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Sphaktiria beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 26th place out of 401 beaches in the Peloponnese region 88.6 km away from its center, the city of Tripoli. It is one of the beaches of Gialova settlement, just 3.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. 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.
Sphaktiria 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.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Voidokilia beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
Sphaktiria beach (Peloponnese) is located outside the Gialova 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 coast of the Sfaktiria island and the correct question is not how to get to Sphaktiria beach, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Gialova 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Petrochori 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Gialova 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Petrochori 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Petrochori 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Gialova 0.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Rikia 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Methoni 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Vatias 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Foiniki 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Kamaria 1.5 km
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The coastline of Sphaktiria beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sphaktiria beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Sphaktiria beach 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. So the overall recommendation of the Sphaktiria beach for swimming is positive.
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 very smooth.
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:
Sphaktiria beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sphaktiria beach.
There are 158 places to stay in the Sphaktiria beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Sphaktiria beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Sphaktiria beach has no parking spot
There are 4 attractions near Sphaktiria beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Old Navarino Fortress located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Sphaktiria beach is August. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Sphaktiria beach (Peloponnese Region) 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.Sphaktiria beach (Peloponnese Region) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Divarata 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Anafonitria 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Chalikounas 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Barbati 0.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agia Thekli 1.8 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Glyfada 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Tsilivi 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Laganas 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Dassia 0.4 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Sidari 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Skala 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Ano Vasilikos 1.7 km
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