This blog series will help visitors of Evia to find amazing places the island has to offer. This first blog will describe our discovery of hidden coves and beaches on Evia.
Along the eastern coast of Evia, within an hours drive from Kymi, there are countless coves and beaches. Some are better known than others, some easily accessible and others adventures to get to, but none of them are alike. There’re beaches with whitlow marble pebbles and crystal clear waters, there are seemingly endless beaches inviting you for long romantic walks, there are tiny beaches that make you feel secluded, there are wild beaches with roaring waves and anything in between. So for one day we thought it would be fun to visit and swim at as many beaches as we could. And so we did, and it was marvelous fun. Here comes the story of our day: We decided for a route going south of Kymi. On our itinerary were:
Korasida Beach
Kalamos beach μικρη παραλια καλαμου
Μάγειρας Beach
Cherómylos
Although the route was only 50 kilometres, it would take us 90 minutes to drive it. For the first 20 minutes the drive takes you through a rather flat landscape on good roads through some cute villages where you can stock up on drinks and goods from the bakery for the day. I highly recommend this, especially outside of the high season there are little amenities on the beaches.
Karosida Beach
Just before the first beach of Karosida, there is a breath-taking view. Once you see a little white church to your left, park your car and have a look around. You will enjoy an amazing view over the coastline.
Karosida beach has good parking and the walk to the beach is easy. We loved the white marble pebble beach, once the water hits the pebbles, they become translucent and the water above crystal clear. The beach drops fast into deep water and if you’re lucky to visit on a day without much wind, you can see to the bottom even when you are in deep water. If you are visiting on a day with wind, it takes a brave swimmer to go in. This actually holds true for all beaches along the east coast. They transform in character dramatically between windy and calm days.
After our swim in the azure blue waters of Karosida beach, we went on to see Kalamos beach. The drive alone is a treat. Currently it’s a well maintained dirt road, but by the looks of it, it could one day become a paved road. You do not need a 4×4 car, just a good driver and maybe, just to feel relaxed, a good car insurance. The views along the road is spectacular.
Kalamos beach is much more organized. Proper (paid in summer) parking, restaurants at the beach and sun loungers you can rent. The waters are stunningly clear and if the wind is calm, the sea is like a giant pool. We liked this beach a little less, maybe because it was so organized, which is unusual for the east coast of Evia. We like the unexplored, but maybe for others it’s just the right beach if you like to have some services around.
Μάγειρας Beach
So off we went to Μάγειρας Beach. The drive was again something you could not imagine beforehand. The natural beauty along the way is stunning. Every once in a while the road, again a good dirt road, allows you to stop. A few kilometres before the beach is a good viewpoint over the next two beaches.
Μάγειρας Beach is a wonderful beach where you park your car under olive trees and can walk straight onto the beach. We were lucky to be there alone and it felt like our private paradise. The water was calm and clear and surrounded on both sides with gentle hills.
Cherómylos beach is just a quick drive away. This beach is larger, with a shower and a kiosk that opens in summer. After seeing so many marvellous beaches also this one did not disappoint. We noticed that it is popular with local fishermen that wave you hello. After Cherómylos we continued to other beaches further south. Although they were nice, we did not feel they compared to what we had seen earlier in the day.
Conclusion
The hidden coves and beaches on Evia we visited were stunning. and outside of July and August, you will find very few people that you have to share the beaches with. Besides some reviews on Google maps, you will also find little information on them, which makes exploring them even more fun. Its best to visit them on a day with little wind. For windy days we have some suggestions too, click here.
