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Agia Eleni beach, Skiathos
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Skiathos · Beach guide

Agia Eleni beach

Agia Eleni sits at bus stop 25 on the west coast, so it gets the sunset, and it is popular with windsurfers. The sand shelves quickly into deeper water. It has a Seatrac ramp for independent wheelchair access into the sea. Two separate operations serve it. Pay as you go: there are repeated reports of overcharging on running tabs.

1Venue on this beach
7.2Mean score /10
MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Agia Eleni at a glance

Getting thereBy bus — bus stop 25
Coastwest-facing
On a windy daySheltered. The meltemi is northerly, so this side stays calm
SurfaceSand
FacilitiesOrganised — sunbeds and umbrellas
WaterDeepens more quickly
Sea-access rampYes — Seatrac, giving independent wheelchair access into the sea
TypicallyModerately busy · watersports available

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Every venue on Agia Eleni, ranked

Ranked by our overall score. Each links to a full review with ratings, what to order and what to watch out for.

1 · € · Canteen · Beach

Agia Eleni Canteen 7.2/10

The second, simpler operation on Agia Eleni alongside the Summer Beach bar — sandwiches, drinks and complimentary shots.

Watch out: Repeated overcharging reports across this beach — pay as you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Agia Eleni beach?

Yes — one venue: Agia Eleni Canteen. The second, simpler operation on Agia Eleni alongside the Summer Beach bar — sandwiches, drinks and complimentary shots.

Do you need cash at Agia Eleni beach?

Cards are generally accepted here, but remoter Skiathos beaches are often cash only and terminals fail where there is no signal. Carrying euros is sensible anywhere on the island.

How do you get to Agia Eleni beach?

Agia Eleni is served by the island road network and, on the south and west coasts, by the local bus. Venue pages record the nearest bus stop where one is known.

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