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Akra varlaam
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About
Akra varlaam is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 74th place out of 90 beaches in the Epirus region 61.2 km away from its center, the city of Ioannina. It is one of the beaches of Karavostasi settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and gray fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Akra varlaam coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Prapa Mali beach, which has a rating of 7.9.
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+18
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3.3
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+17
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Akra varlaam (Epirus) region (Thesprotia sub-region) is located outside the Karavostasi settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the correct question is not how to get to Akra varlaam, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)
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Sivota 1.5 km
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Parga 0.7 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Skala Karavostasi• 26 min walk
- Χελιδόνι-Chelidoni B...• 26 min walk
- Restaurant - Taverna...• 26 min walk
- Blue Bay Club• 27 min walk
Attractions
- Παραλία Σταρναβέρνα• 3.5km
- Fresh spring water• 4.7km
Transport
- CFU• 45.7km
- KTEL CORFU bus stati...• 46.8km
- Primasol Ionian Sun• 38.8km
Localities
- Karavostasi• 2.3km
- Ioannina• 61.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Akra varlaam?
The Akra varlaam is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Akra varlaam?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Akra varlaam, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Akra varlaam good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Akra varlaam does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Akra varlaam good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Akra varlaam secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Akra varlaam is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Akra varlaam?
Akra varlaam can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Akra varlaam?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Akra varlaam.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Skala Karavostasi is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Akra varlaam?
There are 573 places to stay in the Akra varlaam area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Akra varlaam include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Akra varlaam from parking?
The Akra varlaam has no parking spot
Are there any attractions nearby Akra varlaam?
There are 2 attractions near Akra varlaam that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Σταρναβέρνα located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Akra varlaam?
The month with the highest temperature in Akra varlaam is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Akra varlaam (Epirus) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Akra varlaam (Epirus) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Akra varlaam for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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