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Beaches in Schinoussa usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Schinoussa are often bays oriented away from it. These 3 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Tsigkouri
Sandy - Passable dirt road
The island’s most accessible beach — About 200 m of darker sand with a row of tamarisk trees behind for shade — the easiest and most popular beach on Schinoussa.
- Livadi Sandy - Passable dirt road
- Portokali Sandy - Passable dirt road
Which beaches in Schinoussa 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.