Beach · Southeast
Agia Fotia
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Agia Fotia is a lively pebble beach within easy reach of Chios Town, with exceptionally clear water and a well-developed summer scene. The beach and seafront settlement have cafés, tavernas and seasonal services close at hand, making it an easy choice when you want a polished beach day without travelling far.
Why go
Agia Fotia is a lively pebble beach within easy reach of Chios Town, with exceptionally clear water and a well-developed summer scene. The beach and seafront settlement have cafés, tavernas and seasonal services close at hand, making it an easy choice when you want a polished beach day without travelling far.
At a glance
- Children
- Good for families with confident swimmers who are comfortable with pebbles.
- Accessibility
- Easy road access; seasonal bus services may also operate.
- Substrate
- Pebble.
- Depth & exposure
- Normal depth with clear water; swimmers should expect a pebble entry rather than shallow sand.
- Facilities
- Organised in summer, with sunbeds, umbrellas and food and drink nearby; services can vary through the season.
- Shade
- Some + umbrellas.
Practical information
Candid note
Can be busy; water relatively deep.
Check before you goFacilities are seasonal and reported rather than confirmed — check locally before relying on them.
Map and directions
Sources & accuracy
Photograph: supplied by the publisher
Sources S01, S36, S37. · Photography and rights