#366 European Rank

Pori Beach

Ano Koufonisi, Cyclades, Greece•Aegean Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

Photo: Sgroey (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.51/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

23.6°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€40/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Golden Sand

Shallow & Gentle

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Ano Koufonisi, Cyclades · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Ideal Swimming

Jan

16.6°C

Air 21°C

Feb

16.2°C

Air 22°C

Mar

16.2°C

Air 24°C

Apr

16.7°C

Air 27°C

May

18.6°C

Air 30°C

Jun

21.5°C

Air 33°C

Jul

22.9°C

Air 35°C

Peak

Aug

23.6°C

Air 35°C

Sep

23.3°C

Air 33°C

Oct

21.5°C

Air 30°C

Nov

19.3°C

Air 26°C

Dec

17.5°C

Air 23°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 10 Jun – 22 Oct (>21°C) · 134 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5

About Pori Beach

A curving bay of glassy turquoise on the sleepy Small Cyclades island of Koufonisi.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Coastal walking path (approx 3.5 km / 1 hr from Chora), local caique boat, or road.

•Protected Status / Environment: Small Cyclades Natura 2000 protected island ecosystem.

•Notable Feature: Huge horseshoe-shaped bay with fine white-golden sand, vibrant turquoise waters, and nearby Gala and Devil's Eye sea caves.

Official Tourism Authorities:visitgreece.gr

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Yes

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Ano Koufonisi, Cyclades. Accessible via regional coastal roads (36.946°N, 25.621°E).

•Warm, calm and wadeable; among the clearest bays in the Cyclades.

•A sweeping remote bay on tiny, car-light Koufonisi.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Ano Koufonisi, Cyclades, Greece.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pori Beach

What is the water temperature at Pori Beach?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Pori Beach averages 23.6°C (74°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Pori Beach?

Pori Beach is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Ano Koufonisi, Cyclades, Greece.

Is Pori Beach good for families with kids?

Pori Beach has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Pori Beach?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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