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If the mere mention of Mykonos doesn’t immediately bring to mind Greece’s glitzy party island – a bohemian mecca attracting all the latest Instagram ‘it’ girls – then you’ve been living under a rock. For those that prefer the quiet life, the other side of Mykonos has so much more to offer, even if it does look just like the postcards – white-washed villages, turquoise skies, tanned bodies lining golden sandy beaches and crystalline blue sea. One of the smallest of the Greek islands, Mykonos sits at the southern end of the Cyclades archipelago drawing a diverse and upscale crowd. The super chic isle is today considered one of Europe’s most renowned tourist destinations. Relaunched following a three-year, top-to-toe refurbishment, Santa Marina Resort & Villas is a beauty, offering a total escape from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and access to pristine golden sands (the only private hotel beach on the island, to be precise), secluded coves and hidden bays waiting to be explored. By day: take advantage of the shoulder season’s low winds and hire Santa Marina’s private boat to explore the lesser known beaches of Mykonos like Agios Ioannis. By night: visit the charming Mykonos town and enjoy a sunset cocktail at Caprice overlooking the water in ‘Little Venice’.

• – Visit Delos Island – one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece only 35 minutes by boat from Mykonos
• – Explore Paraportiani Church – an impressive, whitewashed church comprising five separate churches dating back to 1425 and the Monasteries of Panagia Tourliani and Palaiochoras
• – Agios sostis beach and Kiki’s Tavern – one of the quietest and most serene natural sandy beaches of the island. Kiki’s is a hidden picturesque tavern right on top of the beach
• – The island of Tinos – Located in the northern side of the Cyclades, only 30 minutes by boat from Mykonos, Tinos island has many traditional Greek villages famous for their picturesque architecture such as Ano Mera

• – Santa Marina Resort & Villas is set on a secluded peninsula with its own private beach. The resort comprises 100 rooms and suites and 14 beautifully designed villas.       Rates start from €325 per night, B&B. www.santa-marina.gr

• – A major addition over the last three years is 14 villas with pools, including three new villas as part of the extensive refurbishment
• – Top tip: visit during shoulder season in May, September or October for lighter winds and a more laidback island vibe

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