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Beaches in Anafi usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Anafi are often bays oriented away from it. These 11 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Flamourou
Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
A small south cove next to Katsouni — No road — a path from Klisidi/Katsouni (~10-15 minutes) or a swim around from Katsouni. Wild, with no facilities or shade; an informal naturist spot.
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Megas Potamos
Sand & pebbles - Easy path
A wild beach at a gorge mouth — A wild beach on the south coast, where the Megas Potamos gorge meets the sea — sand and white pebbles. It lies on the Chora–Zoodochos Pigi hiking…
- Xetrypiti Pebbles - Moderate access
- Klisidi Sandy - Easy road access
- Katalimatsa Sandy - Passable dirt road
- Exo Roukounas Sand & pebbles - Easy path
- Agii Anargyri Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Roukounas Sandy - Easy road access
- Prasies Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Mikros Roukounas Sandy - Easy path
- Katsouni Sandy - Easy path
Which beaches in Anafi may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.