Greece · South Aegean
Mikri Vigla Liofagos
South Aegean, Greece
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
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 | 25.0 | 0.8 |
| Thu 3 | 24.9 | 1.3 |
| Fri 4 | 24.7 | 1.5 |
| Sat 5 | 24.6 | 1.3 |
| Sun 6 | 24.6 | 0.8 |
| Mon 7 | 24.6 | 1.1 |
| Tue 8 | 24.6 | 1.5 |
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: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 9 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 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Mikri Vigla662 mSouth Aegean
- Plaka3.8 kmSouth Aegean
- Agia Anna - Maragkas4.6 kmSouth Aegean
- Agia Anna5.4 kmSouth Aegean
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Mikri Vigla, about ~180 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Άγιος Αρσένιος, about ~4.9 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Taverna Mikri Vigla, about ~80 m away.
- 9 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Mikri Vigla, about ~510 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~550 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Mikri Vigla Liofagos?
Mikri Vigla Liofagos is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated 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. On site you'll find Restaurant and Parking. You can park about ~180 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 9 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Άγιος Αρσένιος — the closest town — sits about ~4.9 km from here.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 9 straight years. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Taverna Mikri Vigla is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Mikri Vigla Liofagos safe right now?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 9 of the 9 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 9 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Mikri Vigla Liofagos right now?
Checking in on Mikri Vigla Liofagos right now: the water is around 25°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off South Aegean.
What's the best month to visit Mikri Vigla Liofagos for swimming?
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 South Aegean.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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; Mikri Vigla Liofagos isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Mikri Vigla Liofagos?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Mikri Vigla, about ~180 m away. The nearest town is Άγιος Αρσένιος, about ~4.9 km away.