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Paralia Makris Gialos
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About
Paralia Makris Gialos is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 650th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 298.9 km away from its center, the city of Ermúpoli. It is one of the beaches of Kipos Afiarti settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious bay with green pure water and brown 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, seniors etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Paralia Makris Gialos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Diakoftis beach, which has a rating of 8.
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Paralia Makris Gialos (South Aegean) is located outside the Kipos Afiarti 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 Karpathos island 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 Paralia Makris Gialos 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.
User reviews
"The beach boasts a shallow sea that is perfect for swimming and frolicking in the water. The water is crystal clear, making it easy to spot any marine life that may be swimming around."
Constantinos K
User reviews
"The beach boasts a shallow sea that is perfect for swimming and frolicking in the water. The water is crystal clear, making it easy to spot any marine life that may be swimming around."
Constantinos K
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Kyra Panagia 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Kipos Afiarti 4.1 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Arkasa 0.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble
Ammoopi 0.2 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Ammoopi 0.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Ammoopi 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Karpathos 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Katodio 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Kyra Panagia 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Kato Leukos 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Kato Leukos 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Agia Marina 5.6 km
What to do in Paralia Makris Gialos? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Paralia Makris Gialos welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Punta Mare bar• 3 min walk
- Barba Minas Taverna...• 7 min walk
- Baja Beach Bar• 7 min walk
- Baja Bar & Windsurfi...• 8 min walk
Attractions
- Makris Gialos Beach...• 10 min walk
- Prasonnisi Beach• 19 min walk
- Likki beach• 21 min walk
- Shipwreck - Ναυάγιο• 21 min walk
Transport
- AOK• 18 min walk
- Sitia Bus Station• 98.8km
- PrimaSol Miraluna Se...• 99.6km
Localities
- Kipos Afiarti• 1.8km
- Ermoupoli• 298.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Makris Gialos?
The coastline of Paralia Makris Gialos is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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.
What are the key activities at Paralia Makris Gialos?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Paralia Makris Gialos has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Paralia Makris Gialos is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Paralia Makris Gialos good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Paralia Makris Gialos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Paralia Makris Gialos 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 Paralia Makris Gialos secluded and good for relaxing?
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.
What are the key audiences of Paralia Makris Gialos?
Paralia Makris Gialos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Makris Gialos?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Makris Gialos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Punta Mare bar is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Makris Gialos?
There are 337 places to stay in the Paralia Makris Gialos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Makris Gialos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Paralia Makris Gialos from parking?
The Paralia Makris Gialos 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 Paralia Makris Gialos?
There are 4 attractions near Paralia Makris Gialos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Makris Gialos Beach -Chicken Bay Beach located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Makris Gialos?
The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Makris Gialos is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Paralia Makris Gialos (Karpathos island) 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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