Beach· Meganisi· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Agios Ioannis Beach (Meganisi)
38° 39.5′ N · 20° 44.3′ E
A nearly white pebble beach with crystal-clear water on Meganisi's west coast, beside the church of Agios Ioannis and facing Lefkada.
Practical
my-sea: beach plus a calm-weather anchorage just off it (38.65785, 20.73522), exposed to N-NE-NW. The church is said to have been founded before 1477; on its feast day, June 24, locals light and leap over bonfires (Lampardes) (allovergreece). The islet to the NW is Thilia. Reachable on foot from Spartochori (see the hike entry).
Best for
Swim and church visit, calm days
Nearby
- Thilia Islet Anchorages (Meganisi Channel)0.5 NM away
- Marinos Zampatis Memorial & Race (Spilia)1 NM away
- Meganisi Footpath: Spartochori - Agios Ioannis1 NM away
- Spartochori & Spilia Quay (Meganisi)1 NM away
- Spartochori Village Tavernas (Lakis & Summer Sun)1 NM away
- Meganisi Fuel Station (Avin, Spartochori road)1.1 NM away
- Dessimi Bay1.4 NM away
- Akti / Kolopoulou Bay (Meganisi)1.6 NM away