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Forest beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 231th place out of 348 beaches in the Thessaly region 79.5 km away from its center, the city of Larissa. It is one of the beaches of Agia Marina settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with green pure water and bright sand, 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.
Forest beach 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long. Parking is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lefki beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
Forest beach (Thessaly) is located outside the Agia Marina 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, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Gray sand
Koukounaries 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Koukounaries 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green pure water
Agia Marina 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Agia Marina 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom
Karavotsaki 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom
Loutro 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water, Deserted
Amaliapoli 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Glyfa 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Green pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Marathias 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Light sand & pebble
Rododafni 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Pelasgia Beach 2.1 km
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The coastline of Forest beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Forest beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Forest beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
Forest beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Forest beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ethos Beach Bar is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.
There are 34 places to stay in the Forest beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Forest beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Forest 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 and you have to overcome a long descent.
There are 4 attractions near Forest beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Άγιος Νικόλαος located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Forest beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Achladias 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Panormos 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Paralia Chiliadou 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Paralia Metochiou 5.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Glyfada 2.6 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Panormos 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Niki 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Paralia Chiliadou 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Vitala 5.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Paralia Chiliadou 2.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Isiomata 0.9 km
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