ROKA Mykonos
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ROKA Mykonos

Marialena StefoudiJuly 15, 20264 min read

Robatayaki cuisine, an infinity pool, beachfront lounging and a day that naturally moves into sunset. ROKA brings its signature Japanese style to Paraga Beach.

Set directly on Paraga Beach, ROKA Mykonos combines several experiences in one place.

You can arrive for a relaxed afternoon by the pool, move to cocktails as the light changes, stay for dinner and let the evening unfold without needing to leave the venue.

That versatility is what makes ROKA particularly appealing: it works just as well for a full beach day as it does for a polished dinner.


A Day in Paraga, the ROKA Way

ROKA feels different depending on when you arrive.

Earlier in the day, the focus is on the water, pool and beach. The atmosphere is relaxed, with enough space to settle in rather than constantly moving between plans.

By late afternoon, the mood begins to shift.

Drinks arrive, the light softens and the venue starts to feel more social.

The result is a place you can experience for a few hours — or make the entire day around.


Poolside, Above the Aegean

The infinity pool is one of the defining features of ROKA Mykonos.

Surrounded by daybeds and looking towards the sea, it creates a more polished alternative to a traditional beach setup.

Poolside service means there is little reason to leave once you have settled in, whether you are ordering something light, staying for cocktails or simply taking a break from the beach.


Beachfront Living

If you prefer being closer to the water, ROKA also extends directly onto Paraga Beach.

Sunbeds sit just steps from the sea, making it easy to alternate between swimming, food and drinks without interrupting the day.

The beach setup feels relaxed and informal compared with the restaurant experience later in the evening.

That contrast works well.

You can spend the afternoon barefoot and then move into a much more polished dinner without ever changing venue.


Robatayaki at the Centre

Food is not secondary here.

ROKA is best known for its robatayaki cooking, where ingredients are prepared over a traditional Japanese charcoal grill.

The menu also includes sushi, sashimi and a broader selection of Japanese dishes designed for sharing.

It works particularly well for groups because the table can move naturally between smaller plates, raw dishes and robata selections rather than everyone ordering separately.


When the Day Turns Into Night

Late afternoon is when ROKA starts to change character.

The light becomes warmer, the pool reflects the sunset and the atmosphere becomes noticeably more energetic.

This is when I would move from the sunbed to the bar or restaurant, order a drink and let the evening begin properly.

There is no hard break between daytime and dinner — the transition is part of the experience.


Celebrations at ROKA

ROKA also works well for groups and special occasions.

The combination of pool, beach, sunset and restaurant means the venue can accommodate different styles of celebration, from an informal daytime gathering to a more structured dinner or drinks reception.

It is especially suited to celebrations where you want the setting to evolve rather than stay static all evening.


The Advanza Edit

BEST FOR
Couples · Friends · Groups · Japanese food lovers · Celebrations

MOOD
Relaxed by day · Polished by sunset · Social in the evening

AREA
Paraga Beach

DON’T MISS
Infinity pool · Robata dishes · Sunset cocktails · Beach-to-dinner transition

GOOD TO KNOW
ROKA works best when you experience more than one side of the venue rather than arriving only for dinner.


The Advanza Tip

Arrive earlier than your dinner reservation.

Spend a little time by the pool or beach first, then move towards the bar as sunset approaches.

ROKA is at its best when the experience builds gradually from day into evening.


Make It Yours

Planning a day in Paraga?

Tell us whether you want pool, beach, lunch, sunset, dinner or a full day that combines all of them, and Advanza can help you build the right plan around it.

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Roka Mykonos

tasos, Cavo Paradiso, New Paradise Resort Mykonos, Mykonos Community, Plintri, Municipality of Mykonos, Mykonos Regional Unit, South Aegean, Aegean, 846 00, Greece

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