Mykonos Blu, A Resort To Live

Descending in a cascade of whitewashed bungalows and villas to the sands of Psarou Beach, Mykonos Blu, A Resort to Live is one of the island’s most coveted waterfront settings with the Aegean quite literally at its feet.

Mykonos Blu has been part of the Psarou landscape for years, and its position remains exceptional. White Cycladic buildings tumble down the hillside towards a private section of the beach, with stone paths, gardens and terraces revealing glimpses of brilliant blue water at almost every turn. Below, yachts gather in the bay and Psarou provides all the glamour associated with modern Mykonos, while the hotel retains the relaxed character of a proper island resort.

There is plenty of space here, and that matters. Accommodation stretches from traditional island bungalows to substantial waterfront villas, the pool occupies its own dramatic terrace and the beach creates an entirely different world at the bottom of the gardens. You can embrace the energy of Psarou whenever you wish, then retreat back into the quieter levels of the hotel when the mood changes.

Rooms & Suites

The accommodation is unusually varied, beginning with Island Bungalows and moving through waterfront rooms, Honeymoon Bungalows and spacious bungalow suites. White walls, built in furnishings and flashes of Aegean blue give the interiors an unmistakably Cycladic identity, while terraces and balconies keep the sea and gardens closely connected to the rooms.

Private pools and hydro massage bathtubs appear throughout the higher categories, including the Island Bungalow with Private Pool and a collection of open plan and waterfront suites. There are also apartments with shared pools, an appealing option for families who want additional space while retaining the atmosphere and facilities of the resort.

The villas take Mykonos Blu into altogether more indulgent territory. Island Blu, Endless Blu, Deep Blu and Cobalt Blu offer increasingly generous spaces, while the Grand Blu Suite sits directly on the waterfront with its own pool. At the top of the collection, the Royal Blu Mansion with its private shaded pool provides the sort of expansive retreat made for bringing family or friends together beside the Aegean.

Dining

Dining makes full use of the waterfront. Aegean Poets is the principal restaurant, with seafood and Mediterranean cooking accompanied by wide views across Psarou, while L’Archipel Brasserie brings lunch closer to the pool with grilled dishes, salads and relaxed daytime plates.

Delos Lounge Bar is particularly inviting once the light begins to soften over the bay. Psarou has an unmistakable buzz in summer, and sitting above it with a drink while yachts come and go gives evenings at Blu a character all their own. The wider beach scene is only steps away whenever you fancy carrying the night on elsewhere.

Experience

The two level infinity pool is one of the hotel’s defining spaces, a sweep of blue water that seems to spill towards the Aegean below. Its terraces give you plenty of room to settle in for the day, although the temptation of Psarou Beach at the bottom of the hotel is never far away.

Mykonos Blu has its own private section of the sand with loungers and beach service, turning the bay into a natural extension of the resort. Swimming in the clear water first thing in the morning is particularly lovely, while sailing can take you away from Psarou altogether for an afternoon exploring the southern coastline and smaller coves of Mykonos.

Wellness

Elixir Fitness Gallery Spa provides the restorative side of the stay, with massage and beauty treatments complemented by a sauna and fitness centre. After the bright light and energy of the beach, it offers a welcome change of atmosphere and an easy place to disappear for an hour or two.

Wellness can also be as simple as the surroundings themselves. A morning swim, time beside the infinity pool and a slow afternoon on the beach create their own natural rhythm, with the spa there whenever you want to take things a little further.

Where

Psarou puts you at the heart of one of Mykonos’ most celebrated stretches of coast, with the beach scene immediately below and Mykonos Town close enough to become part of any evening. That combination is the enduring appeal of Mykonos Blu, giving you the glamour and energy of the island when you want it, with a whitewashed Aegean resort to come home to afterwards.

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