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Lionas Beach, Naxos

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

The emery village

Lionas was an emery loading point: the mineral came down from the mines of mountainous Naxos on an aerial cable-way and was loaded onto ships here. The ruins of the installation still stand above the bay.

The beach is pebbled and the water deepens fast — not a beach for small children, but there are fish tavernas right on the bay.

Region
Naxos, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
37.13763, 25.58656

About this beach

Lionas is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Lionas opens to the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Lionas has sand and pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Lionas has parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Lionas beach get windy?

Lionas is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. 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 Lionas beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Lionas beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with deep water.

What facilities does Lionas beach have?

It has parking nearby and food nearby.

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