A relaxed Episkopi beach day with a useful full menu
Pountaki occupies a broad section of Episkopi, one of the easiest beaches to reach from Merichas. Tamarisk shade, clear shallow water and a full café-bar kitchen make it practical for families as well as couples who want to stay through lunch. Coffee, salads, sandwiches and cocktails arrive at the loungers, while the organised area sits beside space where visitors can use their own beach equipment.
Arrive early in high season because the venue does not always reserve loungers and the best natural shade disappears quickly. Episkopi can also catch the wind, so a calm forecast matters if the day is primarily about swimming. Pountaki is at its best as a complete, unhurried beach day rather than a detour made only for one drink.
What visitors say
Google and Tripadvisor visitors repeatedly praise Pountaki's clear water, comfortable beach setup, friendly staff, good coffee and casual food. Recent reviews mention quick, attentive service, fair pricing and a calm atmosphere that works well for families, while event guests also value the team's organisation.
A smaller critical strand reports slower service, expensive coffee or loungers and frustration with how the organised section is managed. Wind can change the physical experience even when the service is good. Our take: Pountaki is a reliable choice for an accessible Kythnos beach day with food and drinks on hand; arrive early, clarify current lounger terms and keep a second beach in mind on very windy days.
Good to know
Beach bar, Episkopi, Swimming, Lunch, Cocktails, and Families
