In the eastern side of the Rodopi prefecture you will find the settlement of Fanari that has its own beautiful and organized with sunbeds and umbrellas beach. Its shallow and clean waters are mostly preferred by families as it is ideal for children and only a small number of visitors.
- Rodopi Prefecture / Nature / Beaches
This beach is the “sequel” of the aforementioned one. It is called beach of EOT as it stretches from the beach of Fanari up until the camping site of EOT. A long beach that can be accessed either from the camping site or from the beach of Arogi. Its crystal clear waters will attract you. It has been awarded with a blue flag and is the first...
A “sequel” of the beach of EOT and an equally long one is the beach of Arogi. Awarded with a blue flag, the beach of Arogi is the ideal choice for families as it combines shallow waters with tenuous sand. After your sunbathing you can relax at the beach bars or rest at the sunbeds provided for free.
Another beach near the settlement of Fanari is that of Mesi. The scenery is similar to the other beaches: tenuous sand and shallow crystal clear waters. The evergreen surroundings in combination with the blue waters and a drink from the beach bars will offer you a nice, pleasant breeze.
The beach of Alkiona is located near the village of Maroneia. The umbrella and beach bars along the coast are ready to offer their shade and cold drinks respectively. Lots of people choose the beach of Alkiona as it is ideal for young and adults thanks to the play ground and basketball court nearby. For those interested in camping, there is a...
It is one of the most organized beaches in Rodopi as it possesses lifeguards and touristic info centre. Its shallow waters and sand attract lots of people, while at a short distance you can visit the lake of Imeros.
With the chapel on the hill looking over to the blue seas of Thrace, the beach of Prophet Ilias is ideal for those preferring a quite beach with just a few people. The small café nearby can provide you with anything you might need.
The beach of Platanitis is very developed in matters of tourism. The vast vegetation surrounding the beach makes it an ideal place for your dives. You will also find taverns with fresh fish and traditional dishes. The chapel of the Transfiguration of Jesus prevails over the beautiful, organized beach with the sand and pebbles.
Apart from the wooden umbrellas there is no trace of humanity on this beach. This beach can offer you great moments of relaxation with a view of the Thrace Sea and the Greek sun. It is highly recommended that you get equipped with anything you might as there is no café or beach bar on the beach.
After driving on a dirt road after the village of Maroneia and after crossing vast plains with olive trees, you will reach the beach of Marmaritsa. The combination of high, steep rocks with the sea, offers you an ideal place for diving. It is a short, non-organized, remote beach with small pebbles. For those, however, that love fish spearing...
Another beach ideal for diving is that of Petrotes with its small pebbles. As the beach is not organized you will have to carry your own umbrellas and drinks as there is nothing around to accommodate your needs.