Platis Gialos is actually an extensive beach community, with plenty of space and umbrellas/sun beds available for rent. Surrounded by hills, it remains protected from the strong winds, and offers full-scale facilities such as a water sports centre (with water ski, jet ski, banana boat, and all kinds of water toys), restaurants, souvenir shops, beach bars, as well as many hotels, apartments, rooms and villas to rent. It is a very convenient, family-friendly beach, with a sandy and shallow shoreline for children to play safely as well as a life-guard on duty. Located on the southern side of the island, Platis Gialos is connected by boat with other southern beaches -such as Paraga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari and Elia- and can be reached by regular bus service from Mykonos town. Also from Platis Gialos, one can easily reach Agia Anna beach and Paraga beach on foot. If you are thinking of using your rental car or motorbike, keep in mind that parking space is rather limited.