Published 29 March 2026. Last reviewed 1 June 2026
Agios Sostis is the antidote to the organised south coast. It sits on the rugged north side of the island, a wide stretch of natural sand with no sunbeds, no umbrellas for hire and no music, just the beach as it is. For travellers tired of paying for a lounger and a soundtrack, that emptiness is the entire appeal.
The water is clean and clear, but the north coast is more exposed than the sheltered south, so the sea here is livelier and the beach can catch the meltemi wind. On a calm day it is glorious and swimmable, on a windy one it is dramatic and better for a walk, and reading the forecast is the difference between a perfect day and a sandy one.
The other reason people come is lunch. On the hill above the beach sits Kikis Tavern, a small, legendary taverna with no sign, no phone, no bookings and famously no electricity, cooking grilled meat, fish and salads over charcoal. The queue starts around midday and the wait can be long, but regulars will tell you it is part of the ritual and worth every minute.
Who it suits: independent travellers who want a wild, natural beach, food lovers happy to queue for Kikis, and anyone who would rather lay a towel on empty sand than rent a daybed.
Who should skip it: families wanting calm shallow water and facilities should choose Ornos, and anyone who needs a sunbed, a bar and an easy organised day will be happier on the south coast.
Beach clubs near Agios Sostis Beach
Agios Sostis has no beach club and no sunbeds, and that raw simplicity is the whole point. The one institution is Kikis Tavern on the hill above the sand, a charcoal grill taverna that takes no bookings, so for daybeds and a club scene you look to the south coast beaches instead. For the current island lineup and to send an enquiry, use our Mykonos beach club directory.
Agios Sostis Beach, Mykonos
Agios Sostis is on the north coast about 20 minutes by car from Mykonos town, with rough parking near the top of the path and a short walk down to the sand. Public transport is limited on this side of the island, so a car or scooter is the practical way to reach it, and the road in is quieter than the busy south.
- Drive or take a scooter, as buses to the north coast are limited.
- Bring your own shade, water and snacks, since the beach is unorganised.
- Arrive around midday for Kikis Tavern, which takes no bookings and fills fast.
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Agios Sostis Beach questions
Is Agios Sostis Beach organised?
No. Agios Sostis is a wild, unorganised beach with no sunbeds, umbrellas for hire or music. You bring your own shade and water, which is exactly why it stays quieter and more natural than the south coast.
What is Kikis Tavern at Agios Sostis?
Kikis Tavern is a small, much loved taverna on the hill above the beach. It has no sign, no phone, no bookings and famously no electricity, grilling meat and fish over charcoal, and the lunchtime queue is part of the experience.
Is Agios Sostis Beach good for swimming?
It is good on a calm day. The water is clean and clear, but the north coast is exposed to the meltemi wind, so the sea can be lively, and picking a still day makes for the best swimming.
How do you get to Agios Sostis Beach?
It is about 20 minutes by car from Mykonos town on the north coast, with rough parking near the top and a short walk down to the sand. Buses on this side are limited, so a car or scooter is easiest.
Is Agios Sostis crowded?
It is quieter than the south coast beaches because it has no facilities, but it can get busy at lunch thanks to Kikis Tavern. Come early if you want both a good spot on the sand and a table.