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Alykes Beach, Evia

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

The long beach-bar strand outside Chalkida

Alykes lies on the shore of the North Evian Gulf near Drosia, a few kilometres northwest of Chalkida on Evia. It is a long beach of roughly one kilometre, one of the best-known quick escapes for Chalkida locals, barely an hour from Athens. You may also hear it called Ippokampos, a name said to come from the first beach bar that opened here.

The beach became widely known from the late 1980s, when its first beach bar opened, and has since grown into one of the liveliest summer hangouts in the area, with a row of bars along the sand. Summer weekends are reported to bring beach-volley tournaments, parties and concerts, and the beach has been awarded a Blue Flag.

It is organized, with seasonal sunbeds and umbrellas, beach bars, cafes and tavernas close by, seasonal showers and WC, and parking nearby. The shore is coarse sand and pebble, the water is shallow, and a paved road reaches almost to the beach.

Region
Evia, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.49841, 23.53134

About this beach

Alykes is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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.

Alykes is oriented towards the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Alykes has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Alykes has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Alykes beach get windy?

Alykes is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Alykes beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Alykes beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Alykes beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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