CalmBeach Greece
Sunset beaches in Skyros
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Skyros? These 11 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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Agios Petros
Pebbles - Passable dirt road
Sand dunes below the pines — Fine white sand with patches of pebbles, white dunes and tall rock formations, backed by pine-covered hills — a secluded beach ~16 km from town, near…
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Glyfada
Sandy - Boat access only
A beach on an uninhabited islet (boat only) — A small beach of white sand and pebble with crystal-clear water, on the uninhabited islet of Sarakiniko off southern Skyros (not to be confused with…
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Kalamitsa
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
A windsurf bay near Linaria — A long sand-and-pebble beach with clear water, ~9 km from town near Linaria port, with easy road access. The name comes from "kalami" (reed).
- Acherounes Sandy - Easy road access
- Mikri Agalipa Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
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Kalogria
Sandy - Easy road access
The sandy stretch before Kyra Panagia — Kalogria stretches along the northwest coast of Skyros, about 12 kilometres from Chora, just before Kyra Panagia. Its name, which means nun in Greek…
- Agalipa Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Markesi Pebbles - Moderate access
- Renes Pebbles - Moderate access
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Pevkos
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The pine-fringed bay with the little harbour — Pefkos lies on the west side of Skyros, in a deep horseshoe-shaped bay about 10 kilometres from Chora and close to Linaria, the island's port. It…
- Petritsa Pebbles - Easy road access
Which beaches in Skyros 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.