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Best Family Beaches in Pelion and the Sporades

We rank the 5 family-friendly beaches in Pelion and the Sporades. Koukounaries Beach (Greece) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Banana Beach, Panormos Beach.

The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 5 of the 5 have easy access.

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1Koukounaries Beach

Skiathos, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A 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 °C

A long curve of golden sand backed by pine woods on the south coast of Skiathos, with clear shallow water.

3Panormos Beach

Skopelos, Sporades · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered bay on the west coast of Skopelos with calm water, pine-covered hills and a small strip of sand and pebbles.

4Limnonari Beach

Skopelos, Greece · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered cove of sand and pebbles on Skopelos, with calm turquoise water and wooded hills behind.

5Megali Ammos

Skiathos, Sporades · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A 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	Panormos Beach	Greece	4.4	24 °C	June–September	Easy
4	Limnonari Beach	Greece	4.3	24 °C	June–September	Easy
5	Megali Ammos	Greece	4.3	24 °C	June–September	Easy

How we picked these beaches

Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in Pelion and the Sporades?

Our top three are Koukounaries Beach (4.6 out of 5), Banana Beach (4.4 out of 5), Panormos Beach (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, Panormos Beach, Limnonari Beach, Megali Ammos 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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