Secret Beach Escape in Greece –Wild Nature & Clear Waters – Discovering Chiliadou, Evia

Chiliadou Beach Evia , Greece – Secrets, Myths & Movie Magic! Copyright :Hans Zimmer - „King Arthur „ (Matt Daver Remix) Location & Access • Situated on the eastern (Aegean) coast of Evia, roughly 57 km from Chalkida and 135 km from Athens; approximately a 2–2.5 hour drive . • Accessible via narrow, winding mountain roads with a final stretch on a dirt track (). Parking fills up quickly on summer weekends. Beach Characteristics • A 1.2 km long beach of mixed sand and pebbles, backed by pine/oak forests and steep cliffs . • Clear, deep waters—after only a few steps in, the seabed plunges dramatically . • Divided by a large rock into two zones: the main family section and a popular nudist section to the north . Facilities & Amenities • Partly organised: umbrellas, sunbeds, plus snack bars and taverns at either end . • Basic facilities like toilets, showers, and changing rooms provided by beach establishments . • Though officially prohibited, free camping is common—especially near the riverbed and in rocky areas . Activities & Surroundings • Excellent for climbing and deep-water soloing, especially on the central rocks and “Indian Wall” of the nudist beach . • Hiking paths and a route leading beyond the nudist area to a hidden beach with caves (Damianos Beach) . • Kayaking popular for cave exploration and access to secluded coves Award-Winning Beach • In 2022, Chiliadou won the Best European Filming Location by the EUFCN (European Film Commissions Network), thanks to its role in Ruben Östlund’s film Triangle of Sadness (which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes). Movie Star Location • Triangle of Sadness (2022), the satirical comedy/drama, filmed many of its dramatic shipwreck and island scenes right on Chiliadou’s rocky northern coast. Historical Name Origins • The name Chiliadou (Χιλιαδού) comes from the Monastery of Panagia Chiliadou, once located in the area. “Chiliadou” refers to the Virgin Mary in a form venerated in 1,000 monasteries (χίλια = a thousand).