Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort
Proudly boasting Mykonos island’s only private sandy beach, sprawling Santa Marina is like a private village, perched on a hillside in the southernmost corner of beautiful Ornos Bay, with sensational views of the island’s coastline and the deep blue Mediterranean.
The choice of accommodation is impressive to say the least, with guests able to choose from 101 rooms and suites, along with 13 villas featuring two to seven bedrooms. Interiors are light in tone and feature natural island accents of wood and raffia, enhanced by views of the calm Aegean Sea.
Common areas take equal advantage of the stunning sea views, with canopied sunbeds and large palm trees for shade, and sunken pavilions built into the wide infinity pool. One particular draw is the Ginkgo Spa, which offers five treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite, and the only traditional hammam on Mykonos.
Elevated above the private sandy beach is Buddha-Bar Beach Mykonos, one of the most sought-after beach bars on the island, where guests and glitterati sip on first-class cocktails while celebrity DJs spin the best in world music. It’s one of four options for dining in the resort, the others being poolside and beachfront restaurants, as well as Elais Restaurant which offers Greek-Mediterranean flavours complemented by wonderful sea views.
