Agios Ioannis Mykonos

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Agios Ioannis beach Mykonos

Just about the farthest west you can get on Mykonos, and facing the island of Delos, the beach at AGIOS IOANNIS has been trading on its fame as the main location in the hit 1980s' movie Shirley Valentine.
Agios Ioannis was probably chosen more for its fine sunsets than for any intrinsic merit as a Greek island holiday resort.
Agios Ioannis beach is rather small, with sand and pebble, but it is located in a very picturesque bay and there are lots of small coves to enjoy along this part of the coast.
Although close to Mykonos Town - just 5km away - Agios Ioannis has less to offer than nearby beaches like Ornos and so tends not to attract large crowds.
But, being small Agios Ioannis beach does tend to fill up quickly so, if you plan a day there it is best to make an early start. The sand is gently shelving and fine for families with children.
Agios Ioannis beach is divided by a large rocky outcrop. To the north of the rock is the main Agios Ioannis beach with plenty of umbrellas and sunbeds, a bus stop and car park. At the far northern end the small picturesque chapel of Agios Ioannis sits of above the tiny harbour.
South of the rock is a smaller Agios Ioannis beach. Both beaches are overlooked by extensive hotel development.
There is a also tiny beach at nearby Kapari for those that yearn for solitude. There are no shops or mini markets there as this is still very much beach hotel territory.