CalmBeach Greece
Sunset beaches in Ithaca
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Ithaca? These 8 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
- Loutsa Pebbles - Easy road access
- Aspros Gialos Pebbles - Easy path
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Paralia Skinos
Pebbles - Passable dirt road
The narrow cove where pines meet the sea — Skinos is a narrow cove east of Vathy on Ithaca, where pine trees come down to the water's edge. It lies within the bay of the same name, a rocky…
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Mikri Poli
Pebbles - Easy road access
The little cove of Polis bay — Mikri Poli is a small cove in Polis bay, below the village of Stavros in northern Ithaca. It sits just west of the main Polis beach, with pebbles and…
- Ammoudi Pebbles - Boat access only
- Paralia Mnimata Pebbles - Easy road access
- Koutoupi Pebbles - Easy path
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Poli
Pebbles - Easy road access
The beach with the sunken ancient town — Poli (or Polis) is the beach below Stavros, the main village of northern Ithaca, set in a bay with a small fishing harbour and greenish water. Its…
Which beaches in Ithaca 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.