Photo of Zanakounta beach with light pebble surface

Photo of Zanakounta beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Zanakounta beach with small bay

Photo of Zanakounta beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

5.8

Pleasant

Zanakounta beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Zanakounta beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Zanakounta beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Cafe Agia Markella is the closest place located 3700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Zanakounta beach?

There are 23 places to stay in the Zanakounta beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7046705&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">PANAYIOTIS, a Unique Stone Built House with Amazing Views</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1868089&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cozy Residences in the center of Volissos Village - Lydia Lithos-</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=248705&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Argo Studios</a></li></ul>

Piramá, Greece

#1051 out of 1420 in Aegean

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Agios Isidoros • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurant Cafe Agia Markella

9.4 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant Makuti Beach Bar Restaurant Volissos

9.8 - Exceptional 5.6km

Cafe Ammos cafe

9 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant El Sueño Beach Bar Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 5.7km

Bar Volissos - Lemnos - Chios

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Bar Lefkathia Beach Bar

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Coffee Shop Πέτρινη Παραδοσιακή Ταβέρνα

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Restaurant Εστιατόριο Λιμανάκι

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Restaurant O KAVOS

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Park Agia Markella

2.2km

Park Zigomata

7.3km

Hiking Area Volissos - Malagkiotis Valley Hiking Trail

7.5km

Hiking Area Πηγάδι καθοδον για Άγιο Γεώργιο Βασιλικών

7.6km

Park Katafigio Agrias Zois Kimina

9.6km

Playground Παιδική χαρά Βολισσου

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Agio Gala Church and caves

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Piso Prashia Beach

9.5km

Historical Landmark Castle of Volissos

6.3km

Historical Landmark Παλιά Ποταμιά

7.5km

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About

Zanakounta beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 274th place out of 398 beaches in the Northern Aegean region 90.1 km away from its center, the city of Mitilene. It is one of the beaches of Agios Isidoros settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Zanakounta beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Koiliani Beach II, which has a rating of 5.8.

Zanakounta beach (Northern Aegean) is located outside the Agios Isidoros settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Chios island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Zanakounta beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agios Isidoros • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurant Cafe Agia Markella

9.4 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant Makuti Beach Bar Restaurant Volissos

9.8 - Exceptional 5.6km

Cafe Ammos cafe

9 - Excellent 5.7km

Restaurant El Sueño Beach Bar Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 5.7km

Bar Volissos - Lemnos - Chios

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Bar Lefkathia Beach Bar

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Coffee Shop Πέτρινη Παραδοσιακή Ταβέρνα

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Restaurant Εστιατόριο Λιμανάκι

9 - Excellent 6.3km

Restaurant O KAVOS

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Park Agia Markella

2.2km

Park Zigomata

7.3km

Hiking Area Volissos - Malagkiotis Valley Hiking Trail

7.5km

Hiking Area Πηγάδι καθοδον για Άγιο Γεώργιο Βασιλικών

7.6km

Park Katafigio Agrias Zois Kimina

9.6km

Playground Παιδική χαρά Βολισσου

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Agio Gala Church and caves

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Piso Prashia Beach

9.5km

Historical Landmark Castle of Volissos

6.3km

Historical Landmark Παλιά Ποταμιά

7.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

20km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Avgonima All Seasons Hotel

Serviced Apartment

Augonyma • 20km from center

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20.3km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Argo Studios

Stone Apartments

Entire House

Augonyma • 20.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.1 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

1km 13 min walk

Koiliani Beach II Koiliani Beach II

5.8 Pleasant

1.7km 22 min walk

Koiliani Beach Koiliani Beach

4.9 Tolerable

2.4km

Ag. Prokopios Beach Ag. Prokopios Beach

4.9 Tolerable

5km

Lampsa Beach Lampsa Beach

6.7 Good

5.7km

Limnos Beach Limnos Beach

7.6 Very good

6.1km

Paralia Lefkathia Paralia Lefkathia

7.6 Very good

8.6km

Managros Beach Managros Beach

6.7 Good

9.5km

St. Georgios Beach St. Georgios Beach

4.9 Tolerable

Localities

Nearest

Agios Isidoros • 100m

Main locality of province

Mytilene • 90.1km

Transport

Airport

JKH • 30.4km

Bus Station

Kaplan Sitesi • 42.9km

Train Station

İzban Biçerova İstasyonu • 99.7km

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5.8 Pleasant

Epanikondas Kallistratos

10 Exceptional

Fantastic

March 2023

Nikos Papadopoulos

8 Very good

Located just after the charming village of Parparia, approximately 55 kilometers to the North-West of Chios, lies a stunning sandy beach that is sure to leave you in awe. This picturesque beach boasts a unique natural beauty that is hard to come by. With its crystal-clear waters and soft sand, it is the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the sun. Whether you are looking to relax or take a dip in the refreshing sea, this beach has it all. So, if you are planning a trip to Chios, be sure to add this hidden gem to your list of must-visit places.

March 2023

Nikos Katsaros

10 Exceptional

This beach is just like any other, nothing special to write home about. If you're looking for a mundane day trip to the beach, then this is your spot. Don't expect any breathtaking views or exciting activities, just sand and water. It's a place to kill time, but not worth going out of your way for.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Zanakounta beach?

The beachline of Zanakounta beach is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Zanakounta beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Zanakounta beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Zanakounta beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Zanakounta beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Zanakounta beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Zanakounta beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Zanakounta beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Zanakounta beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Cafe Agia Markella is the closest place located 3700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Zanakounta beach?

There are 23 places to stay in the Zanakounta beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Zanakounta beach from parking?

The Zanakounta beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Zanakounta beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Zanakounta beach is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Zanakounta beach (Chios island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Zanakounta beach (Chios island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Zanakounta beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.