Mavra Volia
The island's most photographed beach — smooth black volcanic pebbles meeting strikingly clear turquoise water, near Pyrgi in the south. No major facilities. Bring water shoes.
North Aegean
Best Beaches in Chios
Karfas
The island's most complete organised beach experience — golden sand, sunbeds, beachfront tavernas, watersports — located a short drive south of Chios Town. Popular with families.
Lithi
On the southwest coast, Lithi has a long sandy beach backed by tavernas and widely considered to have the finest sunset views on Chios. A natural choice for an evening swim followed by dinner.
Agia Markella
A sandy beach on the northwest coast, named for the chapel above it, with a more remote and windswept character. Popular for an annual religious festival in July.
Emporios
In the far south near the mastic villages, Emporios combines a small fishing harbour with nearby volcanic beaches. A good base for combining beach time with Pyrgi and Mesta.
Komi
A long sandy beach on the southeast coast, more developed than the volcanic beaches further south but still relatively low-key. Good for families wanting straightforward sand and shallow entry.