beaches of aegiali

Beaches of Aegiali

Beaches of Aegiali, of Amorgos will seduce you and invite you to admire the breathtaking scenery and swim in blue waters! Aegiali, Agios Pavlos, Nikouria, Levrosos, Hochlakas, Megali Vlychada, Psili Ammos and Sparti.

Agios Pavlos beach, Nikouria Island Amorgos

On the way to Aegiali (from Chora), you will reach Agios Pavlos beach.. Small white pebbles and crystal-clear waters characterize this beach, as well as a view of Nikouria islet. Here, you can get snacks, coffee etc. from the bar of the nearby hotel.

The access to Nikouria islet is made by boat with daily itineraries from Agios Pavlos, for a luxurious swim and sunbathing on the sandy beach. Nikouria beach is large and has little shade, so the best hours to visit are early in the morning or in the late afternoon; it is very exposed in the middle of the day, making sunscreen an absolute necessity. You should know that you can get snacks and coffee from the beach canteen, as well as rent sun loungers.  

Gialos (Ormos) beach

The Aegieli beach is located in Aegiali bay in the center of the village. It is a sandy beach, almost two kilometers long with some tamarisk trees scattered along its length ,offering delicious shade in hot hours of the day. If you enjoy beach tennis, this beach will probably be the highlight of your holiday!

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Recently, the beach is friendly and accessible to People with Disabilities, with a special Seatrac mechanism. It ensures: autonomous access of the disabled to the sea, chemical toilet for the disabled and locker room for the disabled, shading area (umbrellas) and wooden access corridor to the above facilities.

Just a few meters from the beach, you will find restaurants, tavernas and beach bars offering food, coffee, drinks or cocktails with a breathtaking view of Aegiali!

Levrossos beach Amorgos

On the road to the picturesque village of Tholaria Amorgos, at the 5-star-hotel, take a sharp left down to the small parking lot. Follow a footpath delimited by trees and gardens, to reach the eponymous sandy beach in a few minutes.

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Enjoy your swim in the crystal-clear waters, enjoy the view of Ormos and Potamos villages, and, if you get there early enough, bag some shade under the tamarisks or cane clusters. Once again, make sure you pack your sunscreen. Alternatively, and footpath by taking the footpath that starts at the very end of Aegiali beach.

Psili Ammos beach

After Levrossos is located Psili Ammos beach, true to its name, its whole length is covered by fine, golden sand! There are a few tamarisk trees for shade and, of course, the ubiquitous clear blue waters. You can either walk here from Aegiali, or take a boat from the port, running at regular intervals during the day!

Hochlakas beach

The third beach (after Levrossos and Psili Ammos) as you move away from Aegiali, is Hochlakas that is covered in pebbles and sand. You can reach the beach with two different ways: either on foot, or by boat from the port running at regular intervals during the day!

Megali Vlychada beach

A pebbled beach to the north of Tholaria. The access is by footpath and the hike takes approximately 90 minutes.

Sparti beach

The Sparti beach in Amorgos island is a deep inlet formed by a giant chasm with a height of around 500 meters! The waters here are turquoise and very cold, since the sunlight only reaches the inlet for a few hours a day, before disappearing behind the massive cliffs. The beach is alternately sandy and pebbled,, and you can reach it on the boat offering"tours of Amorgos" during the Summer.

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Chalara beach

A footpath starting at Asfontilitis will lead you to this pebbled and rocky beach after a hike of approximately 2 hours. The footpath to Chalara is very rough and requires particular attention; as expected, the beach is quite deserted. However, spear-fishing fanatics should definitely include it on their Amorgos bucket list! The beach is also accessible via the boat offering tours of Amorgos during the summer, which stops here and in Sparti, perhaps the most remote and inaccessible beaches on the island.

Last updated: 28/02/2021

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