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Agios Nikolaos Beach, Folegandros

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

A cove with tavernas below the chapel

A south-side beach of coarse sand and pebbles with shallow, gentle water and natural shade under tamarisk trees. It is named after the small chapel of Agios Nikolaos on a rock above the pier. Two tavernas serve it.

Unorganized; reach it by a short ~20-minute path from the right side of Agali, or by small boat from Agali. It faces southwest.

Region
Folegandros, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy path
Coordinates
36.63028, 24.8847

About this beach

Agios Nikolaos usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 shoreline at Agios Nikolaos faces south, so it usually has natural cover from south-easterly, south-westerly and easterly winds.

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

For amenities, Agios Nikolaos has natural shade and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Agios Nikolaos beach get windy?

Agios Nikolaos usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Agios Nikolaos beach?

Access is easy path. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Agios Nikolaos beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Agios Nikolaos beach have?

It has food nearby.

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