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BEACHES

Kalami

The isolated beach of Kalami protected by rocks on either side and is located close to the village of Mylopotamos. Access is difficult as there are no signs to it, but ideal for relaxation away from crowds.

Kaladi

The beach at Kaladi is the most well known and photographed of the island, a pebbled beach with aquamarine waters. The beach is located below Paleopoli in the eastern part of the island and to reach it there are 130 steps down the cliffside.

Halkos

Halkos beach is located just a few kilometres from Hora. The well known pebbled beach has crystal clear waters.

Kombonada

Kombonada is located between the beaches of Kaladi and Fyri Ammos. It is a large beach with white sand clear blue waters. The villages of Travasarianika and Goudianika are close by.

Lykodimou

The sand and pebble beach of Lykodimou is located in the north part of the island. It has a cave opening right on the beach and famed for beautiful sunsets.

Diakofti

The beach of Diakofto is located beside the harbour. The beach has fine white sand and shallow clear water.

Paleopoli

Between the settlements of Skandeka and Avlemonas is the beach of Paleopolis that is the largest on the island, a golden sandy beach with crystal clear waters. According to legend the goddess Aphrodite/Venus emerged from these waters.

Melidoni

Melidoni is a small isolated beach located close to the village of Drymonas, The fine pebble beach is in a small cove.

Agia Pelagia

The beach at Agia Pelagia is located close to the village of the same name. The beach has fine sand and crystal clear waters.

Fyri Ammos (Kalamos)

There are two beach with the name of Fyri Ammos, one is in the south east near the village of Kalamou with reddish sand and multicoloured pebbles. The second is in the north east close to the village of Agia Pelagia. The beach has dark red pebbles.