Beach · Central east
Karfas
Καρφάς
Close to Chios Town, Karfas is the island's classic easy-going sandy beach: a broad stretch of fine golden sand, very shallow warmer water and plenty of visitor facilities. It is especially popular with families and anyone who wants a simple, comfortable beach day with cafés, restaurants and summer activity nearby.
Why go
Close to Chios Town, Karfas is the island's classic easy-going sandy beach: a broad stretch of fine golden sand, very shallow warmer water and plenty of visitor facilities. It is especially popular with families and anyone who wants a simple, comfortable beach day with cafés, restaurants and summer activity nearby.
At a glance
- Children
- Excellent for families, particularly with younger children because of the shallow water.
- Accessibility
- Easy, near town.
- Substrate
- Fine sand.
- Depth & exposure
- Shallow, warmer/less abrupt than many pebble beaches.
- Facilities
- Organised; seasonal water sports/services; bus historically reported.
- Shade
- Umbrellas.
Practical information
Candid note
One of the island's most developed beach areas, so expect a resort atmosphere and more people in peak summer.
Check before you goFacilities are seasonal and reported rather than confirmed — check locally before relying on them.
Map and directions
Sources & accuracy
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