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Paralia Skinos Beach, Ithaca

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

The narrow cove where pines meet the sea

Skinos is a narrow cove east of Vathy on Ithaca, where pine trees come down to the water's edge. It lies within the bay of the same name, a rocky, pebbled shore set among dense vegetation.

The pines are mirrored in the sea and give natural shade, while the landscape stays wild and almost untouched. From Skinos begins the footpath that leads to the neighbouring beach of Gidaki, tying together the two coves of the eastern coast.

The beach is narrow and unorganized, with no organized facilities and shallow water near the shore. Terrabook reports a paved road as far as Mnimata, then a short passable dirt road or a walk down to the cove.

Region
Ithaca, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Passable dirt road
Coordinates
38.38466, 20.72322

About this beach

Paralia Skinos has partial shelter in the maistros — 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 Paralia Skinos opens to the north-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and westerly winds.

Paralia Skinos has pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Paralia Skinos has natural shade.

Good to know

Does Paralia Skinos beach get windy?

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

How do you get to Paralia Skinos beach?

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

What is Paralia Skinos beach like?

A pebbles beach with shallow water.

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