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Snorkeling beaches in Kythira
Want clear water and rocks to explore in Kythira? These 23 beaches are good for snorkeling, usually with clearer water and a rocky or mixed seabed. Visibility is often better on low-wind days — check wind and waves in CalmBeach first.
- Petritis Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Lygia Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Paralia Kakia Lagkada Pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia Kalamitsi Pebbles - Moderate access
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Paralia Chalkos
Pebbles - Passable dirt road
The pebble cove below Kalamos — Chalkos sits at the southern tip of Kythira, near the village of Kalamos, a small cove of pebbles and rock facing straight south. Its unusual name…
- Routsounas Pebbles - Moderate access
- Kyriakoulou Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Karpathi Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Sparangario Pebbles - Moderate access
- Ammoutsi Pebbles - Moderate access
- Lefto Pebbles - Moderate access
- Agios Nikolaos Pebbles - Difficult dirt road
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Fyri Ammos (Kalamos)
Rocky - Passable dirt road
The reddish shore of Kalamos — Fyri Ammos of Kalamos stretches along the southeastern coast of Kythira, one of the island's largest beaches, facing due east. There are two beaches…
- Kakopetra Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Diporos Pebbles - Moderate access
- Limni (Agias Pelagias) Pebbles - Moderate access
- Agia Patrikia Pebbles - Easy road access
- Steno Avlaki Pebbles - Moderate access
- Vroulea Pebbles - Moderate access
- Kalogeri Pebbles - Moderate access
- Feloti Pebbles - Moderate access
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Komponada
Pebbles - Passable dirt road
White krokales at the mouth of the gorge — Komponada stretches along the east coast of Kythira, near Travasarianika, at the point where the gorge that begins at Livadi meets the sea. It is one…
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Paralia Kaladi
Pebbles - Easy path
Three coves and a rock arch — Kaladi stretches along the east coast of Kythira, a little south of Paleopoli, and is consistently counted among the island's most celebrated…
Which beaches in Kythira are good for snorkeling?
The beaches listed here have rockier seabed and clearer water, where you are more likely to see fish and underwater life. Conditions vary, so check the forecast before you go.
When is snorkeling more comfortable?
Snorkel close to shore when conditions are mild and avoid strong wind, waves or currents. Check live wind and waves in the app and follow any local flags.