Kasos · Beaches
Kasos is a rocky island of cliffs and ravines, and its beaches are few, small and mostly wild. Near Fry there is sand at Emporeios and white pebbles at Kofteri; to the west and south-west, dirt roads and paths lead down to coves of white pebbles and deep turquoise water, Ammoua, Avlaki, Antiperatos and Helatros, where you may be alone. The finest sand of all is not on Kasos itself but on the uninhabited islet of Armathia, a short boat ride from the harbour.
Our favourites
SandOrganised
The beach of Fry, a short walk east of the harbour: a bay of fine sand and shallow water at the old port of the ancient city of Poli, with tamarisks, umbrellas and tavernas along the road behind it.
A short walk from Fry along the coast road
Look for the remains of the early Christian basilicas and the baptistery in the fields behind the beach.
Fry & EmporeiosStay in Emporeios
PebblesWild
A wild beach of white pebbles on the west coast below the memorial of 1824, where the Ottoman-Egyptian forces came ashore. A quiet, moving place to swim, with sunsets over the open sea.
By car or scooter on the road west, then a walk down
There is nothing here: bring water and shade.
The wild south-west
Pick your kind of day
PebblesEasy-going
A little beach of white pebbles and turquoise water right by the port of Fry, with sunbeds and a snack bar: the swim for the hour before or after the ferry.
On foot from the port of Fry
Fry & EmporeiosStay in Fry
SandEasy-going
A sandy cove with shallow water about 4 km west of Fry, with a beach bar, and one of the best places on the island to watch the sun go down.
About 4 km west of Fry by road
Stay for the sunset, then drive back to Fry for dinner at Bouka.
The wild south-west
PebblesWild
A cove of white pebbles at the end of a dirt road, with clear water and no facilities.
Dirt road, best with a car or a scooter you trust
Bring everything you need: water, food, shade and shoes for the rocks.
The wild south-west
PebblesWild
Another unorganised cove of white pebbles reached by a dirt road, its name the Greek word for small round pebbles.
Dirt road
The wild south-west
PebblesEasy-going
The great bay of the south-west, at the end of the road through the Argos valley past the monastery of Agios Georgios: large white pebbles, deep turquoise water, a canteen and a few umbrellas. Minoans lived near this bay over 3,500 years ago.
By car, on the road through the Argos valley past Agios Georgios Chadion
Stop at the monastery on the way, and come early: there is little shade.
The wild south-westStay in Agios Georgios Chadion & Helatros
RocksWild
A turquoise bay on the wild coast, reached by boat or on foot, a fine place for a swim before the sunset.
By boat, or by path
The wild south-west
SandWild
The beach that Kasiots call the Caribbean of Kasos: white sand and pale turquoise water on the uninhabited islet of Armathia, north-west of Fry. There is nothing on the islet, which makes it all the more beautiful.
By boat only, from the harbour of Fry in summer
Take water, food and shade, and agree the time of the boat back before you go.
Armathia & the KasonisiaStay in Armathia & the Kasonisia
Wind and sea change by the day. On windy days swim on the sheltered side of the island, and watch for red flags.
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