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Xanemos beach, Skiathos
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Xanemos beach

Xanemos sits at the end of the airport runway, where aircraft pass a few dozen metres overhead on approach. It is one of the island's naturist beaches, sand and pebble, east-facing, with one taverna. People come for the planes, not the sand. The jet blast from departures is genuinely dangerous.

1Venue on this beach
6.8Mean score /10
MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Xanemos at a glance

Getting thereBus then a walk
Coasteast-facing
On a windy daySheltered. The meltemi is northerly, so this side stays calm
SurfaceSand and pebble
FacilitiesOrganised — sunbeds and umbrellas
WaterDeepens more quickly
Sea-access rampNo
TypicallyQuiet · naturist beach

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Every venue on Xanemos, ranked

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

1 · € · Beach · Taverna

Xanemos Beach Taverna 6.8/10

At the end of the airport runway, where the planes come in low over your head. Rustic and unpretentious, with reviews that swing from charmed to furious.

Watch out: Service reports vary wildly

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Xanemos beach?

Yes — one venue: Xanemos Beach Taverna. At the end of the airport runway, where the planes come in low over your head. Rustic and unpretentious, with reviews that swing from charmed to furious.

Do you need cash at Xanemos 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 Xanemos beach?

Xanemos 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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