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Location & access
Karfas is about 5 km south of Chios Town and close to Kambos and Thymiana. Access is easy by car, while local bus services also connect the area with the town.
Central Chios • Near Chios Town and Kambos
Karfas Beach: sand and shallow water near Chios Town
One of the easiest and best-known beaches in Chios, with a long sandy shore, shallow water and organized facilities close to Chios Town and Kambos.
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Quick answer
Why visit Karfas beach? 4 reasons it’s worth it
Karfas is the easiest and best-known sandy beach in Chios, only 12–15 minutes from Kambos: a long beach of fine golden sand, very shallow warm water and full facilities. It is ideal for families and for swimming without a long drive.
- Only 12–15 minutes from Kambos and Voulamandis House
- Fine golden sand and very shallow, warm water, perfect for children
- Fully organised with sunbeds, beach bars, taverns and water sports
- Easy access by car or by the local bus
Sea & wind
Are there waves at Karfas today?
Today, Tue 27 Oct, 10:00–18:00: calm sea. Offshore waves ~0.3 m, wind S 2 Bft.
3-day forecast for beach hours
Today, Tue 27 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.3 m (up to 0.4)
- Wind
- S 2 Bft, gusts 16 km/h
Tomorrow, Wed 28 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.4 m
- Wind
- NE 2 Bft, gusts 28 km/h
Thu 29 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.5 m
- Wind
- N 3 Bft, gusts 25 km/h
Orientation and wind
- Faces
- East
- Sheltered from
- South-west, West, North-west
- Exposed to
- East, South-east
With the meltemi (north wind) this beach usually gets waves — keep it for still days or a south wind.
Other calm beaches · Today, Tue 27 Oct
- Calm sea
Komi
South Chios
Offshore waves 0.5 m · Wind SW 2 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Mavra Volia
South Chios
Offshore waves 0.5 m · Wind SW 2 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Daskalopetra
Near Chios Town
Offshore waves 0.3 m · Wind SE 2 Bft
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, 03:38 (Chios time) · Wave and wind forecast: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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Sand & shallow water
The long sandy shore has shallow, relatively warm water and an easy sea entrance, making it a practical choice for families and relaxed swimming.
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Facilities & atmosphere
Organized sections offer sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, food and water activities. During the busiest summer weeks, visit early or on a weekday for a quieter experience.
Video
Karfas Beach from above
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Thanks to the creator for the aerial footage of Karfas Beach. Nikos
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Route from Voulamandis House
Distance~7 km
Time~12-15 minutes
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