Chalkolimionas Beach is one of the most distinctive on Andros, with golden sand, fine pebble and crystal blue-green waters. It lies almost at the centre of the west coast — about 24 km from Gavrio, 12 from Chora and 15 from Batsi — and is very popular. Afternoons are best, when the sunset dresses the sea in golden-orange.

Access is very comfortable, on an asphalt road that reaches the sea: from the Stavropeda junction, follow the signs and you arrive within minutes. The shape of the bay shelters it, while the gentle depths make it friendly for families with children.

It has a beach bar with cocktails, an organized section with umbrellas and sunbeds, plus a large free area, easy parking, toilets and rocky formations ideal for fishing. Nearby are important archaeological sites, such as Neolithic Strofilas and Zagora.

Wind & Sea Conditions

Faces southwest. Suitable even when strong winds blow from the north, northeast, east or northwest.