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Orkos Beach, Naxos

Orkos beach, Naxos, Greece
Orkos — brunobarbato, CC BY 3.0

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

The coves between two big beaches

Orkos is not one beach but a series of small sand-and-rock coves between Plaka and Mikri Vigla on the west coast.

Because each cove is small it fills quickly — but if the first one is full, the next is a few minutes’ walk away.

Region
Naxos, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
37.0325297, 25.3731885

About this beach

Orkos 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 shoreline at Orkos faces north-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and easterly winds.

Orkos has sand and pebbles underfoot.

For amenities, Orkos has natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Plaka Camping, ~2358 m).

Good to know

Does Orkos beach get windy?

Orkos 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 Orkos beach?

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

What is Orkos beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach.

What facilities does Orkos beach have?

It has parking nearby and food nearby.

Open the app for live recommendation score, wind exposure, waves, best time of day and nearby alternatives.

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