Published 13 February 2026. Last reviewed 2 May 2026
Fokos is the beach Mykonos keeps for people who want none of the Mykonos circus. It lies on the far north coast beyond Ano Mera, reached by an unpaved track that rattles the car and tests your resolve, and when you finally arrive there are no sunbed rows, no speakers and no entrance fee. There is a wide natural bay, the wind, and one taverna. That is the whole offer, and for the right traveller it is more than enough.
The honest caveat is the same one we give for the whole north shore. This coast faces the meltemi, the summer wind that sweeps the Aegean, so the sea at Fokos can be flat and inviting one morning and choppy the next. If you need a guaranteed calm float, this is not the place, and we would rather tell you plainly than watch you drive all that way for disappointment.
What you come for is the mood and the lunch. The bay feels remote and unhurried, the kind of place where you read, swim and do very little, then walk up to Fokos Taverna for grilled fish and a long table under the tamarisk. The taverna has built its name on simple home cooking by the water, and on a quiet afternoon it is one of the most honest meals on the island.
Who it suits: solitude seekers, slow travellers and anyone who treats a taverna lunch as the main event rather than a sideshow.
Who should skip it: families wanting facilities, anyone after a club scene or easy access, and those who want calm swimming guaranteed should choose the sheltered south coast at Ornos or Platis Gialos instead.
Beach clubs near Fokos Beach
Fokos has no beach club, and that is the point. The only place to eat or drink on the sand is Fokos Taverna, a family run kitchen famous for fresh fish, so anyone wanting day beds, cocktails and a club soundtrack should look to the organised south coast. For the full island lineup and to send an enquiry, use our Mykonos beach club directory.
Fokos Beach, Mykonos
Fokos is on the north coast beyond Ano Mera, at the end of an unpaved track that the last stretch leaves rough and dusty. A car or scooter is the practical way in, as there is no regular bus, and most visitors time the drive around a long lunch at the taverna once the heat of midday has eased.
- Drive or scooter in, as the unpaved access road suits no regular bus route.
- Bring water, shade and snacks, because the taverna is the only facility on the bay.
- Book a table at Fokos Taverna ahead in high season, as space by the water is limited.
Photo: Fokos Taverna via GoogleBook a Beach Club
Fokos keeps no club, so tell us your dates and we will match you to a beach club elsewhere on Mykonos and pass on your enquiry.
Fokos Beach questions
Is Fokos Beach worth the drive?
If you want solitude and a famous taverna lunch, yes. Fokos sits at the end of a rough unpaved road on the north coast, so it stays wild and quiet, which is exactly the appeal for travellers who have had enough of the busy organised beaches.
Are there sunbeds or a beach club at Fokos?
No. There are no organised sunbeds, umbrellas or club on the sand at Fokos. The only facility is Fokos Taverna, a long running family taverna by the bay, so bring your own shade, water and anything else you need for the day.
Can you swim at Fokos Beach?
You can, but the north coast catches the meltemi wind, so the sea is often choppy. On a calm day the water is clear and lovely, while on a windy day it turns lively, so conditions vary and are never guaranteed.
How do you get to Fokos Beach?
Fokos is on the north coast beyond Ano Mera, reached by a bumpy unpaved track that the last stretch shares with goats more than cars. A car or sturdy scooter is the practical way in, and there is no regular bus service.
What is Fokos Taverna?
Fokos Taverna is the small family run taverna on the sand at Fokos, known for fresh fish and home cooking in a simple setting. It is the reason many people make the trip, and booking ahead in high season is wise as space is limited.