The beach of Agios Nikolaos (aka Beach Bourtzi as called by locals) are popular for ouzo and taverns available. It is preferred that both bathroom as good food for which it is famous, with ouzo located by the sea. There are also cafes at night and operate bars. However there is also beach where you can swim.
The beach Leukanti is a beach that summer flooded with tourists and locals. The beach has sand as the bottom and along the beach there are many restaurants, cafes, pizzerias and inns where you can stay.