Beach· Chios· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Elinda Beach (Chios)

38° 23.5′ N · 25° 59.4′ E

A large, unorganised and secluded sandy bay on the west coast, the nearest beach to the ghost village of Anavatos, with deep, crystal-clear water.

Practical

No facilities (greeka). Protected from the winds; popular with locals on Sundays. Beach shelves steeply; water can turn greenish at times (CruisersWiki via the Elinda Bay anchorage entry). Pin: OSM beach polygon.

Best for

Quiet swim and snorkel