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Snorkeling beaches in Kythnos
Want clear water and rocks to explore in Kythnos? These 16 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.
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Petrousa
Sand & pebbles - Easy path
A wild beach reached only on foot — Sand (with pebbles in places) and clear water with rocky edges, on the southeast coast — and, unusually for Kythnos, no natural shade. A favourite…
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Skinari
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
A beach with tamarisks and an old mine — A large sandy beach with turquoise water and dense tamarisks reaching the waterline — you can lie in their shade beside the sea. The second beach of…
- Agkoritsa Pebbles - Boat access only
- Kavourocheri Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Kalo Livadi Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Lagkousi Pebbles - Boat access only
- Koloveloni Pebbles - Moderate access
- Livadaki Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Maroula Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Mikro Livadaki Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Pontikia Pebbles - Moderate access
- Si Mou Si Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Sklavos Pebbles - Boat access only
- Styfos Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Markouli Pebbles - Moderate access
- Nika Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
Which beaches in Kythnos 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.