🏖️ Beach · Town beach
Megas Limnionas
Μέγας Λιμνιώνας
⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas👨👩👧 Family-friendly
The next bay south of Karfas and a good deal quieter, sand and pebble with a couple of tavernas on the rocks above the water. If Karfas feels crowded, walk or drive five minutes here. The headland between the two is worth snorkelling.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- The mastic villagesMesta's vaulted tunnel lanes, Pyrgi scratched head to foot in grey-and-white xysta, and the mastic museum that explains the cultivation year.See guided tours →
- Nea Moni and AnavatosEleventh-century mosaics among the finest anywhere, inscribed by UNESCO in 1990, and the abandoned cliff village above them.See guided tours →
- A car, not the busThe mastic villages are forty minutes from town and the west coast is further; the buses are built for residents.Compare cars →
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Frequently asked
Where is Megas Limnionas?
Megas Limnionas is in Karfas, Chios, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Megas Limnionas?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Megas Limnionas sandy or pebbly?
The beach is a mix of sand and pebbles.
Does Megas Limnionas have sunbeds and umbrellas?
Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.
Is Megas Limnionas good for children?
Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.
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