Nearby beaches Ierissos

Beach hopping on Athos peninsula

Nearby Beaches

our top 8 beaches to visit in athos

Ierissos Beach

The surroundings are lush green, and the golden coastline at its center provides visitors with all the necessary facilities.

Kakoudia Beach

Kakoudia beach is popular among locals. Εasily and fast accessible from the centre of Ierissos (5-10 minutes by car), it is known for the unique beauty of its rocks by the sea.

Komitsa beach

Either you love kind of more crowded and well-organized beach or you feel like a solitude seeker, Komitsa beach is what you are looking for.

Xiropotamos beach

Golden sand and shallow waters! An ideal beach for young children with wonderful views of Mount Athos and the island of Ammouliani.

Pyrgos Hiliadous Beach

Pirgos is a secluded, pebbly beach, with a few stubbles, a couple of farm houses rammed in plane-trees and a few fishing boats.

Develiki Beach

In Develiki, it is usually quiet and there is always space to set up your umbrella, while you will also find an organised beach bar. Around the area, there are beautiful typical taverns

Alykes Beach (Ammouliani)

The beach has shallow waters which makes it ideal for families with small children. There is a camping site and a few beach bars, but also plenty of space if you wish to bring your own equipment.

Karagatsia Beach (Ammouliani)

This is a very tranquil place that most will love, especially in the evening you can relax and watch the sunset.

Ierissos Beach

The beach of Ierissos is vast, and the neighboring village is picturesque.

Kakoudia Beach

Kakoudia beach is popular among locals.

Komitsa beach

You will find Komitsa, a family friendly beach close enough to Nea Roda. Either you love kind of more crowded and well-organized beach or you feel like a solitude seeker, Komitsa beach is what you are looking for.

Xiropotamos beach

Golden sand and shallow waters!

Pyrgos Hiliadous Beach

Pirgos is a secluded, pebbly beach, with a few stubbles, a couple of farm houses rammed in plane-trees and a few fishing boats.

Develiki Beach

Develiki is a beach located near the village of Gomati. Except for the “blonde” shore of thin sand, it is also known among locals as a small fishing settlement.

Alykes Beach (Ammouliani)

Alykes is one of the most popular “Blue Flag” beaches of Ammouliani.

Karagatsia Beach (Ammouliani)

Karagatsia beach is located on the north-west coast of Ammouliani, approximately 2 kilometers away from the village.