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Glyfa beach
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Glyfa beach is located on the Gulf of Patras (part of Ionian Sea) and it is in the 15th place out of 166 beaches in the Western Greece region 16.4 km away from its center, the city of Patras. It is one of the beaches of Kryoneri settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a small bay with brown 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Glyfa beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Nostros beach, which has a rating of 8.1.
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Glyfa beach is located in Western Greece within Kryoneri, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The local food is delicious and reasonably priced, with a wide variety of seafood options on the menu. The staff is friendly and youthful, making it a great recommendation for everyone."
Landon Baxter
"The scenery at the beach is absolutely stunning. The rock formation is quite impressive, and the water is incredibly clear."
Vera Kavanova
User reviews
"The local food is delicious and reasonably priced, with a wide variety of seafood options on the menu. The staff is friendly and youthful, making it a great recommendation for everyone."
Landon Baxter
"The scenery at the beach is absolutely stunning. The rock formation is quite impressive, and the water is incredibly clear."
Vera Kavanova
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- fiki bistro beach ba...• 1 min walk
- Prisma Creperor• 1 min walk
- Prisma Cafe• 1 min walk
- Sõnar Beachbar• 1 min walk
Attractions
- Προβλητα Κρυονεριου• 2 min walk
- σπηλια Λιμνοπουλας• 22 min walk
- παραλια Αγιάς• 5km
Transport
- GPA• 26.1km
- KTEL PATRAS bus stat...• 16.1km
- Suburban Rail Statio...• 15.5km
Localities
- Kryoneri• 200m
- Patras• 16.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Glyfa beach?
The Glyfa beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is brown, it does not look very good. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Glyfa beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Glyfa beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Glyfa beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Glyfa beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Glyfa beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Glyfa beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glyfa beach?
The bar is located right on the Glyfa beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.fiki bistro beach bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Glyfa beach?
There are 21 places to stay in the Glyfa beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Glyfa beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Glyfa beach from parking?
The Glyfa beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Glyfa beach?
There are 3 attractions near Glyfa beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Προβλητα Κρυονεριου located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Glyfa beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Glyfa beach is August. Its average value reaches 32°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 8°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Glyfa beach (Western Greece) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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