Glyfa Beach

Alonnisos


Golden-grey pebbles and clear water are the draws at easy-going Glyfa, fringed by greenery just north of Steni Vala and often used by water-sports operators.


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2. Agios Petros Beach

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3. Kalamakia

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4. Leftos Gialos Beach

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5. Agios Dimitrios Beach

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6. Kokkinokastro Beach

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8. Hrysi Milia

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