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Sunset beaches in Skiathos
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Skiathos? These 17 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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Kechria
Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
A green cove below a monastery — Fine sand with small pebbles and clear turquoise water, in a lush green cove ~11 km northwest of town. It is named after the historic Panagia Kechria…
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Megalos Aselinos
Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
A sandy beach exposed to the north wind — About 400 m of mostly clean sand with some pebbles and a gentle entry, on the north coast.
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Mikros Aselinos
Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
A small, more sheltered cove — Lightly organized (sunbeds, a small kiosk). It has no dedicated parking; leave the car on the road and walk down a short, steep path (~5 minutes).
- Paralia Kastrou Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Paralia Mandraki Elias Sandy - Easy path
- Paralia Kryfi Ammos Sandy - Easy path
- Paralia Tsougkrias Pebbles - Boat access only
- Agia Eleni Sandy - Easy road access
- Paralia Lalarias Moderate access
- Megali Banana Sandy - Easy road access
- Kolios Sandy - Easy road access
- Mikri Banana Sandy - Passable dirt road
- Paralia Agkistro Sand & pebbles - Easy path
- Paralia Ligaries Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
- Mandraki Sandy - Easy path
- Agia Paraskevi Sandy - Easy road access
- Vromolimnos Sandy - Easy road access
Which beaches in Skiathos 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.