Katikies Mykonos
Think of the Cyclades and the mind conjures images of whitewashed buildings, stacked like cubes and tumbling down hillsides towards sapphire-blue bays. That’s precisely what you’ll find at Katikies Mykonos, a worthy member of Leading Hotels of the World, just four kilometres from Mykonos Town above a sandy stretch of Agios Ioannis beach.
The 35 suites epitomise chic seaside living, with crisp blue and white décor, sensational sea views and either private pools or open-air hot tubs. Stray from your suite and you’ll find two communal pools, one at reception level with deeper water for proper swimming, and an upstairs infinity pool with panoramic views and circular daybeds big enough for two.
There’s also a small boutique, a calming spa offering a wide range of treatments, a compact fitness centre and Botrini’s Mykonos, one of the island’s most exclusive fine-dining restaurants.