Best Beaches in Pelion and the Sporades
12 hand-picked beaches in Pelion and the Sporades, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Lalaria Beach (4.7 / 5).
Lalaria Beach
Skiathos · White pebble beach with sea caves on Skiathos · 4.7 / 5
Koukounaries Beach
Skiathos, Greece · Pine-Fringed Bay near a Lagoon · 4.6 / 5
Damouchari Beach, Pelion
Damouchari, Pelion, Magnesia · Tiny pebble cove below green hills on the Pelion coast · 4.6 / 5
Banana Beach
Skiathos, Greece · Pine-Backed Sand on Skiathos · 4.4 / 5
Milia Beach
Skopelos, Greece · Long Pebble Shore on Skopelos · 4.4 / 5
Agia Eleni Beach
Skiathos · Pine-Fringed Sand on Skiathos · 4.4 / 5
Panormos Beach
Skopelos, Sporades · Sheltered bay on the island of Skopelos · 4.4 / 5
Fakistra Beach, Pelion
Fakistra, Zagora, Pelion · Pebble cove below green cliffs on the east coast of Pelion · 4.4 / 5
Limnonari Beach
Skopelos, Greece · Sheltered Sandy Cove on Skopelos · 4.3 / 5
Megali Ammos
Skiathos, Sporades · Town bay with calm water and tavernas · 4.3 / 5
Agios Ioannis Beach
Agios Ioannis, Pelion · Pebble beach beside a Pelion seaside village · 4.3 / 5
Agnontas Beach, Skopelos
Agnontas, Skopelos · Pebble cove in a green fjord-like bay · 4.3 / 5About beaches in Pelion and the Sporades
Pelion and the Sporades in the northern Aegean have green hills, pine forests and clear water. Skiathos and Skopelos are known for sandy bays, while Pelion has pebble beaches below forested mountains.
When to go
June to September is the main season. The northern Aegean can be breezy, so choose a sheltered bay when the wind picks up.
Getting around
Ferries link the islands from Volos and Agios Konstantinos. A car or local bus helps for the beaches, and boat trips reach the coves with no road.
Easiest beaches to reach
Koukounaries Beach, Banana Beach, Milia Beach, Panormos Beach.
Quieter hidden gems
Lalaria Beach, Damouchari Beach, Pelion, Fakistra Beach, Pelion, Agnontas Beach, Skopelos.
All beaches at a glance
- Lalaria Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access challenging.
- Koukounaries Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Damouchari Beach, Pelion: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Banana Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Milia Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Agia Eleni Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Panormos Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Fakistra Beach, Pelion: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Limnonari Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Megali Ammos: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Agios Ioannis Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Agnontas Beach, Skopelos: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Pelion and the Sporades?
June to September is the main season. The northern Aegean can be breezy, so choose a sheltered bay when the wind picks up.
Which beaches in Pelion and the Sporades are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Koukounaries Beach, Banana Beach, Milia Beach, Panormos Beach. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Pelion and the Sporades?
Ferries link the islands from Volos and Agios Konstantinos. A car or local bus helps for the beaches, and boat trips reach the coves with no road.
Best-of lists for Pelion and the Sporades
Best Sandy Beaches in Pelion and the Sporades · Best Pebble Beaches in Pelion and the Sporades · Best Family Beaches in Pelion and the Sporades · Easiest Beaches to Reach in Pelion and the Sporades · Hidden Gem Beaches in Pelion and the Sporades