Golden Beach (Marmari)

Golden Beach (Megali Ammos), also known as Evvoia / Golden Beach, is a sandy medium-sized beach backed by a long sand spit that changes shape depending on current and wind. Sources describe the water as clean, with deep water close to shore—important for planning starts, especially because shifting sandbanks can alter where conditions feel safe. The main attraction is the summer Meltemi wind: it’s described as strongly accelerated by local geography (Venturi effect through the narrow passage between Evia and the Petalioi islands). Wind is typically most consistent from June through September, building from around noon and continuing until sunset, and it’s reported as steady rather than gusty. Because the water can be deep quickly and currents may concentrate at the tip of the sand spit, safety is a key consideration. Local notes specifically warn that beginners should be careful near the end of the spit where a current and offshore drift can occur. Designated kite zones are often set up during peak season, but swimmers can be present nearby in July and August. For equipment planning, commonly reported summer wind ranges are roughly 15–30 knots, with typical kitesurfing kite sizes around 7–10 m². The same wind regime is also suitable for intermediate-level wingfoiling (noted as foil-friendly due to nearby depth) and for intermediate windsurfing, including freeride/slalom and foil setups during the summer Meltemi window.