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Eristos beach in Tilos

Eristos is the longest beach on Tilos and lies approximately 8 kilometres from Livadia, and about 2 kilometres from Megalo Chorio. The beach - which is both long and wide, and swallows a lot of people - is composed of coarse sand mixed with pebbles. Some think that Eristos is the best beach on Tilos, but I do not, I like Lethra and the beach in Livadia much better. Parts of the beach is lined with tamarisk trees that gives much needed shade.

The part of Eristos beach on Tilos that is closest to the bus stop.

The part of Eristos beach that is closest to the bus stop.

The beach is named after the large valley called Eristos. The majority of the island's crops are found here, including fruit and vegetables. In the valley is also Tilos water reservoir, but there is usually not that much water in the large dam. Walking around the Eristos Valley in the spring is a great pleasure because then it blooms everywhere and it is so beautiful. If you are interested in birds, there is a lot to see in the Eristos Valley between the beach and Megalo Chorio.

Read about birdwatching on Tilos here »

Eristos Valley seen from Taverna To Kastro in Megalo Chorio on Tilos.

Eristos Valley seen from Taverna To Kastro in Megalo Chorio.

The large dam in the Eristos valley on Tilos. The village of Megalo Chorio is located under the mountain.

The large dam in the Eristos Valley. The village of Megalo Chorio is located under the mountain.

Bird watching in the Eristos valley on Tilos.

Eristos Valley is very beautiful in spring.

Eristos has developed to a small (with the emphasis on small) tourist resort in recent years. Here are a few tavernas, two kantinas, one minimarket and a few hotels. Taverna En Plo is near the beach in Eristos and is very good.

Eristos beach in Tilos.

Eristos beach in one direction.

Eristos beach on Tilos in Greece.

Eristos beach in the other direction.

Camping under the tamarisk trees on Eristos beach on Tilos is quite common.

Camping under the tamarisk trees is quite common.

One of the canteens at Eristos beach.

Taverna Filoxenia in the Eristos Valley on Tilos.

Taverna Filoxenia in the Eristos Valley. NOTE! Filoxenia has moved to Livadia.

Taverna En Plo at Eristos beach on Tilos.

Taverna En Plo at Eristos beach.

If you drive the dirt road as far as it goes to the left you will reach a narrow path that continues along the coast. If you follow the trail for about 10-15 minutes you will reach two small beautiful beaches. The first of the beaches is so small that it can only fit a few there. The first beach I call Kalimera beach and the second Mikro Eristos beach.

Kalimera beach and Mikro Eristos beach on the island of Tilos.