Mavra Volia, Volcanic beach in Emporios, Greece.

Mavra Volia is a beach on Chios island defined by black pebbles that cover the shoreline and create an unusual dark landscape. The shore divides into distinct sections, some lined with trees and others framed by tall cliffs that provide shelter.

The black pebbles are fragments of volcanic rock from Psaronas, an extinct volcano on Chios. Erosion over time carried the dark stones to the shore, where they accumulated as a beach. The same volcanic activity shaped the cliffs that back the cove.

The name Mavra Volia means "black pebbles" in Greek, taken from the dark volcanic stones that cover the shore. The beach lies on the eastern side of Chios, about 200 km from Athens, in the North Aegean region. It is a seasonal bathing place, used in the warm months when air temperatures average around 28 °C in August.

The beach has limited services, so bring water, food, and sun protection from nearby villages. Only one small canteen operates here, making it wise to stock up before arriving if you plan to stay longer.

Mavra Volia lies on the eastern side of Chios, about 200 km from Athens, in the North Aegean region. The beach is made of black pebbles rather than sand, and the shore is split into two stretches: one shaded by tamarisk trees, the other set in a cove below tall cliffs.