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Kokkini paralia Beach, Leros
See practical info for Kokkini paralia in Leros, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
A secluded beach with deep water
A secluded local favourite of coarse pebbles and deep, crystal water that shelves off fast — not for small children. Wild, with no facilities and little shade.
Reached by a steep dirt track and a walk down past Merikia — the hard access keeps it quiet. (Locally "Kokkina".)
- Region
- Leros, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Passable dirt road
- Coordinates
- 37.12185, 26.83272
About this beach
Kokkini paralia 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 bay at Kokkini paralia opens to the south-east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Kokkini paralia has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Kokkini paralia has natural shade.
Good to know
Does Kokkini paralia beach get windy?
Kokkini paralia 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 Kokkini paralia beach?
Access is passable dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Kokkini paralia beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
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