Elia: Coastal settlement south of Áno Merá and Kalo Livadi

Elia as a specific location

Elia is a coastal settlement south of Áno Merá and Kalo Livadi. The term coastal settlement describes the character of the place; its location south of the two named reference points also situates it geographically. When planning, you can first distinguish whether you want to choose Elia itself as your destination or explore Mykonos as the broader travel area. The place name answers the first question, and the island references answer the second. This lets you start by orienting yourself around the settlement and then expand your focus to the larger destination.

Distribution of beaches on Mykonos

Mykonos has at least 25 beaches spread across the island. The wording provides two useful details for context: “at least” indicates a lower bound rather than a definitive total, and the distribution describes beaches at the island level. This is therefore a broad overview of Mykonos, not a description of a single place. This distinction is helpful when planning a stay: Elia can name the specific destination you are searching for, while the number of beaches characterizes the wider travel area. Reading both details together makes a clear distinction between choosing a place and considering the island as a whole.

The historic reputation of the beach bars

The beach bars Paradise and Super Paradise have shaped Mykonos’s reputation since the 1970s. This historical reference adds a time perspective to the geographic orientation: the distribution of beaches describes the island spatially, while the history of the two bars provides context for part of the island’s reputation. Compared with the number of beaches, the historical detail is framed differently: it refers to a period, whereas the number gives a minimum and the distribution. Together, these provide a temporal and a spatial perspective on Mykonos. Both details complement Elia’s specific location without replacing it.

Elia Beach: beach and water sports

The Greek National Tourism Organization describes Elia Beach as extensive. One section is designated for naturists. These statements concern Elia itself and provide a more specific reference point than the total number of beaches on Mykonos. Before visiting the beach, check the current local layout and conditions.

Visit Greece also lists jet skiing and parasailing in Elia. These two activities are options for an active beach day; their current availability and bookability depend on the respective providers and conditions. If water sports are important to your trip, check the specific options for your dates. This is different from the historical account of Paradise and Super Paradise, which concerns other beach bars on the island.

When searching for hotels, start with the location you want: Elia refers to the coastal settlement, while Mykonos refers to the entire island. For individual accommodations, compare the listed address with the beach destination you want to visit. This keeps the specific place, the island-wide perspective, and the features of a particular hotel clearly distinct. For trips to other beaches, check routes and current options before booking.

Discover more destinations: Klouvas, Kalafatis, Agios Stefanos, Áno Merá, Míkonos, Ornos, Psarrou, Mykonos

For the broader travel overview: Mikonos.