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Foneas beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 6th place out of 401 beaches in the Peloponnese region 72.2 km away from its center, the city of Tripoli. It is one of the beaches of Proastio settlement, just 1.2 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 spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 very crowded place during the season.
Foneas beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sea kayaking.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paralia Stoupa, which has a rating of 8.4.
Foneas beach (Peloponnese) is located outside the Proastio 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 easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Foneas beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Dichoba 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Proastio 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kalamitsi 0.4 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Stoupa 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Kampos 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Aghios Dimitrios 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble
Kitries 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Akrogiali 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Akrogiali 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Abia 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mikre Mantineia 1.7 km
What to do in Foneas beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Foneas beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Foneas beach you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own. There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Foneas beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Foneas beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The beachline of Foneas beach is covered with light 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Foneas beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Foneas beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Foneas beach is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Foneas beach for swimming is very positive.
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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the Foneas beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Καντίνα Φονέας is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 429 places to stay in the Foneas beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Foneas beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Foneas 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 small descent.
There are 4 attractions near Foneas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Φονέα located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Foneas beach is August. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Foneas 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Foneas beach (Peloponnese Region) 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 Foneas beach 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
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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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