Messakti beach in Ikaria

Messakti beach begins almost where Gialiskari ends. The beach is one of the longest on Ikaria and one of the best, many think it is the island's best beach. The sand is fine-grained and golden. Perfect if you like sandy beaches. Sun beds and umbrellas are available for rent. Tavernas and canteens are also available. A projecting rock separates Livadi beach from Messakti beach. It is possible to walk between the beaches, via the road or over the rock.

View of the Messakti beach from the rocks between Livadi and Messakti.

Messakti beach. (It is not always high waves here.)

Messakti beach begins almost where Gialiskari ends. The church in Gialiskari to the left.

The river Myrsonas has its outflow on the beach and forms small freshwater lagoons. It is not unusual to see freshwater turtles in the lagoons. The turtles are pretty domesticated, if you sit down they tend to come and beg for food.

The river Myrsonas has its outflow on Messakti beach on Ikaria.

Feeding the freshwater turtles at Messakti beach.

ACCOMMODATION IN MESSAKTI

On the hill between Livadi and Messakti are several pensions. Read more about it on the page about Armenistis.

Do not miss Armenistis, which you can read about here »

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