The beaches of Greece always fascinate you with their speciality and their, usually, crystal clear waters. Others in larger islands and others in smaller ones, also in mainland Greece, they stand out for their beauty. One of them is Kolona beach in Kythnos.
The beach of Kolona is the most famous and probably the most beautiful beach on the island of Kythnos. The beach is located in the homonymous bay, in the northwest part of the island, north of the port of Mericha and opposite the also beautiful beach of Apokrousi. Access, after Acrousi, is via a relatively difficult dirt road, but the beach is so special that it will really reward you.
The beach of Kolona is special mainly because of its geomorphological specificity. In fact, it is a sandy beach about 240 meters long, connecting the island of Kythnos with a small rocky island. That of St. Luke’s. The strip of sand that connects the two landmasses resembles a column, so, apparently, comes the name. The sea borders on both sides of the sand strip, resulting in two beaches with a common sandy beach, creating a special image.
Kolona, the special beach with the crystal clear waters
The beach of Kolona has clear blue waters and rich golden sand. It is ideal for enjoying endless swimming in its crystal clear waters, surrounded by this beautiful landscape. In addition, due to its position, both sides are protected from the wind. So, it’s extremely rare for you not to enjoy your swim.
What you need to know is it’s not an organized beach, so, it is good to arrive with the essentials. At the western end of the “sand column” on the rocky island, is the chapel of Agios Loukas (St. Luke), and going up the path you can enjoy the panoramic view and preserve the image of the impressive beach and its bay.
More generally, wherever you stand, you will be impressed by the beauty of the place and you will definitely take many photos to remember the experience. What’s certain is that you’ll be back soon…
Kythnos: The Cycladic island with the painted walls
Frequently Asked Questions
Kolona beach is located on the island of Kythnos in Greece, specifically in the northwest part of the island in a homonymous bay, north of the port of Mericha. It can be accessed via a dirt road from Acrousi beach.
Kolona beach is unique because of its special geomorphological characteristics. It features a 240-meter sandy strip that connects the main island of Kythnos with a small rocky island called St. Luke's, resembling a column which is how it got its name. This creates two beaches with a common sandy area and sea on both sides.
No, Kolona beach is not an organized beach, so visitors should arrive with their own essentials such as food, water, and sun protection. There are no beach facilities or amenities available on-site.
Kolona beach features crystal clear blue waters and rich golden sand. The beach is protected from wind on both sides due to its unique position, making it an ideal destination for swimming with consistent good conditions throughout the day.
At the western end of the sand column on the rocky island, there is the chapel of Agios Loukas (St. Luke). Visitors can climb the path to enjoy panoramic views of the beach and its bay, offering spectacular photo opportunities and a chance to experience the full beauty of the landscape.
