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Location & Access
Kato Fana is in southern Chios, near the historic Fana area and within reach of Pyrgi, Olympoi and the Mastichochoria. It works well as part of a slow South Chios route.
Southern Chios • Fana area
Kato Fana Beach: A Quiet Southern Chios Escape
A peaceful beach idea for travellers who love open horizons, quiet corners and a more local side of South Chios.
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Quick answer
Why visit Kato Fana beach? 4 reasons it’s worth it
Kato Fana is a quiet, natural beach in southern Chios near historic Fana, with sand, shallow water and an open horizon. It is ideal for those who want space, peace and the most authentic side of the south.
- A sandy beach with shallow water, suitable for families too
- Quiet and unorganised, with open horizons and plenty of space
- Natural shade from trees for a relaxed swim
- An ideal stop between Pyrgi, Olympoi and the Mastic Villages
Sea & wind
Are there waves at Kato Fana today?
Today, Sun 11 Oct, 10:00–18:00: calm sea. Offshore waves ~0.3 m, wind S 3 Bft.
3-day forecast for beach hours
Today, Sun 11 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.3 m (up to 0.4)
- Wind
- S 3 Bft, gusts 21 km/h
Tomorrow, Mon 12 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.6 m
- Wind
- SW 2 Bft, gusts 20 km/h
Tue 13 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.3 m (up to 0.4)
- Wind
- SE 3 Bft, gusts 32 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, Sun 11 Oct
- Calm sea
Lithi
West Chios
Offshore waves 0.3 m · Wind S 3 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Trachili
West Chios
Offshore waves 0.3 m · Wind S 2 Bft
- Calm sea
Giosonas
North-east Chios
Offshore waves 0.2 m · Wind S 3 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 11 Oct, 15:44 (Chios time) · Wave and wind forecast: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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Characteristics
This beach has a calm, open feeling and is better suited to travellers looking for space, quiet and simple natural scenery rather than a busy organized beach.
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Insider Tip
Visit Kato Fana when you want a quieter stop between villages and beaches. Bring essentials with you, especially water, shade and anything you need for a relaxed swim.
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Kato Fana Beach in South Chios
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Route from Voulamandis House
Distance~27 km
Time~35-40 minutes
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