Summary:
Kalo Livadi, Kalafatis, and Agia Anna beaches are all a short drive away — around 3 km — from this three-bedroom Cycladic villa with a private pool, set in the tranquil inland village of Ano Mera. The all-white interiors are bright and airy, with characteristic island detailing and a calm, uncluttered feel that makes it easy to settle in from day one. The private pool adds a genuine retreat quality to the outdoor space, giving you somewhere to decompress between beach days without leaving the property. Inside, the kitchen and living areas are well-equipped and filled with natural light, and the bedrooms are finished to a comfortable standard with quality mattresses. Ano Mera's central square, with its tavernas, bakeries, and cafés, is a five-minute walk, so day-to-day needs are easily handled on foot. WiFi and private parking are included.
The Space:
Step into Eidolion Essence and get ready for your luxurious retreat. Our villa is designed for your comfort in a contemporary style with characteristic Cycladic elements, aimed to familiarize you with this island you will not want to leave from.
The patio with the private pool is waiting for you to dip in!
The living room and the kitchen will leave you in awe from the brightness and peace the space exudes. Welcome to the setting of your perfect holiday in space where time sinks in the background. Relax into the sofas after a day of exploring Mykonos or prepare a meal with your loved ones to enjoy in the sunlit kitchen.
The bedrooms with the high quality mattresses will the spaces of your restoration after long strolls taking in the wonders of Mykonos. Rest and restore here for tomorrow’s seaside adventures.
Guest Access:
You'll enjoy exclusive access to the accommodation, including your own private pool.
The Neighborhood:
Ano Mera sits almost exactly at the center of Mykonos, roughly 8 kilometers inland from Chora, and it occupies a different register from the island's famous coastal scene entirely. The landscape here is dry Cycladic countryside — rolling low hills, scattered stone walls, whitewashed houses, and the occasional windmill silhouetted against the sky. It is quiet in a way that is genuinely restorative, and it attracts a different kind of visitor: people who want Mykonos's location and access to its beaches without the noise and density of the waterfront. The village's central square, pedestrianized since 2001 and anchored by the impressive 16th-century Panagia Tourliani Monastery, is a five-minute walk from the villa. Around it you find traditional tavernas serving Mykonian grilled meats and local mezedes, pastry shops with homemade sweets, and cafés where a coffee can last as long as you like.
The beaches are the main event, and from Ano Mera you are exceptionally well-placed to reach several of Mykonos's best. Agia Anna is approximately 3 km away — a small, sandy, relatively sheltered cove near a traditional fishing port, with sunbeds, umbrellas, and a taverna serving fresh fish. It stays quieter than most, and that is a large part of its appeal. Kalafatis, also about 3 km from the villa, is a wider, sandier bay on the southeastern coast, well known among watersports enthusiasts — windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving, and jet skiing are all available there, and the beach has good facilities
including bars and restaurants. Kalo Livadi, roughly 2–3 km away, is one of the longest sandy beaches on the island, calm and well-organized, with shallow clear water that suits families particularly well. Sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, and tavernas line the shore. Further on, Elia — about 4.5 km from Ano Mera — is Mykonos's longest sandy beach, partly organized and partly free, known for its broad expanse and good swimming. From most of these southeastern beaches on a clear day, the outlines of Naxos and Paros are visible on the horizon. Ftelia, approximately 7 km north of the village, is a notably different experience — a long, exposed northern beach popular with windsurfers for the Meltemi winds that sweep across it in summer, wilder and less organized than the southern options.
The landscape around Ano Mera holds a few rewarding day-trip possibilities. The Paleokastro Monastery, about 1 km southeast of the village center, sits on a hill above the village and dates to the 12th century, with the remains of a Byzantine castle and ancient geometric-era tombs in the surrounding area — the views from the hill are worth the short walk alone. The Panagia Tourliani Monastery in the village square is one of the most important religious monuments on the island, founded in 1542, with a striking marble fountain, an ornate bell tower, and a fine collection of Byzantine icons painted by a Cretan master. Two traditional windmills stand on the hill above Ano Mera, a quiet counterpart to the famous Mykonos Town windmills, and worth a short detour for the panoramic view of the island's interior. Mykonos Town (Chora), 8 km away, remains within easy reach for an evening in Little Venice, the famous labyrinthine alleyways, the harbor waterfront, or the wider range of restaurants and bars the capital offers. From the port at Kalafatis, boat trips run to Dragonisi, a small rocky islet just off the eastern coast of Mykonos, known for its sea caves — one large enough to enter by dinghy — and for monk seal sightings.
Day-to-day, Ano Mera is more self-sufficient than it might initially seem. Within the village and its immediate surroundings you find supermarkets, a bakery, and the full range of eating options from a quick coffee to a proper sit-down meal. Local cuisine leans on Mykonian meat dishes — particularly grilled and spit-roasted — along with kopanisti, the island's distinctive spicy aged cheese, served as part of a meze spread. The Vioma Organic Farm, located in the Ano Mera area, offers wine tasting and a hands-on experience of traditional Mykonian farming and winemaking, making for a worthwhile half-day. In summer, the village hosts traditional panigiria — local festivals that run through the night with food, music, and dancing, open to all — a genuinely different side of Mykonos that most visitors who stay only in Chora never see.
An ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking authentic local experiences all year round.
Getting Around:
The property is conveniently located 8.8km from the airport. You can explore Ano Mera on foot but for the rest of the island renting a car is highly recommended.
Other Things to Note:
Please note that a 200euros damage deposit is to be paid upon arrival
Interaction with Guests:
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