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Makrigialos beach

Makrigialos Beach (often spelled Makrys Gialos) is a long, laid-back stretch of coast on the eastern shore of northern Evia, tucked on the road between the villages of Vlachia and Sarakiniko. It has earned a devoted following among wild campers and families alike for its shady cove, clear Aegean water and easygoing, undeveloped feel that you rarely find on more polished beaches. Set against steep green cliffs and a tree-lined stream bed, the beach stays pleasantly shaded for much of the day and looks straight out across the water toward the Northern Sporades islands. Coarse sand gives way to fine pebbles at the shoreline, the water is crystal clear, and the sea shelves gently—making it comfortable for swimming and for families with children.