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Orkos Beach, Kea

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

Region
Kea, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Passable dirt road
Coordinates
37.60914, 24.38536

About this beach

Orkos 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 shoreline at Orkos faces east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

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

For amenities, Orkos has natural shade.

Good to know

Does Orkos beach get windy?

Orkos 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 Orkos beach?

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

What is Orkos beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.

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