Scuba Diving

Kalafati Dive Center. Since 1993 the Kalafati Dive Center has offered diving excursions in the clear waters around Mykonos's shores. Wreck dives are a favorite but they offer courses for beginners through to advanced divers. Snorkeling trips are also available, as are equipment rental, children's courses, and private boat excursions. Kalafati, Mykonos. 6945243928; www.mykonos-diving.com.

Lia Beach. By Mykonos standards, Lia Beach is considered tranquil and quiet, perhaps because it’s one of the farthest organized beaches from Mykonos Town, but it is not as isolated as in the past, mainly due to the popularity of the Italian-influenced beach bar, Liasti. You can drive to the beach or get off at the last stop on the Mykonos Town boat that brings people to the beaches. Rows of beach chairs and umbrellas line the pebble-and-sand beach, which is surrounded on both sides by a rocky coastline and the typical bare yet beautiful hills of the island. Divers and snorkelers head here to explore the turquoise waters. Once you're set up, see if you can spot Naxos and Paros in the distance. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: snorkeling; swimming. Lia Beach, Mykonos.