Beach · Northeast
Nagos
Ναγός
Nagos is one of northern Chios's most distinctive swimming spots, a small pebble beach tucked into a lush ravine below Kardamyla. Freshwater springs feed the area, supporting plane trees, greenery and small streams that give the cove an unusually cool, shaded character even in midsummer. White pebbles and clear water complete a setting that feels very different from the drier south.
Why go
Nagos is one of northern Chios's most distinctive swimming spots, a small pebble beach tucked into a lush ravine below Kardamyla. Freshwater springs feed the area, supporting plane trees, greenery and small streams that give the cove an unusually cool, shaded character even in midsummer. White pebbles and clear water complete a setting that feels very different from the drier south.
At a glance
- Children
- Good for families in calm conditions, though the pebble shore is less easy than sand for very young children.
- Accessibility
- Road.
- Substrate
- Pebble.
- Depth & exposure
- Normal depth with clear water; the cove feels enclosed and sheltered compared with nearby Giosonas.
- Facilities
- Summer tavernas and local food options are usually available nearby.
- Shade
- One of the greener beaches on Chios, with natural shade from the ravine and trees around the watercourse.
Practical information
Candid note
The combination of springs, greenery and sea is what makes Nagos special; allow time for a slow lunch as well as a swim.
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
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