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 · East Chios · Near Chios Town
Karfas Beach
Fine sand and shallow water make Karfas a popular choice for a relaxed family beach day.
Directions from Kalamoti ↗Suggested seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn
View photograph ↗Karfas settlement and sandy coast viewed from the hillside · CostasTheGreek · CC BY-SA 3.0
What to expect when you arrive.
Fine sandOrganised · seaside resort
Food, drinks & shops
Cafés, restaurants and seasonal beach services are available in the resort. Confirm opening outside the summer season.
Getting there & the last stretch
Head north from Kalamoti towards Chios Town and follow the Karfas signs before the town. This is an east-coast outing, farther from Kalamoti than Komi or Lilikas.
What to bring
Shallow water still needs supervision; check wind and sea on arrival.
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
← 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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South Chios · Pyrgi · Southern tipBeaches
Vroulidia
A small turquoise cove below pale cliffs, reached by a path and steps.
Coarse sand & small pebblesNatural beach · seasonal kiosk above
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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.
Chios Travel Guide ↗