Surf coast
Kolimbithra Beach
Tinos · 🇬🇷 Greece
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The Cyclades' unlikely surf beach — meltemi waves rolling into Tinos's green northern bay.
Open Kolimbithra Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~24°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clear Aegean blue with meltemi waves
- Sand
- Two soft-sand coves split by a headland
- Swimming
- The small cove is calm; the big one catches the wind
- Surf
- The Cyclades' surf spot — meltemi swell all summer
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Tinos's green north side, dovecotes and reed beds behind the sand
- Beach type
- Surf coast
- Region
- Europe
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Kolimbithra Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Kolimbithra Beach?
Kolimbithra Beach is at Tinos, on the coast of Greece.
What is the sea temperature at Kolimbithra Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Kolimbithra Beach reaches about 24°C. Clear Aegean blue with meltemi waves.
When is the best time to visit Kolimbithra Beach?
The best time to visit Kolimbithra Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Kolimbithra Beach have?
Kolimbithra Beach has two soft-sand coves split by a headland.
Is Kolimbithra Beach good for swimming?
The small cove is calm; the big one catches the wind.
Can you surf at Kolimbithra Beach?
The Cyclades' surf spot — meltemi swell all summer.