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Beaches in Skyros usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Skyros are often bays oriented away from it. These 9 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Glyfada
Sandy - Boat access only
A beach on an uninhabited islet (boat only) — A small beach of white sand and pebble with crystal-clear water, on the uninhabited islet of Sarakiniko off southern Skyros (not to be confused with…
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Kalamitsa
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
A windsurf bay near Linaria — A long sand-and-pebble beach with clear water, ~9 km from town near Linaria port, with easy road access. The name comes from "kalami" (reed).
- Acherounes Sandy - Easy road access
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Kalogria
Sandy - Easy road access
The sandy stretch before Kyra Panagia — Kalogria stretches along the northwest coast of Skyros, about 12 kilometres from Chora, just before Kyra Panagia. Its name, which means nun in Greek…
- Agalipa Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Renes Pebbles - Moderate access
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Pevkos
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The pine-fringed bay with the little harbour — Pefkos lies on the west side of Skyros, in a deep horseshoe-shaped bay about 10 kilometres from Chora and close to Linaria, the island's port. It…
- Fokiotrypa Pebbles - Moderate access
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Agios Fokas
Sandy - Passable dirt road
The remote cove with the country chapel — Agios Fokas lies on western Skyros, south of Atsitsa, in a small cove that faces south. It takes its name from the picturesque country chapel of…
Which beaches in Skyros 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.