What is the water and sand quality of the Chicken bay?

The coastline of Chicken bay is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Chicken bay?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Chicken bay has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Chicken bay is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Chicken bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Chicken bay is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Chicken bay for swimming is very positive.

Is the Chicken bay good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Chicken bay secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Chicken bay?

Chicken bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Wild camping lovers </li><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Chicken bay?

The bar is located right on the Chicken bay.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Baja Bar & Windsurfing station is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Chicken bay?

There are 335 places to stay in the Chicken bay area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Chicken bay include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9580452&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4067794&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Evans Villa 2</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1414360&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Studios Fokia Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1034521&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Jhonathan</a></li></ul>

How far is the Chicken bay from parking?

The Chicken bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Chicken bay?

There are 4 attractions near Chicken bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Makris Gialos Beach -Chicken Bay Beach located in 0 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Chicken bay?

The month with the highest temperature in Chicken bay is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 18°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Chicken bay (Karpathos island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Chicken bay with brown sand surface

Photo of Chicken bay with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Chicken bay with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Chicken bay located in natural area

Chicken bay

Marina di Arbus, Greece

7.1

#468 out of 1398 in Aegean 3

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown sand Deserted Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing

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Located outside the settlement

Kipos Afiarti • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Park Agios Ioannis-Limnionas-Mola-Skala

2.8km

Hiking Area Παραλία Γύψοι Αφιάρτη (Gipsi Afiarti)

3.5km

Park Kato Giri-Agios Onoufrios-Rizes

5.8km

Restaurant Baja Bar & Windsurfing station

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Bar Baja Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Barba Minas Taverna Karpathos

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Taverna

8 - Very good 240m

Cafe Qu cafè bar aeroporto

2.6 - Poor 260m

Bar Punta Mare bar

10 - Exceptional 470m

Restaurant Diakoftis Paradise Beach

6 - Pleasant 1.5km

Restaurant Karolina Beach Bar

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Greek Restaurant Almira Tavern

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Makris Gialos Beach -Chicken Bay Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Diakoftis Beach 2

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Diakoftis Karpathos

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Likki beach

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Shipwreck - Ναυάγιο

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Prasonnisi Beach

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Psoraris Beach

2km

Tourist Attraction Michaliou Kipos Beach

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Jesus Cross - Bay View

8 - Very good 3.4km

Historical Landmark Agios Theodoros

6.7km

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About

Chicken bay is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 378th place out of 1012 beaches in the South Aegean region 299 km away from its center, the city of Эрмуполис. It is one of the beaches of Kipos Afiarti settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

7.9 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kipos Afiarti • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Park Agios Ioannis-Limnionas-Mola-Skala

2.8km

Hiking Area Παραλία Γύψοι Αφιάρτη (Gipsi Afiarti)

3.5km

Park Kato Giri-Agios Onoufrios-Rizes

5.8km

Restaurant Baja Bar & Windsurfing station

9.4 - Excellent 80m

Bar Baja Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Barba Minas Taverna Karpathos

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Taverna

8 - Very good 240m

Cafe Qu cafè bar aeroporto

2.6 - Poor 260m

Bar Punta Mare bar

10 - Exceptional 470m

Restaurant Diakoftis Paradise Beach

6 - Pleasant 1.5km

Restaurant Karolina Beach Bar

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Greek Restaurant Almira Tavern

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Makris Gialos Beach -Chicken Bay Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Diakoftis Beach 2

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Diakoftis Karpathos

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Likki beach

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Shipwreck - Ναυάγιο

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Prasonnisi Beach

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Psoraris Beach

2km

Tourist Attraction Michaliou Kipos Beach

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Jesus Cross - Bay View

8 - Very good 3.4km

Historical Landmark Agios Theodoros

6.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Villa Hellas

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kipos Afiarti • 1.1km from center

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5.1km from the beach

villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Kipos Afiarti • 5.1km from center

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5.6km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Studios Fokia Beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kipos Afiarti • 3.8km from center

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5.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Evans Villa 2

Entire Villa

Menetes • 4.9km from center

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6.3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Studios Nina

Serviced Apartment

Menetes • 4.4km from center

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6.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Jhonathan

Entire Apartment

Menetes • 4.4km from center

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6.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Olympos Studios

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kipos Afiarti • 4.5km from center

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6.4km from the beach

Konia Villa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Kipos Afiarti • 4.6km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Kimata

Entire Apartment

Menetes • 4.6km from center

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6.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Esperida rooms & studios

Entire Apartment

Menetes • 4.6km from center

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6.7km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Dilina Studios

Serviced Apartment

Menetes • 4.8km from center

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7.1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Althea Boutique Hotel

Serviced Apartment

Menetes • 5.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

700m 9 min walk

Paralia Makris Gialos

6 Pleasant

1.6km 21 min walk

Likki beach II

6 Pleasant

1.7km 22 min walk

Diakoftis beach II

7.1 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Diakoftis beach

8 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Paralia Vatha

7.2 Good

2.2km

Pounta beach

6.8 Good

2.8km

Paralia Christou Pigadi

7.4 Good

3km

Exo Elaris beach

6.5 Good

Localities

Nearest

Kipos Afiarti • 2.3km

Main locality of province

Ermoupoli • 299km

Transport

Airport

AOK • 680m

Bus Station

Sitia Bus Station • 98.1km

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7.1 Good

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Lena Katsarou

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This is the ultimate shallow beach in Karpathos, making it an ideal spot for beginners to learn wind surfing. It is also commonly referred to as Chicken Bay. #LetsGuide

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Santiago Alvarado.

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning, and the people at the surf spot are friendly and supportive. It's an ideal place for enhancing windsurfing skills, and it's completely secure.

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Natasha Plumfield

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely beautiful with the whitest and finest sand you can imagine. The water is shallow and crystal clear, and the overall cleanliness is remarkable. The stunning blue color of the water adds to its marvel. When the wind picks up, it becomes the ultimate spot for surfers, including beginners. The beach has a wild and natural feel, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

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KOSTAS MAVROS

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning with the whitest and finest sand you can imagine. The water is shallow and crystal clear, creating a marvelous blue hue. It's impeccably clean and has a fantastic atmosphere. When the wind picks up, it becomes the ultimate spot for both experienced surfers and beginners. Additionally, it maintains a wild and natural feel.