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Location & Access
Located in southern Chios, past the medieval village of Pyrgi, in the seaside settlement of Emporios. On your way there, the Mastic Museum is definitely worth a stop.
Emporios • Volcanic beach
Emporios Mavra Volia Beach: The Ultimate Volcanic Landscape
The most iconic and impressive beach of Chios: three consecutive bays with deep dark waters and breathtaking black volcanic pebbles.
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Quick answer
Why visit Mavra Volia beach? 4 reasons it’s worth it
Mavra Volia in Emporios is the most iconic beach in Chios: three consecutive bays of black volcanic pebbles, wild cliffs and deep, cool water. It is a landscape you will not find anywhere else in the Aegean.
- A unique volcanic landscape created by the ancient Psaronas volcano
- Deep, crystal-clear and refreshing water for confident swimmers
- Fresh fish at the taverns of the picturesque Emporios harbour
- Easy to combine with the Mastic Museum and medieval Pyrgi
Sea & wind
Are there waves at Mavra Volia today?
Tomorrow, Mon 9 Nov, 10:00–18:00: calm sea. Offshore waves ~0.2 m, wind S 1 Bft.
3-day forecast for beach hours
Tomorrow, Mon 9 Nov
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.2 m
- Wind
- S 1 Bft, gusts 13 km/h
Tue 10 Nov
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.0 m
- Wind
- SE 2 Bft, gusts 19 km/h
Wed 11 Nov
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.3 m (up to 0.4)
- Wind
- S 3 Bft, gusts 35 km/h
Orientation and wind
- Faces
- South-east
- Sheltered from
- North, South-west, West, North-west
- Exposed to
- East, South-east
With the summer meltemi (north wind) the sea here usually stays calm — a good choice on windy days.
Other calm beaches · Tomorrow, Mon 9 Nov
- Calm sea
Agia Fotia
South Chios
Offshore waves 0.1 m · Wind S 1 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Vroulidia
South Chios
Offshore waves 0.2 m · Wind S 1 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Komi
South Chios
Offshore waves 0.2 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 8 Nov, 17:51 (Chios time) · Wave and wind forecast: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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Characteristics
Its unusual beauty comes from the eruption of an ancient volcano, Psaronas. Wild cliffs embrace the black pebbles, creating deep, dark and cool waters.
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Insider Tip
A visit to Mavra Volia is not complete without food. In the picturesque harbor of Emporios nearby, you will find fish taverns with fresh seafood and local specialties.
Video
The magic of Mavros Gialos from above
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Special thanks to the channel for the wonderful video. @flying-vp
Watch videoRoute map
Route from Voulamandis House
Distance~25 km
Time~35 minutes
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