Ornos, Mykonos

🏖️ Why Visit Ornos, Mykonos?

Ornos is Mykonos for people who want it all – gorgeous beach, family-friendly vibes, brilliant restaurants, and enough going on to keep everyone happy without the madness of the busiest party resorts. 

This crescent-shaped bay on the southwest coast has become the island's unofficial family headquarters, where you can relax (and sample the bar menu) while the kids build sandcastles. It's also the water taxi hub for the southern beaches, so you're perfectly positioned to explore the rest of the island whether you want to hop around the island or just enjoy the novelty of hailing a taxi while waist deep in the sea.

Top reasons to visit Ornos:

• 🏊‍♀️ Sheltered bay with calm, shallow waters perfect for families

• 🚤 Water taxi connections to all the famous southern beaches

• 🍽️ Excellent beachfront restaurants and beach clubs

• 🌳 Natural shade from tamarisk trees – rare on Mykonos

• 🚌 Easy bus connections to Mykonos Town and other beaches

🌊 Top Things to Do in Ornos

Ornos is about having options. Whether you want to chill on the beach, hop between beach clubs, or use it as your base for island exploration, this place delivers without the stress.

Beach Life & Swimming

• Ornos Beach - organized sandy beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, and all facilities

• Calm waters - protected bay means safer swimming for kids and relaxed paddling

• Water sports - jet skiing, paddleboarding, and windsurfing available

• Natural shade - tamarisk trees provide relief from the Greek sun

Beach Clubs & Dining

• Kuzina - stylish beachfront dining with modern Greek cuisine and sea views

• Ornos Beach Bar - relaxed spot for cocktails and light bites right on the sand

• Traditional tavernas - authentic Greek seafood restaurants with reasonable prices

• Beach clubs - sophisticated spots for day drinking and socializing

Island Hopping & Transport

• Water taxi hub - regular boats to Paradise, Super Paradise, Elia, and other beaches

• Bus connections - frequent services to Mykonos Town and airport

• Car rental - easy access to explore the whole island from this central location

• Walking distance - several hotels and restaurants within easy stroll

🏨 Where to Stay on Your Ornos Holidays

Ornos accommodation puts you right in the heart of Mykonos beach life with easy access to everything the island offers, from excellent value family hotels to ultimate luxury resorts.

• Mykonos Waves - Four-star, popular, elegant beachfront property right on Korfos Beach with infinity pool and all sea-view rooms. Stylish accommodation at reasonable prices.

• Yiannaki Hotel - The best value four-star option in Ornos with genuine Greek hospitality and family-run warmth. Just 200 meters from Ornos Beach with traditional Cycladic design, excellent pool area, and that personal touch where staff treat you like family. Great location, reasonable prices, consistently well-reviewed.

• Kove Mykonos - Adults-oriented boutique luxury property with contemporary design. Features stunning infinity pool overlooking Ornos Bay plus private pools, hot tubs, award-winning cave spa, and sophisticated dining.

• Kivotos - The most luxurious in our list. Celebrity favorite with private beach, individually designed suites by famous artists, two infinity pools, world-class spa, and Michelin-level dining.

Whether you're watching the water taxis come and go, enjoying fresh seafood with your toes in the sand, or using Ornos as your launching pad for Mykonos adventures, this bay offers that perfect balance of convenience and Greek island charm. It's sophisticated enough for couples, relaxed enough for families, and connected enough to keep your options open.