Celebrities in the Cyclades: Where the A-List Holidays in Greece (2026)
Quick answer: Mykonos is the celebrity capital of the Cyclades (beach clubs + superyachts), Santorini is where the A-list goes for honeymoons and milestone trips, and Antiparos is the private hideaway — famously home-from-home for Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. Below: the islands, the venues, and how to book the same stays.
Every summer the same question trends: where are the celebrities in Greece right now? Nine times out of ten the answer is a Cycladic island. This is a practical, evergreen guide to where the A-list actually goes in the Cyclades — and how you can book the same beaches, suites and tables.
Mykonos: the celebrity capital of the Cyclades
If a paparazzi photo is captioned "Greek island getaway," it was probably taken on Mykonos. The island has been a jet-set fixture since the 1960s, and in 2026 it still concentrates the most star power of any Cyclades island.
Where they're seen:
- Nammos (Psarou Beach) — the original celebrity beach club; the place superyacht guests tender in for lunch.
- Scorpios (Paraga) — bohemian-luxe sunsets and DJ residencies that draw musicians and actors.
- SantAnna (Paraga) — a vast pool-and-beach club built for big-name performances.
- Mykonos Town (Chora) — late dinners at Nammos and Interni before the clubs.
Where they stay: private villas in the hills above Psarou and Agios Lazaros, plus adults-only beachfront resorts. Most arrive by private jet into tiny Mykonos airport, or by yacht into the marina at Tourlos.
Stay where they stay: browse Mykonos hotels, where to stay in Mykonos by area, and luxury villas via The ACE VIP. Get there with the Athens to Mykonos ferry.
Santorini: honeymoons, milestones and the caldera photo
Santorini attracts a different kind of celebrity trip. There are no mega-clubs on the caldera; instead the draw is the world's most photographed sunset. Members of the Kardashian-Jenner family, chart musicians and pro athletes have all been photographed in Oia and Imerovigli, typically staying in private cave-style suites with a plunge pool and a caldera view.
Where they're seen: the walk from Fira to Oia, sunset at private terraces rather than the public Oia castle crush, and caldera-edge restaurants in Oia and Imerovigli.
Stay where they stay: see Santorini hotels and where to stay in Santorini. Compare the two icons in our Santorini vs Mykonos guide. Arrive on the Athens to Santorini ferry.
Antiparos: the Hollywood hideaway
For genuine privacy, the A-list heads to tiny Antiparos, next to Paros. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson — honorary Greek citizens — have holidayed here for years, and the island's appeal is exactly what Mykonos isn't: a car-free main street, secluded villas, and no paparazzi machine. Other stars follow precisely because it stays quiet.
How to have a celebrity-style Cyclades trip (without the jet)
You don't need a superyacht to copy the template:
- Split your week: 3 nights Mykonos for the beach-club energy, 3 nights Santorini for the views — linked by the 2h 15m Mykonos to Santorini ferry.
- Book beach-club tables early. Nammos, Scorpios and SantAnna sell July–August tables months ahead.
- Choose a villa over a hotel for privacy and a private pool — the single biggest "celebrity" upgrade.
- Time it for June or September — the same weather, half the crowds, and far better value than peak August.
Ready to plan? Start with Cyclades ferry tickets, then let Touristas AI build a private itinerary around the islands, beaches and stays above.
