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Location & Access
Located on the southern side of Chios, about 9 km from the medieval village of Pyrgi. A 700-meter path leads to the bay, adding a sense of adventure.
Southern Chios • Pyrgousiki Avlonia
Avlonia Beach: The Hidden Gem of the South
A magical, isolated bay in southern Chios with wild beauty, turquoise crystal-clear waters and an impressive seabed waiting to be explored.
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Quick answer
Why visit Avlonia beach? 4 reasons it’s worth it
Avlonia (locally “Pyrgousiki Avlonia”) is a magical, secluded bay in southern Chios, 9 km from Pyrgi, with wild beauty, turquoise water and an impressive seabed. The short adventure of getting there makes the swim even more special.
- Turquoise, crystal-clear water and a seabed made for snorkelling
- A secluded, peaceful bay away from the crowds
- A 700-metre path that adds a sense of exploration
- Magical sunsets close to medieval Pyrgi
Sea & wind
Are there waves at Avlonia today?
Today, Mon 12 Oct, 10:00–18:00: calm sea. Offshore waves ~0.5 m, wind S 2 Bft.
3-day forecast for beach hours
Today, Mon 12 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.5 m
- Wind
- S 2 Bft, gusts 23 km/h
Tomorrow, Tue 13 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.3 m
- Wind
- SE 2 Bft, gusts 25 km/h
Wed 14 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 1.6 m (up to 2.1)
- Wind
- N 4 Bft, gusts 56 km/h
Orientation and wind
- Faces
- South-west
- Sheltered from
- North, North-east, East, South-east
- Exposed to
- South-west, West
With the summer meltemi (north wind) the sea here usually stays calm — a good choice on windy days.
Other calm beaches · Today, Mon 12 Oct
- Calm sea
Trachili
West Chios
Offshore waves 0.5 m · Wind SW 2 Bft
- Calm sea
Giosonas
North-east Chios
Offshore waves 0.3 m · Wind SW 1 Bft
- Calm sea
Nagos
North-east Chios
Offshore waves 0.3 m · Wind SW 1 Bft
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An estimate for beach hours, based on the wave and wind forecast and the orientation of each beach. It is not a measurement at the beach and not a safety guarantee — always judge conditions on site. Wave height is the open-sea forecast near the beach; the status (calm/wavy) accounts for how sheltered the cove is.
Updated 12 Oct, 13:51 (Chios time) · Wave and wind forecast: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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Characteristics
Known locally as Pyrgousiki Avlonia, it features small pebbles and coarse sand. The crystal-clear waters and seabed make it ideal for snorkeling.
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Insider Tip
The beach is not organized. Bring an umbrella, plenty of water and snacks. It is worth staying late to enjoy the magical sunset.
Video
The wild beauty of Avlonia
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Special thanks to the channel for the wonderful video. @GeorgeNito
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Route from Voulamandis House
Distance~32 km
Time~45-50 minutes
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