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Achla
Achla beach
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About
Achla beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 322th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 49.8 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Stenies settlement, just 4.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, 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 not crowded place during the season.
Achla beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gialia beach, which has a rating of 6.8.
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Achla beach (South Aegean) is located outside the Stenies 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 Andros 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 Achla 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.
User reviews
"The beach is located 8 kilometers down an unpaved road, but regular cars should be able to handle it without issue. The final turn is a bit rough, but parking a bit further up will solve the problem. On windy days, the beach can be quite choppy and setting up an umbrella may be difficult. Onar is just a 10-minute drive away and is a great option for lunch or dinner."
Lila Renada
"Achla beach is undoubtedly one of the most stunning beaches on the island, and perhaps even in the entire Cyclades region, in my humble opinion. The beach is a popular spot for camping due to its idyllic location, facing towards the east. However, it's worth noting that there are no nearby cafes or canteens to purchase refreshments, and reaching the beach by car can be a bit..."
Nikitas Papadopoulos
User reviews
"The beach is located 8 kilometers down an unpaved road, but regular cars should be able to handle it without issue. The final turn is a bit rough, but parking a bit further up will solve the problem. On windy days, the beach can be quite choppy and setting up an umbrella may be difficult. Onar is just a 10-minute drive away and is a great option for lunch or dinner."
Lila Renada
"Achla beach is undoubtedly one of the most stunning beaches on the island, and perhaps even in the entire Cyclades region, in my humble opinion. The beach is a popular spot for camping due to its idyllic location, facing towards the east. However, it's worth noting that there are no nearby cafes or canteens to purchase refreshments, and reaching the beach by car can be a bit..."
Nikitas Papadopoulos
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Beach Bar στα Πίσω Γ...• 4.4km
- Votsalo Sea Side Est...• 4.5km
- Αντικυθήρων ό σταθμό...• 4.7km
Attractions
- Saint Mamas Holy Gle...• 16 min walk
- Πηγή Βλάχου• 4.7km
- Γερολίμνη Άχλα• 4.9km
- Τάφος Εμπειρίκου• 5km
Transport
- JSY• 52.3km
- Bus Station Karistos• 48.5km
- Athens International...• 88.6km
Localities
- Stenies• 4.8km
- Ermoupoli• 49.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Achla beach?
The Achla beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Achla beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Achla beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Achla beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Achla beach is partially protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the Achla beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Achla beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Achla beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Achla beach.
There are 3 restaurants nearby.Beach Bar στα Πίσω Γιάλια is the closest place located 4400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Achla beach?
There are 149 places to stay in the Achla beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Achla beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Achla beach from parking?
The Achla 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Achla beach?
There are 4 attractions near Achla beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Saint Mamas Holy Glebe located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Achla beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Achla beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Achla beach (Andros island) 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 Achla beach (Andros island) 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 Achla 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.
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