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Beaches in Telendos usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Telendos 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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Paralia Chochlakas
Pebbles - Easy path
Dark volcanic pebbles — Dark grey/black volcanic pebbles and sand, on the small car-free islet of Telendos opposite Kalymnos. The name comes from the rounded pebbles.
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Paralia Pnigmenos
Sandy - Easy path
A sandy beach near an old necropolis — A sandy beach with two big tamarisks for shade, on Telendos. An Early-Christian necropolis lies nearby. The name ("Pnigmenos", drowned) is tied to a…
- Paralia Papa Pebbles - Moderate access
Which beaches in Telendos 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.