Soho Roc House

Worth getting out of bed for

Start the day with a hearty dose of vitamin D and a good ol’ stretch (lord knows you may need it after throwing shapes all night at one of the island’s infamous beach clubs). The outdoor gym makes a fine spot to catch some fresh air as you sun-salute your way out of a hangover with an early morning yoga class. Not to worry if the only pose you feel up for is face-down-horizontal – a morning massage at the pergola treatment hut, as the waves lap the shore, will have you feeling reborn in no time. Depending on the season, the club has weekly activities on offer from cooking classes and horse riding to resident DJ sessions that provide a mellow soundtrack to your poolside lounging. After dark things can get a little lively (though they tend to leave the serious partying to the neighbours at Scorpios). For a change of scene, head into Mykonos old town, where whitewashed houses with bright-blue shutters line a maze of stone-paved streets. Don’t forget to pass by the island’s iconic windmills for an Instagram hit. Boutiques, cafés and restaurants are plentiful in these parts, and lend themselves to that great Mediterranean tradition of drawn-out dining and all-day sipping. And though Mykonos by night is arguably more debauched than divine, come the light of day the island is surprisingly pious; scattered across her craggy cliffs, you’ll find 365 whitewashed churches (yep, that’s one for every day of the year). And, while we aren’t suggesting you visit them all, the Church of Panagia is worth the walk up Ano Mera hill, if not for its funky, 15th-century curves, then for the unparalleled views of the Aegean below.

Local restaurants

A short stroll along the beachfront will lead you to a string of rustic, family-owned Greek tavernas. Nikolas Taverna and Tassos Taverna are two of the most popular, each offering toe-in-sand dining and simple – though delightfully fresh – Greek fare overlooking the sea. For something a little more cutting-edge, Soho House-owned Scorpios is one of the island’s most sought-after spots, where you’ll find a host of young, bohemian types crowded around communal tables and a best-of-the-Med menu; think Middle Eastern mezze, fresh-from-the-sea clams and crabs and succulent lamb kebabs slathered in Greek yoghurt.

Local cafés

More cocktail-hour than caffeine-hour, you’ll find Mykonos’ café culture around the old town, about a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Don’t expect Starbucks-style brews, though, as they tend to be rather traditional and, in true Greek fashion, focus on food rather than liquids. A stone’s throw from the island’s iconic windmills, Cosmo Breakfast Café’s cosy patio makes a fine spot for lunch, with omelettes, pancakes and fruit-heaped granola bowls.

Local bars

In the mood for dancing? Romancing? You’re in the right place. With some of the island's beach clubs on your doorstep, you’ll never be far from the party. On the next bay, Nammos is one of the trendier (and pricier, mind) options, with their own brand of blue-and-white-tinged joie de vivre and an all-night dancefloor fuelled by top international DJs. SantAnna, meanwhile, shares a beach with Soho Roc House, and is a tad more relaxed, with a focus on day-time festivities (we’re looking at you, 30-somethings), cocktails galore and splash-happy sipping in the largest seawater pool in the Med.