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Mavros Gialos is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 79th place out of 398 beaches in the Northern Aegean region 111.8 km away from its center, the city of Mytilene. It is one of the beaches of Emporeios settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and gray fine 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 not crowded place during the season.
Mavros Gialos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paralia Komi, which has a rating of 7.8.
Mavros Gialos is located in Northern Aegean within Emporeios, 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Traxyli 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Limenas Lithiou 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue pure water
Karfas 0.2 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cesme 7.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cesme 7.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Cesme 6.7 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cesme 7.6 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cesme 1.8 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cesme 4.5 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Karakoy 9.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cesme 6.5 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cesme 7.5 km
What to do in Mavros Gialos? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Mavros Gialos can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Mavros Gialos you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own. There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Mavros Gialos. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Mavros Gialos implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Mavros Gialos is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mavros Gialos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Mavros Gialos is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Mavros Gialos 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.
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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
The bar is located right on the Mavros Gialos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Nostalgia is the closest place located 2100 meters from the beach.
There are 28 places to stay in the Mavros Gialos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Mavros Gialos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Mavros Gialos 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
There are 4 attractions near Mavros Gialos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Μαύρα Βόλια (Μαύρος Γυαλός) located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Mavros Gialos 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.
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Stegna 2.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lindos 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kamari 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Perivolos (Perissa) 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Lambi 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Faliraki 1.4 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pefki 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Psalidi 1 km
Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Charaki 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Provatas 1.7 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Koskinou 2.2 km
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