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Nomad Mykonos

Roamers’ rest

Smooth-curved Kalo Livadi

Adults-only holistic hideaway Nomad Mykonos has a fond affiliation with the Greek isle’s unbridled nature. Not to be confused with its namesake hotels in NY and LA, this hotel’s rugged minimalism (artfully imperfect vases, unpolished stone sinks, driftwood furnishings and willow baskets) seems to take inspiration from the surrounding sun-parched hills and peaceful dirty-blonde sands of Kalo Livadi beach close by. And, this appreciation is infused into the hotel’s philosophy too, which espouses barefoot frolicking and alfresco living – all suites have a terrace and a private pool or hot tub, activities involve plenty of fresh sea air or taking lesser-trodden paths, and the bar has a scattering of hammocks and pouffes gathered around an open fire. An ideal place to pause for those with an equally wild nature. 

Planes

Mykonos International is a mere 15-minute drive from the hotel; transfers for up to two guests can be arranged for €60 each way. There are direct flights to here from major cities throughout Europe, but most flights stopover in Athens first.

Automobiles

A car may come in handy for exploring the north coast and tucked-away beaches, but with a beauty-spot beach just a short walk away, you could easily just flop and drop. If you do acquire some wheels, there’s free parking onsite.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Kick off your shoes, lather on the SPF and head out into the sunshine – with most activities focused on the outdoors, you’ll get used to (mostly) not having a roof over your head here. Each suite has either a pool, hot tub or both set into its terrace, so you’ll spend a fair amount of time submerged. Or, paddle in the deep-blue waters of the Aegean, which laps at beautiful white-sand beach Kalo Livadi, just 200 metres away. A gentle breeze and calm waters also allow for wakeboarding, canoeing, pedal-boat trips and other watersports. Mosey your way through Mykonos’ sun-baked scrub and gently undulating hills on horseback (with an experienced rider) before trotting through the surf on Fokos Beach. Or cruise out on a luxury yacht to Delos Island, the birthplace of Apollo, to see its ruins of once grand temples, amphitheatres and houses – the Terrace of the Lions, which still has its snarling sculptures, makes quite an impression. Mykonos Town is just a 20-minute drive from the hotel, where you can capture the sunlit historic windmills for Instagram posterity, tour museums on archeological intrigues and the island’s maritime past, and browse indie boutiques: we like Amnesia for its quirky printed wares, Jardin for its moccasin boots and flowery dresses, and the dainty leather sandals from Liontis (55 Matogianni). And take a scenic hour’s hike to the west and you can reward yourself with flights of kala krasia (‘good wine’, as the locals say) and lovingly made mezze at Mykonos Vioma Organic Farm – arrive at harvest time and you can even help to ‘stomp’ the grapes.

Nomad Mykonos

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Kalo Livadi, Mykonos, Mykonos, 84 600