Kourouta is a wide gold sandy beach, which is bordered by a gentle, warm sea, and one of the most popular beaches in the prefecture. This is a truly magical beach, which has developed extensively nowadays, with many bars succeeding each other and the sun beds covering the largest part of the beach. In the summer, it attracts a large number of...
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Within close distance, just 13km from Pyrgos is formed the gulf of Agios Andreas, offering a combination of a sandy beach with rocks on its edges. In this small beach in relation to the rest beaches of the area, there are sun beds and several beautiful, amphitheatrically built, seaside cafes and restaurants.
Arkoudi is a gold sandy beach with blue waters that gives the visitors the impression of being on an island. It is a small creek with the colorful houses of the village composing a wonderful view. Surrounded by shops and hotels, it is considered to be one of the most cosmopolitan beaches in the prefecture.
Samiko is a wide sandy beach with crystal clear waters and a background of a green pine forest. Several beach-bars are located on the beach with sun beds and umbrellas. However, it is such a large beach that can satisfy even those who seek peace and insularity. The freshly baked corn that is offered in the makeshift stalls is its trump card!
The gold sandy beach of Skafidia asserts rightfully a place among the best beaches of the country. The broad gold sandy beach with its crystal clear waters and a background of the verdant area behind it attract masses of visitors. A large tourist establishment has attended the organization of one of the best beaches.
Kaiafas is a wonderful beach with abundant white sand and the sand lilies adorning it. Until the disastrous fire in 2007, a lush pine forest surrounded the beach providing shade. However, until its restoration, it is advisable to bring your own umbrella. Moreover, the thermal spa, which you should definitely visit, is located behind the beach.
A Blue Flag, an endless sandy beach and crystal clear waters. This is Zacharo beach! A cafe-restaurant is operating on the beach while the visitor can practice several sports, from water sports to beach volley.
Glyfa is just as beautiful as the other beaches in the area with a gold sandy beach, crystal clear waters and a canteen for all the necessities. It is considered a relatively quiet beach, although there are several small hotels nearby. The small port of the area's Nautical Club is its landmark. If you walk along the beach, you will find...
As the green hills of the Elian land enter the sea, several picturesque creeks are formed, covered with dark sand. The road between gardens and crops will lead you in the long beach of Leventochori, which is particularly lively in the summer, although it is not organized with umbrellas. Like in all the beaches of the prefecture, you can also...