Easiest Beaches to Reach in Pelion and the Sporades
We rank the 8 easy-access beaches in Pelion and the Sporades. Koukounaries Beach (Greece) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Banana Beach, Fakistra Beach, Pelion.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 8 of the 8 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.
1Koukounaries Beach
Skiathos, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA wide sandy bay fringed by pine trees on the south-west coast of Skiathos, with a small lagoon behind the beach.
2Banana Beach
Skiathos, Greece · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long curve of golden sand backed by pine woods on the south coast of Skiathos, with clear shallow water.
3Fakistra Beach, Pelion
Fakistra, Zagora, Pelion · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CFakistra is a small pebble beach on the Aegean coast of Pelion, reached by a steep road down through chestnut and olive trees.
4Milia Beach
Skopelos, Greece · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long beach of fine pebbles and sand on the west coast of Skopelos, with pine-covered hills behind.
5Panormos Beach
Skopelos, Sporades · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sheltered bay on the west coast of Skopelos with calm water, pine-covered hills and a small strip of sand and pebbles.
6Agnontas Beach, Skopelos
Agnontas, Skopelos · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CAgnontas is a small fishing hamlet on a narrow green bay on the south-west coast of Skopelos.
7Limnonari Beach
Skopelos, Greece · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sheltered cove of sand and pebbles on Skopelos, with calm turquoise water and wooded hills behind.
8Megali Ammos
Skiathos, Sporades · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sandy bay a short distance from Skiathos town, with shallow, calm water and a line of tavernas along the waterfront.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koukounaries Beach | Greece | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Banana Beach | Greece | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Fakistra Beach, Pelion | Greece | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Milia Beach | Greece | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Panormos Beach | Greece | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Agnontas Beach, Skopelos | Greece | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Limnonari Beach | Greece | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Megali Ammos | Greece | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our access rating is Easy (a short, flat walk or direct road access), then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated easy-access beaches in Pelion and the Sporades?
Our top three are Koukounaries Beach (4.6 out of 5), Banana Beach (4.4 out of 5), Fakistra Beach, Pelion (4.4 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Koukounaries Beach, Banana Beach, Fakistra Beach, Pelion, Milia Beach, Panormos Beach and 3 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.
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