CalmBeach Greece
Sunset beaches in Ileia
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Ileia? These 14 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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Matzakoura
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
A quiet, low-key alternative to busy Kourouta; a seasonal café-restaurant runs in July–August, otherwise it stays essentially wild.
- Paralia Agiou Ilia Sandy - Easy road access
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Paralia Marathias
Sandy - Easy road access
A vast golden beach, low-key — A vast golden beach with shallow turquoise water, near Vartholomio (northwest Ileia). Semi-organized and low-key — café-bars and tavernas in the…
- Falari Sandy - Moderate access
- Arkoudi Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Melissa Sandy - Easy road access
- Kounoupeli Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Agias Marinas Sandy - Easy road access
- Paralia Kourouta Sandy - Easy road access
- Paralia Leventochoriou Sandy - Easy road access
- Skafidia Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Agios Andreas Sandy - Easy road access
- Kounoupelaki Sandy - Moderate access
- Brinia Sandy - Moderate access
Which beaches in Ileia 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.