at Scorpios, SantAnna, Nammos, and Principote. Many clubs use WhatsApp as their primary booking channel, which works better than their websites. If you arrive without a reservation, be there by noon or one at the latest.
Which is the best beach club in Mykonos? Scorpios, for most people. It has the strongest sense of place, the best-curated music programme, and it doesn't depend on spending enormous amounts to enjoy. Nammos is the more glamorous choice and the more expensive one. Principote and Alemagou are better if you want the north coast and a quieter day.
What is the difference between Scorpios and Nammos? Scorpios is bohemian and design-led — natural materials, curated sunset rituals, linen rather than logos. Nammos is luxury and spectacle — celebrities, superyachts, a designer shopping village, and the highest prices on the island. Both are excellent at what they do; they're aimed at different trips.
Are Mykonos beach clubs family friendly? Mostly not, particularly after four in the afternoon when the volume changes. Solymar at Kalo Livadi is the most workable with children, and mornings anywhere are calmer than afternoons. If you're travelling with kids, our guide to the best Greek islands for families points at islands that suit better than Mykonos does.
When do Mykonos beach clubs open and close? Most open in April or May and close in mid-October. The full programming runs June through September. Outside the season, the beaches remain but the venues don't.