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Lidario Beach, Agios Efstratios

See practical info for Lidario in Agios Efstratios, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The "most beautiful" beach, shaded by oaks

Widely called the island’s most beautiful beach: large, with sand and fine black volcanic pebbles, on the west side. Unusually for the island, it has oak trees behind the shore for natural shade; it stands out for snorkelling/spearfishing.

Access by dirt road (~9 km) — not paved, not casual. Exposed to north winds. Ai Stratis is a remote, volcanic island, a former place of exile.

Region
Agios Efstratios, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Passable dirt road
Coordinates
39.51334, 24.97346

About this beach

Lidario has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Lidario opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Lidario has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Lidario has natural shade.

Good to know

Does Lidario beach get windy?

Lidario has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Lidario beach?

Access is passable dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Lidario beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.

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