The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2024 - Issue 36

bitetravel esque traditional white houses perched on the hillside as they soak up the Mediterranean sunshine. Several restaurants, including Italian and Greek, serve tantalising dishes, or you could opt for a delicious pita with souvlaki or French fries. Nearby beaches like Psarou and Paraga are within walking dis- tance. Experience the famous Mykonos party scene at sunset with upscale bars and a stylish crowd. Paraga is a relatively small beach with calm, crystal-clear waters and bars that play loud music throughout the day. In the distance, you can see the island of Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo. It was a major religious centre and port during the 1st millennium B.C., with ruins encompassing Doric temples, markets, a theatre, and mosaic-style houses. Behind the beach are two bars, SantAnna and Kalua and an- other over the rocks on the right side, Scorpios. On a sun-drenched southern peninsula, Scorpios experiences flow seamlessly between several beaches, a gently weath- er-worn stone house, daily sunset rituals, and ample open-air terraces spilling onto the Cycladic coastline. Sunset Beach is the perfect spot to watch the sun disappear over the Aegean. Its views and ambience will make you pause and celebrate the present moment. From 5.30 pm daily, the bespoke Sunset Rit- uals evolve into transportive musical journeys into the night and end with barefoot dancing under the stars. Inspired by the old Mykonian stone houses, the House pays homage to simplicity, the beauty of the imperfect, and tradi- tional Greek craftsmanship. Its stone interior, natural mate- rials, and airy, open plans allow the Mediterranean breeze, people, and energy to flow freely. This welcoming place exudes ease and lightness and calls for casual, holistic living. Set high above the beach with endless views over Paraga, Kavos lagoons, and into the vastness of the sea beyond, the Terrace at Scorpios is a place for summer imperatives and quality time. This space is an open invitation to all-day ease where guests can contemplate the landscape, enjoy a chilled drink in the shade of the palm trees, and surrender to the soft grooves. It transitions into a higher-vibration gathering space during the evenings of its music rituals, while resident artists and guest DJs play upbeat live sets every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The restaurant offers unique culinary experiences celebrating the union of cultures and togetherness. Like its music and art programs, Scorpios’ food philosophy thrives on break- ing down borders and bringing people together. Through its Eastern Mediterranean cooking traditions and worldwide inspirations, Scorpios’ culinary director, Athinagoras Kostakos and his team have developed a distinctive menu that invites sharing and indulging in the present moment. Open from 1.30 pm to 11 pm, the restaurant features large communal tables, interactive outdoor spaces, and sharing plates where diners can enjoy relaxed long lunches and alfresco dinners with friends and family. Enjoy the whiff of wood-fired tiger prawns as they are brought to the table, and taste the rich flavours of slow-baked aubergine with feta cara- melised with honey and the citrusy tang of a fresh green salad with avocado. Finish with chilled white wine from grapes baked in the sun on the surrounding Greek islands.