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Nea Fokea
Africa Vavel
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About
Africa Vavel is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 313th place out of 367 beaches in the Central Macedonia region 68.3 km away from its center, the city of Thessaloniki. It is one of the beaches of Nea Fokea settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Africa Vavel coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Varkes beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Africa Vavel is located in Central Macedonia region (Halkidiki sub-region) within Nea Fokea, 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 beach is compact, with rough sand. It offers sunbeds with umbrellas and a designated free area. There is a small beach bar, two chemical toilets, a fenced changing room, and a cold water shower. Unfortunately, there is no natural shade available."
Sylvia Svetlanova
"The beach is small with minimal stones and coarse sand. There is also a public toilet available."
Lysandra Ivanova
User reviews
"The beach is compact, with rough sand. It offers sunbeds with umbrellas and a designated free area. There is a small beach bar, two chemical toilets, a fenced changing room, and a cold water shower. Unfortunately, there is no natural shade available."
Sylvia Svetlanova
"The beach is small with minimal stones and coarse sand. There is also a public toilet available."
Lysandra Ivanova
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- Nea Fokea• 490m
- Thessaloniki• 68.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Africa Vavel?
The coastline of Africa Vavel is covered with golden sand. Unfortunately it's not 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.
What are the key activities at Africa Vavel?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Africa Vavel has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Africa Vavel good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Africa Vavel does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Africa Vavel 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Africa Vavel secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Africa Vavel?
The bar is located right on the Africa Vavel.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Massalia Restaurant is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Africa Vavel?
There are 899 places to stay in the Africa Vavel area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Africa Vavel include:
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How far is the Africa Vavel from parking?
The Africa Vavel 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 Africa Vavel?
There are 4 attractions near Africa Vavel that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lagoon located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Africa Vavel?
The month with the highest temperature in Africa Vavel is August. Its average value reaches 30°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 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Africa Vavel (Central Macedonia) 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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