There is probably no other place on earth where gays, lesbians, bisexuals, heterosexuals, jetsetters, artists, intellectuals, locals, ... whatever ... blend and coexist so harmoniously. Almost everything is tolerated here, and ... nothing shocks ! For over 40 years now, gays and lesbians have enjoyed memorable holidays on the fun island of Mykonos. The beauty of the scenery, the light and uplifting breezes, the nudist sandy beaches, the crazy nightlife, the mix of people from all walks of life and all corners of the world without forgetting the friendliness and open-minded-ness of the local Mykonians: all of this give gays and lesbians a feeling of ease, warmth and freedom that makes Mykonos island one of the worlds most enjoyable holiday spots. Most hotels, resorts, restaurants, boutiques and galleries are very welcoming to gay & lesbian clientele and there are quite a few  gay owned  businesses as well.  For the gay and lesbian traveler who would prefer to have a little bit more privacy or special service, we can recommend a few hotels and furnished apartments. Please email us at : gay@mykonosbynight.com  for prices & descriptions.  Here are some of our favorite hotels. Please book well in advance . All gay hotels  get fully booked very early in the season. Pelican Bay Hotel - Platis Yalos **** A gem of a Hotel that is very gay & lesbian friendly             LuxuryHotelReviews.Com       Elysium *** Cat. B' (21 rooms-14 junior suites-3 two bedroom suites) Built 1989 Completely renovated and upgraded rooms in 2001: a decreased number of enlarged rooms and new amenities. Location: School of fine arts area, about 300m on hillside above the old town, reached by a 5 to 10 Min. walk. Remarks: Superb panoramic views over Mykonos town and the ocean.  Children not allowed. Gay owner & management, mostly gay clientele. For more information & bookings visit GreekHotelReservations.Com - Huge selection of hotels with instant availability and booking   One of our super favorites Kouros Hotel  @ kouros@mykonosholidays.com  Another super favorite Semeli   Hotel Saint John  Remarks: Spectacular views facing the Aegean Sea and the sunset, a lot of gay clientele. Very friendly management to both gays and lesbians. Mykonos Palace. For the true beach bums. Water sports, great sea side bar. A 2 minute walk to the boat that takes you to Super Paradise. Leto Studios & Apartments *** The best location on the island leto@mykonosbynight.com  ... more hotels & rentals of furnished apartments, studios & villas   Additional information, availability requests, &     @    hotels@mykonosbynight.com   Bars & Clubs with a large gay & lesbian clientele :

Café Aristote: Chic café/bar with good music ( Greek and international) at Matoyianni 46. Nice mix of people: many women. Coco’s Club: on gay Super Paradise beach: drinks and food at high prices. Diva: Bar at Little Venice on the ocean. Sunset location. Lesbians very welcome. Icaros: Above Manto bar. Roof terrace. Quieter than other bars. Late night shows. A younger crowd during peak summer months. Kastro’s: Classical music and relaxing atmosphere on Little Venice. Spectacular sunsets at cocktail hour. Manto: Bar next to Pierro’s on gay square: newly redone interior. Montparnasse: friendly Piano Bar with American style musical and sing along atmosphere. Quieter music at sunset. Also a gallery. The barman is a riot! Pierro’s: Popular bar & disco on main street Matoyianni. A Gay landmark of repute. A large crowd gathers every evening here in & outside. Pierro's Cafe: the succesful bar & disco above the Pierro's: contemporary music, young crowd: packed inthe summer from midnight till late. Porta Bar: Intimate interconnecting bars with a large following. Early & later night crowd with good music & friendly atmosphere.

Some restaurants and tavernas with a large gay & lesbian clientele : Iterni : up market Italian restaurant with very stylish contemporary decor. Turns into a bar late at night (expensive) Ancient Recipes (Archaion Gevseis) :  very interesting and delicious meals from ancient Greek civilization as mentioned by Epicurius & others, set in different decor and atmosphere. Appaloosa: nice atmosphere and a different mix of dishes, some vegetarian, some Tex-Mex also bar busy with locals & tourists alike. Art Cafe & Garden: a friendly place with outside sitting for breakfast, light lunch & salads, snacks & bakery. At Fabrika square, the bus station to all south coast beaches. Avra : a friendly small restaurant with Greek and international dishes. Inside sitting + terraces. Caesar’s: small taverna on Goumenio square. Chez Maria: select restaurant in a beautiful garden setting. Always very busy with repeat customers. Edem: beautiful Cleopatra’s pool setting. El Greco: 3 Pigadia, (at the 3 Wells): a favorite for many.Great location for people watching. The Fruit Bowl: breakfast & snacks all-day Kiki's at Agios Sostis Beach: great salads and Greek entrees, barbecue with grilled meats & more Katrin’s: (La Maison De Catrine) Expensive but reputed international style " nouvelle cuisine" still very popular. La Mexicana: Fiesta time every night with Mexican specialities. Maccherone & La Bussola: Outside sitting Italian restaurants in the Lakka district close to the bus station.Both are always very busy. The Magic Garden : Magic indeed ! A garden restaurant with friendly atmosphere and service, also an indoor bar, now managed by the owners of reputed Kastro bar. Mamakas : A darling of Athenian trendies. Greek speciality dishes, friendly service, & cute waiters. Stark, minimalist decor. Niko’s Taverna: largest choice of typical Greek dishes. Always very busy. An institution on its own. This is where Petros the pelecan has dinner. Oasis: simple but friendly taverna in a quiet garden. Sesame Kitchen: ( ***** MBN favorite ) Vegetarian and home made traditional cooking, seafood, a few offbeat dishes, many salads and Greek dips. Top quality home cooking by  the young and very talented chef. Cheese Cake a must. Owned by "Ponytail" Dimitris, and constantly laughing Violeta. Dry humor, debonnaire charmer Vassilis is the one who will make your experience here unforgettable. Yves Klein Blue: a tiny and chic restaurant with a special atmosphere, mostly Italian recipes. Nikos Taverna :( ***** MBN favorite ) Plati Yalos . The rave of the Gay community. Excellent grilled fish and steaks. The port is a great place for people watching, but you can actually eat very well here at 2 places : Madoupas ( cheap ) and Kazarma ( pricier but very reasonable ) All beaches have at least one taverna where you can eat fresh fish and traditional Greek food.