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Clear turquoise water off a small pebble beach backed by pine-covered hills, with the sun shining from the upper left

Beaches of Paleros & Pogonia 

From the village beach to sheltered bays and coves reached only by boat, a local guide to swimming along our stretch of the Ionian coast.

THE COASTLINE

The coast around Paleros and Pogonia is lined with beaches and quiet bays, many only minutes from our homes. Some sit right beside the village, others are a short drive away, and the most secluded can only be reached from the sea.

Aerial view of Paleros harbour with the sandy beach spit, moored boats and the village rising behind

In the village

Paleros Beach

Paleros beach runs along the bay a short walk from the harbour, with tavernas and cafés close by. Easy to reach on foot, it is ideal for a morning swim or an evening dip before dinner.

Calm sea seen from the water towards a pine-covered headland above Pogonia, with ochre cliffs and distant mountains

Pogonia

Pogonia Beach

A long,  stretch of shoreline in front of Pogonia, with calm water and views across the bay towards Lefkada. A favourite for families and relaxed days by the sea. Just a few meters from the beach you can enjoy traditional greek food in the local tavernas or more international food and drinks at the new build Seagonia hotel.  The sea is clear and calm especially in the afternoon when the prevailing NW wind kicks is. In Pogonia you can also go far a paddle, kayak and e-foiling with HOVA watersports. 

Aerial view of Potamaki beach, a long sandy bay bordered by green fields with mountains across the water

Near Paleros

Potamaki

A beach close to Paleros, known for its shallow water and the beach bars. At Potamaki beach you will find 4 beach bars that serve food and drinks and also you can rent sunloungers and umbrellas.

Aerial view of Varko Bay with a green headland, small boats moored in the bay and distant islands

Varko Bay

Varko

A wide, sheltered bay a short drive from Paleros, with clear, shallow water that makes it a comfortable spot for swimming and paddling. Not an organised beach so don't forget to have shade with you, food and drinks if you need to. 

Clear turquoise water off a pebble beach at Ai Giannis, with a small stone church behind the shore, green hills rising behind and a paddleboarder on the water

Between Varko & Vathiavali

Ai Giannis

A small pebbled beach named after the old church of St Ioannis that stands directly behind the shore. Sheltered from the wind, with transparent blue water over a pebbled bottom, it has no beach bar.

Aerial view of Vathiavali bay, a long crescent of pale sand beside golden fields, with turquoise shallows and sailing boats anchored offshore

20 min by car · 4.5 NM by boat

Vathiavali

One of the area’s most beautiful beaches, with dazzling turquoise water in a sheltered bay. Reachable by road or by boat.

Read the Vathiavali guide →

BY BOAT ONLY

Coves you can only reach by sea.

Along the Ionian coast between Paleros and Lefkada you can find small pebble coves with no road access open onto exceptionally clear water. Hire a boat for the day and anchor in a bay.

HOVA Concierge can arrange boat and RIB hire for guests with a reservation.

Aerial view of a secluded pebble cove with clear turquoise water and boats anchored offshore

THE HOVA RECOMMENDATION

Every HOVA stay in Paleros and Pogonia is a short walk or drive from the water.

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