Mykonos
Super Paradise Beach
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Slightly more upscale than Paradise, clothing-optional, predominantly gay beach, and spectacular turquoise water.
Super Paradise sits around a headland from Paradise Beach and has carved out a distinct identity: slightly more upscale, clothing-optional, historically the most celebrated gay beach in the Greek islands, and home to the Jacky O' Beach Club — one of the most famous and photographed beach clubs in Europe. The water here is extraordinarily clear and the bay is sheltered enough to make it a genuinely beautiful beach beyond its party credentials. The crowd is mixed but skews towards a fashion-conscious international gay clientele in peak season, and the atmosphere is more exclusive than the full-hedonism of Paradise Beach.
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What you gain
- ↑Jacky O' Beach Club is one of the most iconic beach venues in the Mediterranean — the combination of extraordinary water, stylish crowd, and party atmosphere that rolls through the day and into the night has made it genuinely famous beyond Mykonos
- ↑The most inclusive and welcoming beach in Greece for LGBTQ+ visitors — Super Paradise's identity as a gay-friendly beach is longstanding and genuine, not just marketing
- ↑The bay's physical setting is exceptional: clearer and more turquoise water than many Mykonos beaches, sheltered from the Meltemi, and beautiful even if you're just here to swim
What you sacrifice
- ↓Remote and difficult to reach without a taxi or organised boat — Super Paradise is not walkable from anywhere and transport costs add up over multiple trips
- ↓The most exclusive and correspondingly expensive beach on the island — Jacky O's pricing reflects its status; this is not a budget beach day
- ↓The clothing-optional policy and very specific crowd identity means it's a poor fit for families or those who want a conventional beach experience
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Other Mykonos neighbourhoods
The only non-tourist part of Mykonos — inland village life, the Panagia Tourliani monastery, and local tavernas.
The iconic whitewashed heart of Mykonos — windmills, Little Venice, and the Matoyianni luxury strip.
The quieter, more upscale south coast — family-friendly beaches, boutique hotels, and a calmer take on the island.
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