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Mylopotas Beach — Greece
City & resort

Mylopotas Beach

Ios · 🇬🇷 Greece

Local gem⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A long crescent of golden sand and calm clear water lined with beach bars and watersports, Ios's big party bay.

Water at Mylopotas Beach (Ios, Greece) runs to about 24°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.

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Sea temperature
~24°C in the warm season
Water
Clear, calm turquoise
Sand
Fine golden sand
Swimming
Warm, shallow and calm in the wide sheltered bay
Best time to visit
May-Oct
Setting
A long resort bay below Ios town, the island's watersports and party hub
Beach type
City & resort
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Mylopotas Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Mylopotas Beach?

Mylopotas Beach is at Ios, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Mylopotas Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Mylopotas Beach reaches about 24°C. Clear, calm turquoise.

When is the best time to visit Mylopotas Beach?

The best time to visit Mylopotas Beach is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Mylopotas Beach have?

Mylopotas Beach has fine golden sand.

Is Mylopotas Beach good for swimming?

Warm, shallow and calm in the wide sheltered bay.

Does Mylopotas Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Mylopotas Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Davide Taviani (Helios) (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source