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Xi Beach

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  1. 1Xi Beach

    Our final destination is the iconic Xi Beach, located on the southern tip of the Paliki Peninsula. Xi is perhaps the most visually distinct beach in all of Greece, famous for its deep, terracotta-red sand and the striking white…

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  2. 2Bentonite Clay and the Natural Spa

    The defining feature of Xi Beach, other than its sand, is the presence of the white bentonite clay cliffs. Bentonite is a type of absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate clay, formed primarily from the weathering of volcanic ash in the…

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  3. 3The Sedimentology of Red Sand

    The red sand of Xi is a sedimentological marvel. While most beaches in the Ionian are composed of white or gray limestone fragments, Xi's sand is rich in iron oxides. …

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  4. 4Xi Beach

    As our magical journey on the 'Konstantinos' comes to its final stop at Xi Beach, we reflect on the incredible range of experiences we have shared. From the departure at Argostoli Harbor to the red sands of Paliki, we have seen a…

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What is Xi Beach?

Xi Beach is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeNature
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates38.1655, 20.4140
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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