Finiki beach is a tiny bay in the center of the village, characterized by emerald waters and shallow seabed. Finiki (you can meet as Φοινίκι on maps) is small and picturesque fishing village in Karpathos, which is located on the western side of the island, just about a kilometer away from Arkasa.
This charming seaside village became popular tourist resort in recent years, which offers apartments and famous fish taverns to the visitors.
Where is Finiki beach in Karpathos
The main road which runs on the western side of Karpathos Island, leads next to the Finiki, and road signs show junctions down to the village. There are two entrances, so you don’t have to worry if you miss the first.
Finiki beach can reached very easy, because is situated directly in the center of the village, just a few steps away from the small port and the taverns. Travellers can park their car in the port or behind the streets of the village.
What you should know about Finiki beach
Finiki beach is a small bay with shallow seabed and emerald waters, offering coarse sand and pebbles. It looks quite simple, because just a few parasols and sunbeds are usually put ashore during summer season, and nothing else.
This beach is ideal for families with smaller children, because the tiny bay is well protected from significant waves and usualy from the winds also. Most of the visitors of Finiki beach arrive from the apartments nearby, which are just a few steps away from the sea.
Discovering the local sights, what to see and what to do here
The famous fish taverns of Finiki are situated also near, literally next to the beach, just a few steps away. These taverns, such as Finiki Mama Cuisine, Marina’s Restaurant, Immakolata or Taverna Delfini are offering delicious seafood in Karpathos Island, so if you are mad about fresh fish, don’t miss to taste these meals!
From the beach you can see also the famous monument of Finiki village on the main square, called ‘Immacolata’, and the church of the village, Agios Nikolaos (Εκκλησία Άγιος Νικόλαος). If you visit Finiki, you can walk up the stairs to this church, because it is situated over the hills behind the port.
The coast is characterized by coarse sand at this place
The beach is tiny, with just a few parasols
And if you are visiting Finiki, don’t forget to explore Arkasa, which is an interesting small town of Karpathos Island with picturesque streets in its center.
Finiki beach additional info
- Also known as: Finikoi beach, Paralia Finiki
- Coordinates: 35.492055, 27.116785
- Finiki Φοινίκι 857 00, Greece
- Location: 17 kilometers from Pigadia
- Sea water color: green
- Sand type: sand, pebbles
- Depth: shallow
- Sea surface: usually calm
- Crowds: normal
- Facilities: parking lot near the port, fish taverns, parasols and sunbeds for rent
- Other Information: –
- Accessibility: asphalt road
- Wind conditions: usually well protected from winds
