
Koukounaries
Skiathos · 🇬🇷 Greece
Soft golden sand and clear shallows backed by umbrella pines and a birdlife lagoon; Skiathos calls it the Gold Coast.
Water at Koukounaries (Skiathos, Greece) runs to about 27°C at the height of the season, and May-Oct is the window to aim for. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.
Open Koukounaries on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~27°C in the warm season
- Water
- Shallow, clear turquoise
- Sand
- Fine golden 'gold sand'
- Swimming
- Warm, shallow and calm
- Best time to visit
- May-Oct
- Setting
- A pine-and-dune bay behind a protected lagoon on Skiathos's west tip
- Beach type
- Tropical & turquoise
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Koukounaries: frequently asked questions
Where is Koukounaries?
Koukounaries is at Skiathos, on the coast of Greece.
What is the sea temperature at Koukounaries?
In the warm season the sea at Koukounaries reaches about 27°C. Shallow, clear turquoise.
When is the best time to visit Koukounaries?
The best time to visit Koukounaries is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Koukounaries have?
Koukounaries has fine golden 'gold sand'.
Is Koukounaries good for swimming?
Warm, shallow and calm.
Does Koukounaries have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Koukounaries holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
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