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Sunset beaches in Chios
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Chios? These 12 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
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Tigani
Pebbles - Moderate access
A wild pine-fringed cove below a watchtower — A cove of fine pebbles and sand (the sandier "Long Sand" is a few steps away) with deep, clear blue water and small reefs and islets, good for…
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Managros
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
One of the largest beaches on Chios — Sand and pebbles of varying grade on one of the island’s largest beaches (~40,000 m²), near Volissos. It is known for cold, crystal-clear water — a…
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Agia Dynami
Sandy - Easy road access
Agia Dynami: the chapel cove of southern Chios — Agia Dynami is a small cove on the south coast of Chios, near the village of Olympoi, also known as Agia Theodosia. It is known for its white sand…
- Gyali Pebbles - Moderate access
- Makria Ammos Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Kato Fana Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Lithi Sandy - Easy road access
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Salagona
Sandy - Moderate access
Salagona: a sandy shore near Olympoi — Salagona lies on the south-west coast of Chios, in the region of the Mastic Villages, near the village of Olympoi.
- Trachili Pebbles - Moderate access
- Agia Irini Pebbles - Moderate access
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Elinta
Pebbles - Moderate access
The cove that hid the Papanikolis — Elinta sits on the western coast of Chios, in a large enclosed bay below the mountain villages of Avgonyma and Anavatos, about 25 kilometres from…
- Paralia Karynta Pebbles - Moderate access
Which beaches in Chios face the sunset?
The beaches listed here face west or southwest, so the sun sets over the water in front of you. Arrive before sunset to find a spot and enjoy the light.
Anything to know for an evening visit?
Wind can pick up or drop in the evening, and remote beaches have no lights. Check live wind and waves in the app and bring a torch for the walk back.