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Location & Access
Located in southwestern Chios, close to the medieval villages. Combine your swim with Mesta, Olympoi or the impressive Cave of Olympoi.
Southwestern Chios • Quiet beach
Salagona Beach: The Hidden Turquoise Treasure
Avoid the crowds in this magical southwestern bay with crystal-clear turquoise waters and fine pebbles, ideal for relaxation and seabed exploration.
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Quick answer
Why visit Salagona beach? 4 reasons it’s worth it
Salagona is a magical, quiet bay in south-west Chios with spotless turquoise water and pebbles — ideal for escaping the crowds and exploring the seabed, close to the medieval villages.
- Spotless water in beautiful shades of blue and green
- A quiet, relatively secluded beach away from the crowds
- One of the best spots in Chios for snorkelling
- Easy to combine with Mesta, Olympoi and the Olympoi Cave
Sea & wind
Are there waves at Salagona today?
Tomorrow, Tue 13 Oct, 10:00–18:00: calm sea. Offshore waves ~0.3 m, wind S 1 Bft.
3-day forecast for beach hours
Tomorrow, Tue 13 Oct
Calm sea- Offshore waves
- 0.3 m
- Wind
- S 1 Bft, gusts 12 km/h
Wed 14 Oct
Some waves- Offshore waves
- 1.5 m (up to 2.1)
- Wind
- N 3 Bft, gusts 44 km/h
Thu 15 Oct
Some waves- Offshore waves
- 2.1 m (up to 2.3)
- Wind
- N 5 Bft, gusts 61 km/h
Orientation and wind
- Faces
- South-west
- Sheltered from
- North, North-east, 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 · Tomorrow, Tue 13 Oct
- Calm sea
Ormos Lo
Near Chios Town
Offshore waves 0.2 m · Wind SE 1 Bft
- Calm sea
Lithi
West Chios
Offshore waves 0.2 m · Wind SW 1 Bft
View beach → - Calm sea
Trachili
West Chios
Offshore waves 0.2 m · Wind SW 1 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 12 Oct, 21:24 (Chios time) · Wave and wind forecast: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
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Characteristics
A quiet, relatively isolated beach with coarse sand and fine pebbles. The waters are spotless, with beautiful shades of blue and green.
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Insider Tip
Perfect for snorkeling. Bring an umbrella, water and snacks, as it is often not organized.
Video
Get a taste of Salagona
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Special thanks for the wonderful footage. @loukasvasalos
Watch videoRoute map
Route from Voulamandis House
Distance~32 km
Time~40-45 minutes
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