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Beaches in Ikaria usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Ikaria are often bays oriented away from it. These 5 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
- Fyrodi Pebbles - Moderate access
- Syrtiko Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Paralia Xylosyrti Rocky - Easy path
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Sevcheles
Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
The Aegean's Seychelles, in white pebbles — Seychelles beach lies on the southwest coast of Ikaria, near the village of Magganitis, a small cove of smooth white pebbles and granite rock. Its…
- Agaliasma Pebbles - Moderate access
Which beaches in Ikaria 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.