Elia Beach, Mykonos – One of the World's Best Gay Beaches

Elia Beach Gay Section - Mykonos, Greece
No trip to Mykonos is complete without a visit to Elia Beach, one of the best gay beaches in the world. Read on and we’ll highlight where to eat, drink and be MARY! And of course, how to get to the secluded gay beach to swim in your birthday suit!

On arrival at Elia, you will easily find the main taverna on the beach, and it’s complete with a gift shop, facilities, showers, and of course, a restaurant.

Heading out to the beach, you will find loungers with menus and even call buttons for you to order a beverage or lunch. This was a perfect stop before making our way down to the gay section.

Two Gay Expats - Mykons, Greece - Elia Beach - Taverna
Elia Beach Taverna
Two Gay Expats - Mykonos, Greece - Elia Beach - Loungers
Beach Loungers
Two Gay Expats - Mykonos, Greece - Elia Beach - Menu & Call Button
Menu & Call Button
Ready for COCKtails!
Ready for COCKtails!

Walk to Elia Beach Gay Section - Mykonos, Greece
Walk to Elia Beach Gay Section - Mykonos, Greece

To find the gay section, head to the right if you are looking at the water from the taverna. It’s also marked with a giant rainbow flag! There are many loungers for rent on this section of the beach as well.

Path to Gay Nude Section
Path to Gay Nude Section
Andy Posing On The Rocks
Andy Posing On The Rocks
Almost There!
Almost There!
Two Gay Expats - Mykonos, Greece - Elia Beach - Clear Water
Elia Gay Nude Beach

If you’re keen to swim or sunbathe naked, simply climb over the rocks past the gay section to find the small gay nude beach. Shoes are helpful, but we managed without. We loved the privacy to strip down and enjoy a skinny dip in the refreshing, crystal clear sea.

Time For A Skinny Dip!
Time For A Skinny Dip!

For more on Elia Beach in glam Mykonos, and Andy looking AMAZING in his first speedo, be sure to check out our Elia Beach Mykonos YouTube video linked here and above!

For even more incredible experiences around Mykonos, check out some awesome guided tours powered by Get Your Guide. We love booking with them when organizing transportation among ‘must see’ destinations becomes a hassle. Get Your Guide is easy to use and book with, and we’ve had some of our best adventures with them. In Mykonos, why not head over to the ancient island of Delos on a day trip? It is definitely one our favorite adventures when in Mykonos!

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