CalmBeach Greece
Sunset beaches in Ios
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Ios? These 18 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
- Katsiveli Sandy - Easy path
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Karatzas
Pebbles - Passable dirt road
A small cove below the "Tomb of Homer" — A very small cove at the northern tip: sand with large pebbles and dark blue water. It is exposed to the northerly Meltemi, so it gets waves — better…
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Kolitsani
Sandy - Difficult access (path)
Access by car to a small parking area then a ~20-minute downhill path, or by kayak/boat-taxi from Mylopotas. Unorganized.
- Manousou Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
- Pepa Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
- Gero Aggeli Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Pikri Nero Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Plakotos Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Sapounochoma Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Almyros Sandy - Easy road access
- Diammoudia Sand & pebbles - Easy path
- Kampaki Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Klima Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Lorentzaina Sandy - Easy road access
- Trypiti Pebbles - Difficult access (path)
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Mylopotas
Sandy - Easy road access
The river of the mills — Mylopotas lies on the western side of Ios, about two kilometres from Chora, and is considered the largest beach on the island. A long ribbon of fine…
- Santoriniko Sandy - Easy path
- Valmas Sand & pebbles - Easy path
Which beaches in Ios 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.