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Beaches in Ios usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Ios are often bays oriented away from it. These 19 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
- Katsiveli Sandy - Easy path
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Kolitsani
Sandy - Difficult access (path)
Access by car to a small parking area then a ~20-minute downhill path, or by kayak/boat-taxi from Mylopotas. Unorganized.
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Tris Klisies mikri
Sandy - Difficult access (path)
A secluded beach near Manganari — Access by boat, or by car then a 10-15 minute footpath. Unorganized, with only a few trees for shade.
- Chalara Pebbles - Moderate access
- Manousou Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
- Pepa Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
- Pikri Nero Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Sapounochoma Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Almyros Sandy - Easy road access
- Tzamaria Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Diammoudia Sand & pebbles - Easy path
- Klima Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Koumpara Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Trypiti Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
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Mylopotas
Sandy - Easy road access
The river of the mills — Mylopotas lies on the western side of Ios, about two kilometres from Chora, and is considered the largest beach on the island. A long ribbon of fine…
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Manganari
Sandy - Easy road access
The coves of The Big Blue — Manganari sits at the southern tip of Ios, about 23 kilometres from Chora, and is formed by a series of consecutive coves of fine golden sand.
- Plakes Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
- Santoriniko Sandy - Easy path
- Tris Klisies vorios Sandy - Difficult access (path)
Which beaches in Ios 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.