Mykonos Confidential

In Marilis’s small shop you will find handmade silver and gold jewellery with cords and stones, including her own designs. Turquoise, amethyst and coral dress her creations with summer colour tendencies. Since this year the shop has been focusing on recycling. Innovative bags and collections made of recyclable materials (bottle tops, etc). The store also includes beautiful wedding wreaths, which can be specially designed.

In this temple of gold you will find unique jewellery collections with brilliants and semi-precious stones created exclusively for D/A Anagnostopoulos, as well as authentic art deco jewellery from the  ‘30s, Chanel watches and pieces by Elle Amber, which adorn the displays on Mykonos and Harvey Nichols in London. This year a second shop also opened in Chora. (B’ store: 10 Polykandrioti, Chora, Tel. +30 22890 78104)

From jewellery and watches with free diamonds from the Happy Diamonds series, to accessories, bags, purses and sunglasses by Chopard, this is now the island’s one-stop-shop for the famous French fashion house. Among the haute couture jewellery creations, you will also find LUC and 1000 Miglia men’s watches.

In Christos Aktipis’s shop you’ll find unique handmade jewellery with natural pebbles carved by the sea, set in silver, steel, leather, rubber or cord. Among the renewed collections are one-of-a-kind bracelets and rings in simple, minimal designs for both men and women. Pick your favourite jewels—the uniqueness of every pebble will make you never want to part with it. Seek out this year’s wave ring, made of different materials such as silver, copper or bronze, and combine all the different shades together.

Even during an economic crisis, when real estate on Mykonos is still a serious business. However, what are the new rules governing the real estate market on the island of the winds and what areas still merit new investments? Before you make your next move, read the following.

A small friendly neighbourhood with rooms for 2-5 people with a mix of island architecture and country style décor, carefully selected antiques and LCD satellite TV. Breakfast is served in the rooms daily.

What’s new: The playground to keep the little guests busy.

Where all colours are allowed, 15 brand new suites offer a sedate pop design in bright tones and cosy furniture, combining Mykonian architecture with Italian decor. Among the pluses are the Jacuzzi in the superior and executive suites, and the atmospheric Capelayo restaurant.

Τhe Ostraco stresses its bohemian mood through a mysterious atmosphere with low lighting and modern stone design. The 21 rooms’ interiors are dominated by a combination of minimal style and Mykonian tradition with touches of intense colour. Outdoors, the focus is on pergolas with flower beds, two small chapels for weddings, outdoor chess and the renovated pool.

What’s new: Miniature sculptures by Chryssa Andronicus in the reception.

Located on a private cove between Platys Gialos and Psarrou, it gives the sensation of isolation at sea, as if you were living on a boat which has been tastefully decorated. The close relationship with the water and generous views as well as the amenities, including 2 restaurants and 4 bars for all types of taste, give the image of a resort that has everything: Jacuzzis in the superior and deluxe rooms, SPA bathrooms and hydro massage.

A beehive of small Cycladic houses, developed to create a unique form of hospitality out of every day norms. With the focus on island beauty, the interiors of the rooms, studio and maisonettes manage to avoid any uniformity in their simple and unostentatious furnishings.
Hot point: The Oniro bar for drinks with a view and its cocktail and sangria parties.

What’s new: Τhe 8 superior rooms which take on a minimal concept with a palette of pastel shades, have been divided into a bedroom and living-room and have been fitted with Wi-Fi.