Greece · Ionian Islands
Agios Thomas Karavados
Ionian Islands, Greece
On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 28.0 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.8 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 27.3 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 26.9 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 26.8 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 27.3 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 27.8 | 0.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 3 of 3 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Trapezaki861 mIonian Islands
- Klimatias-Spartia2.6 kmIonian Islands
- Lourdata3.2 kmIonian Islands
- Megali Petra - Avythos5.7 kmIonian Islands
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Ferry: Πεσσάδα, about ~1.3 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Πεσάδα, about ~1.8 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Tratamento Cafe Bar, about ~20 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Karavados Beach Hotel, about ~400 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Agios Thomas Karavados?
Thinking of swimming at Agios Thomas Karavados? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 3 straight years. You can park about ~30 m away.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 3 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Showers, Beach bar, and Restaurant. Πεσάδα — the closest town — sits about ~1.8 km from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Tratamento Cafe Bar is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Agios Thomas Karavados?
Generally, yes. Agios Thomas Karavados's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 3 of 3 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Agios Thomas Karavados today?
That's placeholder data, not a live measurement: Agios Thomas Karavados's marine-weather feed couldn't be reached, so the panel above is showing an estimated ~27°C until the real feed comes back. That's the reading right off Ionian Islands.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Agios Thomas Karavados?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Ionian Islands.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Agios Thomas Karavados isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Agios Thomas Karavados without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Πεσσάδα, about ~1.3 km away. The nearest town is Πεσάδα, about ~1.8 km away.