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Episkopi Beach, Kythnos
See practical info for Episkopi in Kythnos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
Episkopi: the sands below the ancient city
Episkopi stretches along the northwest coast of Kythnos, barely two kilometres from the port of Merichas. It is a wide, long beach of fine and coarse sand with shallow water.
Above the bay rises the archaeological site of Vryokastro, the location of the ancient city of Kythnos, systematically excavated over recent decades. Near the shore stands the little chapel of Agios Vlasios, while large tamarisk trees scattered across the sand give natural shade.
The beach is organised, with umbrellas and sunbeds that operate seasonally, plus cafes and tavernas nearby. The road that reaches it is paved and there is parking a short distance away.
- Region
- Kythnos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 37.39984, 24.39921
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Food nearby
- Family friendly
About this beach
Episkopi 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 Episkopi faces west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
Episkopi has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Episkopi has an organised beach, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.
Good to know
Does Episkopi beach get windy?
Episkopi 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 Episkopi beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Episkopi beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Episkopi beach have?
It has an organised beach, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.
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