Gay Guide

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About LGBTQ+ Mykonos

Mykonos is one of the world's marquee gay island destinations, with most of its bars set in the whitewashed lanes of Chora, the Old Town. Jackie O' by the old port is the long-running institution, with sunset drinks in Little Venice and cabaret at spots like Lola. Elia and Super Paradise are the gay-popular beaches, and the island hosts XLSIOR each August, a premium circuit festival that draws tens of thousands. Mykonos runs on a summer season of beach parties and late nights, pairing Cycladic scenery with one of the busiest party calendars in the Mediterranean.

Hours Daily 19:00/20:00 – 05:00 (≈ June–September)

Stylish bar for gays and friends, with a popular terrace facing the sea. Drinks and cocktails, music and drag shows.

Hours Daily 20:00 – 03:00 (mid-April – mid-October)

Friendly gay-oriented cocktail and music bar.

Hours In the season daily ≈ 21:30 – 05:00 [May – mid-October]

Music and cocktail bar for gays and friends. Busiest between 24:00 and 02:00.

Hours In the season daily 18:00 – 05:00 (mid-April – September)

Gay-friendly cocktail bar with sunset terrace. Occasionally with international DJs, drag queen, gogo dancer or saxophone player.

Elia Beach is a major Mykonos beach with a long-running gay-popular section known for relaxed, clothing-optional sunbathing in summer.

Mykonos LGBTQ+-friendly nudist-friendly beach.

Mykonos Little Venice gorgeous bar with sunset drinks from a terrace overlooking the water.

Mykonos legendary annual international gay circuit festival every August.

Address Mykonos

Mykonos Little Venice piano bar with nightly live cabaret shows.

Mykonos Little Venice cocktail bar with sea views, a long-standing LGBTQ+-popular spot.

Mykonos LGBTQ+-friendly beach next to Super Paradise.

Mykonos boutique LGBTQ+-popular hotel near Super Paradise.

Mykonos Town (Chora) is the island's central nightlife area, with many LGBTQ+-popular bars, terraces, and walkable evening venues.

One of Mykonos's most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, a beachfront bar and club in Mykonos Town known for its rooftop views, pool parties, drag shows, and exuberant party atmosphere. A centerpiece of the island's gay social scene.

A lively gay bar near Mykonos Town's windmills with a large terrace perfect for sunset drinks. At54 draws a mixed international crowd with DJ sets that carry on into the early hours.

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