Chalkos is a beach located in Kythira, Greece. It is renowned for its clear, clean water and pebbly terrain, with the pebbles being described as ashy in color. The beach is partly organized, offering amenities such as beach chairs, umbrellas, and a cantina serving coffee, juices, and snacks. However, it is noted that the umbrellas are quite low, which may pose a minor inconvenience.
Getting to Chalkos Beach involves traversing a gravel road, which is steep and bumpy. The last 400 meters of the road require very low speed, but a 4x4 vehicle is not necessary. Despite the challenging road conditions, visitors are encouraged not to be deterred from visiting this beautiful beach.
Chalkos Beach can get crowded, especially in August. Therefore, it is recommended to arrive as early as 09:30 to secure sunbeds. The cost for an umbrella and sunbeds is 10 Euros. Despite the potential for crowds, the beach maintains its cleanliness and is considered one of the best beaches in Kythira.
Chalkos amenities include loungers.
Visitor reviews highlight the pristine, clear water and the unique pebbly beach as the most liked features of the beach. Many also appreciate its cleanliness and the availability of beach amenities such as umbrellas and sunbeds. However, some visitors complain about the low umbrellas at the cantina and the steep, bumpy road leading to the beach.
Visitors to Chalkos Beach on Kythira often stay in the nearby village of Kapsali, which offers a range of accommodations and is known for its scenic views of the sea. While there are no accommodations within walking distance of Chalkos Beach itself, Kapsali provides easy access to both the beach and other attractions on the island.
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Latitude: 36.1567377 / Longitude: 23.0299197
Chalkos is located in Kythira. The following map of Chalkos shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 26.6°C/32.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 36.6°C |
| Sea Temperature | 26.7 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.8 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:31/20:37 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.45 |
| Cloud Cover | 2% |
| Speed | 27.9 km/h |
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| Gusts | 73.8 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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