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Paralia Chiou
About
Paralia Chiou is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 176th place out of 398 beaches in the Northern Aegean region 89.6 km away from its center, the city of Mytilene. It is one of the beaches of Chios settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 not crowded place during the season.
Paralia Chiou coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, changing rooms. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Karfas beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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+20
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+17
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+17
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Paralia Chiou is located in Northern Aegean within Chios, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Chios island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is conveniently located near the city center and offers complimentary sun beds. Additionally, there is a cafe where you can purchase your favorite beverages."
Mustafa Yılmaz
"The beach is filled with an abundance of stones, making it quite challenging for us to access. I highly recommend wearing beach shoes if you plan on visiting."
Kadir Yıldızoğlu
User reviews
"The beach is conveniently located near the city center and offers complimentary sun beds. Additionally, there is a cafe where you can purchase your favorite beverages."
Mustafa Yılmaz
"The beach is filled with an abundance of stones, making it quite challenging for us to access. I highly recommend wearing beach shoes if you plan on visiting."
Kadir Yıldızoğlu
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)
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Cesme 4.5 km
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Cesme 7.1 km
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Cesme 6.7 km
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Cesme 6.5 km
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Cesme 7.5 km
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Karakoy 9.4 km
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Traxyli 1.4 km
What to do in Paralia Chiou? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Paralia Chiou welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- The Pastards• 7 min walk
- Icing Sugar and Cinn...• 8 min walk
- Piperóriza• 10 min walk
- Aella Pittadiko Spec...• 11 min walk
Attractions
- Chios Port• 12 min walk
- Chios Maritime Museu...• 13 min walk
- Παλαιός Μάγγανος Ευρ...• 16 min walk
- Windmill of Chios• 28 min walk
Transport
- JKH• 29 min walk
- Kaplan Sitesi• 14.8km
- Egekent• 80.4km
Localities
- Chios• 1.3km
- Mytilene• 89.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Chiou?
The beachline of Paralia Chiou is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Paralia Chiou?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Paralia Chiou is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Paralia Chiou good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Paralia Chiou does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Paralia Chiou good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Paralia Chiou secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Chiou?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Chiou.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Pastards is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Chiou?
There are 199 places to stay in the Paralia Chiou area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Chiou include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Paralia Chiou from parking?
The Paralia Chiou 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Chiou?
There are 4 attractions near Paralia Chiou that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Chios Port located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Chiou?
The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Chiou 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?
Paralia Chiou (Chios island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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