South Chios · Near KalamotiBeaches
Komi Beach
Long sandy shores, seaside cafés and an easy change of pace from the village lanes.
SandOrganised · cafés & tavernas
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Beaches · South Chios · Near Mesta
Avlonia near Mesta
A small pebbly bay south of Mesta, with seasonal beach services.
Directions from Kalamoti ↗Suggested seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn
BeachesCHIOS · A PLACE TO DISCOVER
What to expect when you arrive.
Small pebblesSeasonally organised
Food, drinks & shops
A seasonal canteen or beach bar and umbrellas are reported. Bring supplies outside summer; for a wider choice of meals and shopping, stop in Mesta before heading down.
Getting there & the last stretch
From Kalamoti, reach Mesta via Pyrgi and Olympoi, then take the coast road from the village entrance junction. Select Avlonia near Mesta, not the similarly named cove near Pyrgi. Check the final road surface locally.
What to bring
Take your own shade if you need a guaranteed shaded place.
Google Maps opens for navigation. Check the named beach and park before the shore; directions do not confirm the last path is drivable. Seasonal services are not live opening information.
View official beach photos ↗Facilities checked against published sources · 3 November 2026: Chios Tourism Department · Discover Greece · beach facilities
← Compare southern beachesSource: Chios Tourism Department · Reviewed 3 November 2026. Confirm opening hours and access with the venue.
Where will you go next?
Continue the story with one of these places. Check the setting and access notes before adding a stop to your day.
South Chios · Near Kalamoti
South Chios · EmporiosBeaches
Mavra Volia
Black volcanic pebbles meet deep blue water in one of the island’s most distinctive coastal landscapes.
Black volcanic pebblesNatural shore · food nearby
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East Chios · Near Chios TownBeaches
Karfas Beach
Fine sand and shallow water make Karfas a popular choice for a relaxed family beach day.
Fine sandOrganised · seaside resort
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A THREAD IN KALAMOTI’S STORY
Return from the sea with a story
Leave a part of your day for Kalamoti’s lanes and a local meal. A beach visit and an inland village walk offer two different ways to know southern Chios; plan your own transport between them.
The historical connection
Kalamoti’s fertile surroundings, its place in the mastic landscape and its former administrative role help explain its importance within southern Chios. The official Chios guide connects the plain and nearby Apolichnon castle with Genoese defensive planning. Calling it a heart of the Mastichochoria describes these connections: fields, settlement and the organisation of a wider region.
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