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Beaches The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

Chios has more than a dozen good beaches, ranging from stretches of white and black pebbles to bays of coarse sand. The busiest are those closest to Chios Town, and most have a range of places to stay and eat.

Karfas

Karfas

This big beach is probably the best – and certainly the most popular – on the island. Only 8 km from Chios Town, it has fine sand and a full range of beach facilities including loungers, umbrellas, beach sports, showers and a good choice of water sports, along with places to stay, eat and drink.

Agia Fotia

Agia Fotia

Brilliant blue water and clean white and black pebbles are the hallmarks of this beach at Neohori, 11 km south of Chios Town. Agia Fotia has a reasonable choice of places to stay and eat and is one of the most conveniently located beaches on Chios, with easy access to the town and the airport.

Agia Markella

Agia Markella

Between wooded headlands, this curve of pebbly beach is overlooked by the historic convent of Agia Markella, so the beach has been preserved from over-development (and nude bathing is frowned upon). There are a couple of small summer tavernas which operate from late May until September.

Daskalopetra (Vrondados)

Daskalopetra (Vrondados)

Also known as Vrondados in some brochures, Daskalopetra lies 7 km north of Chios Town and owes its popularity mainly to its location. The water is clean, but the beach is mainly pebbly. Good choice of places to eat with accommodation nearby, and conveniently close to town and airport.

Elinda

Elinda

This calm blue bay on the west coast, near Anavatos, has sand and clear water that is great for snorkeling. It is an excellent place for a swim or a picnic lunch if visiting Anavatos by car – but this is very much a place for true beachcombers, as there are no facilities of any kind.

Komi

Komi

Komi beach is one of the best beaches on the island for families with lifeguards (high season only), loungers and beach umbrellas (not available on many Chios beaches), bars, restaurants and cafés. The sand is a mixture of coarse sand and pebbles. This beach may get crowded in July and August.

Lefkadhia

Lefkadhia

Next to Volissos village on the island’s north coast, this is the most popular beach in the northern part of the island, with soft white sand and deep, very clear water. Busy with locals at weekends, it also has a choice of basic places to stay and a couple of small bars and taverns.

Mavra Volia (Emborios)

Mavra Volia (Emborios)

Three black-pebble beaches extend along the coast near the village of Emborios, which has grown into a small and friendly resort. Very clear water adds to their appeal, and this is an excellent spot for a swim when visiting the masticochoria villages, which are nearby.

Megas Limnionas

Megas Limnionas

Located 9 km south of Chios Town, Megas Limnionas is popular with locals as well as with longer-staying holidaymakers. Next to Thimiana village, the beach is a mix of coarse sand and shingle and is lined with hotels, guesthouses and tavernas.

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