Mykonos Confidential

Life is not all about just sushi. Here you get one of the best opportunities to learn about the rich Thai cuisine. Explosive flavors with coconut milk, lemongrass and chilli blend harmoniously, resulting in dishes like green curry with shrimp, salad with beef and green mango, and traditional Pad Thai. And this is just the beginning, as the restaurant with its Asian decor and bamboo elements throughout is where you will find a wide selection of Chinese cuisine with dishes like Peking duck and chop suey.

Far from the tourist spots and the crowds, this is the perfect place to escape the hordes of the island’s visitors. It is well known to the locals, the Koutouki being one of their favorite haunts, which they visit for the local wine and evenings with live music, usually out of the summer period. You will visit it for the tranquility and its grilled meats, above all its famous lamb chops.

The sweet creations by Elina, which have both locals and visitors swooning, are essential for anyone with a sweet tooth. In the shopping center on the airport road, choose from a list of small sweet creations that are guaranteed to be of the highest quality, with first class ingredients and creative recipes. The profiteroles, the  three types of chocolate mousse and the homemade ice cream are all absolute musts. From 8 in the morning you can sit down for breakfast at the outdoor tables with aromatic coffee and homemade croissants, while in the evening you can order a cocktail.

Sit outside the shop, positioned in the most strategic location for viewing everything in the Matogiannia triangle, and just relax and enjoy one of Kayak’s sublime flavours, such as the feast of cool citrus, tangerine, orange and lemon or the original combination of rose-champagne. If you are in the mood for something special, choose a dessert like the chocolate tart by French chef patissier Pierre Herme.

Imagine a delicious alchemy based on a combination of Japanese culinary tradition and colorful elements from Peruvian cuisine. This is the recipe Nobu Matsuhisa has applied giving a deeper meaning to the word ‘fusion’ and creating a compelling experience.  Make your way to the elegant restaurant area, which creates an artful balance between island aesthetics and Japanese minimalism. Try the best sushi of your life, made by admirable artists whom you can admire at work, and the signature dish, black cod with sweet miso.

On renowned Agia Kyriaki Square nothing has changed for the Chora’s hottest bar since the inception of tourist Mykonos. The drag queens are not perturbed by the “Athenians” next door and expose their provocative curves sitting on the mantel outside from early on. Later, their renowned performance really steals the shows both inside and outside the bar, singing the anthem I Will Survive.

Nautical symbols combined with diamonds in vibrant colours: a new collection by uncompromising jewelry designer Nikos Koulis.

Many sporting choices and a good opportunity to learn water skiing at the Blindside Watersports school.

Apart from Paradise Watersports, which offers numerous water-sports, you will also find one of the best diving schools run by Costas Sgourakis, Dive Adventure.