Next, there is the exotic palm forest of Vai. As you descend towards the beach, you have a sense of walking into an African landscape, totally unrelated to anything you have seen so far. A large beach with platinum sand, emerald transparent water and imposing rocks jutting out of the sea; you may have seen these before.
What makes the difference is an entire forest of palm trees (5,000 trees), covering 250,000 sq. m behind the beach.
The area's exotic charm makes it a pole of attraction for hordes of holidaymakers in the summer, and it will probably be overflowing with bathers if you visit it during the tourist period. Vai is a site of unique natural beauty that undoubtedly you will never forget.
Two kilometres north of Vai, on the Sideros peninsula, you will find Erimoupoli. It is an ideal place for swimming; all you have to do is choose one of the three wonderful, quiet beaches. We recommend the one furthest south, but be aware that this beach is also preferred by without clothes ists.