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Location & access
Elinta is about 25 km from Chios Town and roughly 5 km from Anavatos and Lithi. It is reached by car, with an unpaved section on the final approach.
Western Chios • Near Anavatos and Lithi
Elinta Beach: a sheltered bay with white pebbles
A large, enclosed and peaceful bay in western Chios, with cool green-blue water, bright white pebbles and pine-covered mountains descending toward the sea.
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Quick answer
Why visit Elinta beach? 4 reasons it’s worth it
Elinta is a large, enclosed and peaceful bay in western Chios, with cool green-blue water, bright white pebbles and pine-covered mountains running down to the sea. Wild beauty without any noise.
- Exceptionally clear, cool green-blue water
- Bright white pebbles and a striking pine-covered landscape
- Completely unorganised and peaceful, for nature lovers
- Only 5 km from Anavatos and Lithi
Sea & wind
Are there waves at Elinta today?
Today, Tue 27 Oct, 10:00–18:00: calm sea. Offshore waves ~0.7 m, wind SW 1 Bft.
3-day forecast for beach hours
Today, Tue 27 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.7 m
- Wind
- SW 1 Bft, gusts 12 km/h
Tomorrow, Wed 28 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.5 m
- Wind
- E 2 Bft, gusts 18 km/h
Thu 29 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.8 m
- Wind
- NW 2 Bft, gusts 17 km/h
Orientation and wind
- Faces
- South
- Sheltered from
- North, North-east, East, North-west
- Exposed to
- South, South-west
With the summer meltemi (north wind) the sea here usually stays calm — a good choice on windy days.
Other calm beaches · Today, Tue 27 Oct
- Calm sea
Komi
South Chios
Offshore waves 0.5 m · Wind SE 1 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Mavra Volia
South Chios
Offshore waves 0.5 m · Wind SE 1 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Karfas
Near Chios Town
Offshore waves 0.3 m · Wind S 1 Bft
View beach →
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 27 Oct, 09:41 (Chios time) · Wave and wind forecast: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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Natural character
The large enclosed bay has white pebbles, normal depth and exceptionally clear, cool green-blue water. It is unorganized, with no nearby food or beach services.
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Local tip
Bring water, food and everything you need for the day. Natural shade is available in places, but it is wise to carry sun protection and return before dark if you do not know the road.
Video
Videos of Elinta Beach
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Route from Voulamandis House
Distance~28 km
Time~40-45 minutes
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