Mandraki (Elias) Beach
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A quiet beach behind the pine forest on the northwest coast. It requires a 20-minute walk through the woods from the side of Strofilia Lagoon.
Mandraki Beach (also called Elias Beach) lies on the northwest coast of the island. Together with a neighboring small sandy bay, it is hidden behind dense pine forest. There is no road leading directly to it. From a bus stop near Koukounaries, you walk along a forest path for about 15 to 20 minutes, passing Strofilia Lagoon. Because it is hard to reach, it is much quieter than the south-coast beaches. The sand is fine and the water clear, with only one or two simple beach bars. In the afternoon, when the north wind prevails, the waves can be large, which suits visitors who want to avoid crowds. Bring water and shoes, as parts of the forest path are sandy.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Strofilia Lake
- Koukounaries Beach
- Agia Eleni Beach
- Big Aselinos Beach
- Banana Beach (Megali Banana)
- Kastro (Skiathos Castle)
- Evangelistria Monastery
- Lalaria Beach