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Vagionia Beach, Poros

Vagionia beach, Poros, Greece
Vagionia — Schuppi, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

The bay of the sunken ancient city

Vagionia lies on the north coast of Poros, on the opposite side of the island from the town, a deep bay framed by pine trees. It is one of the few spots on the island where the sea hides a whole ancient story beneath its surface.

This bay is reported to have been the site of the ancient port of Kalaureia, which served the famous sanctuary of Poseidon, where the orator Demosthenes took refuge in 322 BC while pursued by Antipater. The port is believed to have sunk in an earthquake at an unknown date, and it is said that, swimming a little way out with a mask, paved streets and the foundations of ancient houses can still be made out on the seabed.

Vagionia is a free beach without full organization, with fine pebbles, natural pine shade in places and water that deepens fairly quickly. The paved road reaches close to the shore, on the northern side of the island.

Region
Poros, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
37.53118, 23.4832

About this beach

Vagionia 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 Vagionia faces north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Vagionia has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Vagionia has natural shade.

Good to know

Does Vagionia beach get windy?

Vagionia 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 Vagionia beach?

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

What is Vagionia beach like?

A pebbles beach with deep water.

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