Kalives, Karkatzouna Beaches

Elios & Neo Klima

West coast, between Armenopetra and Neo Klima. Access via narrow paths or by boat.

Between Palio and Neo klima there are the unspoiled beaches of Karkatzouna and Kalives.

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Karkatzouna Beach and Kalives Beach are some wonderful beaches to discover on Skopelos Island. In more detail, between Palio and Neo Klima (Elios), there are the extraordinary Karkatzouna Beach, Skopelos and Kalives Beach, Skopelos. You will find those amazing beaches near the Armenopetra beach in Skopelos.

Karkatzouna Beach is actually between Armenopetra Beach and New Klima. It is not organised, so you should have your sea equipment, as well as your food and drink. Nevertheless, the natural area of the beach has limited human activity. The landscape is still virgin. The water is crystal clear. It is a relatively small beach. If you have a pet, it can join you swimming.

Kalives Beach is next to Armenopetra Beach and very close to Glossa Village. Be careful since there is no easy access. While driving on the main road, turn onto a dirt road for Armenopetra beach. You should be careful because the downhill dirt road is narrow and rough. You can drive or go on foot following the narrow road.  A hint: nudism is allowed here.

Being on Armenopetra beach, you can even swim to reach Karkatzouna and Kalyves.

Both Karkatzouna and Kalives Beach are approximately 17 km away from Skopelos Chora and 5 km away from Glossa Village.

The lush island of Skopelos is full of natural beauty. The unique combination of green and blue passes the majestic landscapes of this Greek island to the upper level.

If you are a sea lover, then you will instantly fall in love with the beaches of Skopelos Island. In most cases, the water is deep blue, crystal clear, and deep. The pine trees create a natural shadow on the shore. On the greenest island of the Aegean, there is a variety of beaches to explore. Of Course, there are the popular beaches, the family beaches, the beach bars, and the beaches near Skopelos Chora, the beaches reach only by boat, even nudist beaches.

No matter what suits you best, you will find the swimming place that is ideal for you. Since there are numerous amazing beaches,  coves and swimming places.

Getting to Kalives, Karkatzouna Beaches

Estimated travel times from nearby villages

Destination

Distance

By car

On foot

Skopelos Town

20.4 km

30 – 35 min

120+ min

Panormos

7.9 km

10 – 15 min

105 – 110 min

Neo Klima (Elios)

1.5 km

0 – 5 min

15 – 20 min

Glossa Village

5.8 km

10 – 15 min

90 – 95 min

Agnontas

17.0 km

20 – 25 min

120+ min

Staphylos

22.1 km

30 – 35 min

120+ min

Times are indicative estimates based on road distances and average conditions.

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