Beaches

The beach of Agios Pavlos is located between Chora and Aegiali, respectively ten km and five km distance, and is covered by bus. From Aegiali follow the signs to Chora. After about five km,there are signs to the beach on the right. White pebble beach with crystal clear waters with a strip of sand stretching to the island of Nikouria, which is across the sea.

Another beach with sand and small pebbles is located near Aegiali. Follow the signs on the road directing you to Tholaria, and before the village, turn left, where it’s indicated by the signs. The road after the junction leads on a small parking lot. From the small square, a path begins (about one minute), leading to the bay below. There are tamarisks on the beach that offer shade. There’s also a taverna and a beach bar.

On the other side of the island, three km from Chora, is the famous beach of Agia Anna. You can go down a path on the left side of the site’s parking area. On the right side of the road, you reach a path that leads to another, much smaller beach, also called Agia Anna. Two large rocks characterize this beach with its clear waters.

It’s a beautiful beach with transparent waters that you can reach on foot or by boat from the pier of Katapola. The boats leave every thirty minutes during the day (during the high season). Tickets are sold inside the boat. Hiking enthusiasts can get there on the Maltezi Beach through a path that crosses the beach, through the village of
Xylokeratidi (about forty minutes on foot). The beach has umbrellas and sunbeds for rent. There’s also a bar.

Mouros Beach is located about 15 kilometers from Chora. On this little pebbled beach you will find crystal clear waters after you walk about 400 meters downhill from the parking lot.

It’s twenty km from Chora. After passing the junction of the beach of Kalotaritissa, after the village of Kolofana, the road ends at the church of Agia Paraskevi, about 500 meters, it ends up on a small beach with pebbles and stones, a tiny paradise. The distance is covered by and with regular public transport by bus (to the church). On 26 July from the church of Agia Paraskevi, the faithful and pilgrims participatein an important religious celebration that honors the saint. During the feast, a special celebration is offered— Patatato, the traditonal dish for the festivals made with lamb.

Behind the bay of Kalotaritissa is the small island of Gamvousa, where there’s a lovely sandy beach with pebbles and crystal-clear waters. You can reach the beach from the port of Katapola or the beach of Kalotaritissa using a water taxi.