Beaches in North Aegean

Coastal Escapes

This collection highlights the diverse coastline of the North Aegean islands, including Lesbos, Chios, Ikaria, and Lemnos. It features Vatera’s eight-kilometer sandy shore and the unique Seychelles beach in Ikaria, which was formed by granite rockfalls during road construction. The list covers a range of geological features, from the volcanic landscapes of Lemnos to the river estuary and ancient ruins at Nas, and the shallow, sandy bays of Chios.

Coastal Escapes — Map

A

Vatera

An eight-kilometer sandy stretch on the southern coast of Lesbos.

B

Saint Isidorus

Pebble beach located two kilometers from Plomari.

C

Charamida

Organized beach with deep waters located near the entrance of the Gulf of Gera.

D

Παραλία Νυφίδας

Long beach with shallow waters located at the entrance of the Gulf of Kalloni.

E

Karfas Beach

Shallow sandy beach with fine golden sand, located five kilometers south of Chios Town.

F

Nas

Small cove where the Chalaris River meets the Aegean, located near the ruins of the Temple of Artemis Tauropolos.

G

Σευχέλες

Cove with white pebbles and turquoise water, formed by a landslide during the construction of a nearby road tunnel.

H

Mega Limionas Beach

Sandy and pebble beach located near the village of Thymiana, south of Chios Town.

I

Αυλώνας

Sandy beach with volcanic rock formations, located north of Myrina.

J

Ρηχά νερά

Shallow sandy beach located within walking distance of the town of Myrina.

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