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Megas Lakos Beach, Syros
See practical info for Megas Lakos in Syros, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
An undeveloped beach (boat or trail only)
Sand and gravel (~600 m) with a rocky, slippery seabed (water shoes help) and crystal-clear water, on the isolated northwest coast. One of the island’s last completely undeveloped beaches. The name means "big pit/hollow".
Access only by caique from Kini or a challenging path — not by car. Bring everything with you.
- Region
- Syros, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Difficult access (path)
- Coordinates
- 37.49421, 24.89973
- Quiet
About this beach
Megas Lakos usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Megas Lakos opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and easterly winds.
Megas Lakos has sand and pebbles underfoot.
Good to know
Does Megas Lakos beach get windy?
Megas Lakos usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Megas Lakos beach?
Access is difficult access (path). See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Megas Lakos beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach.
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