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Paralia Gialos
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About
Paralia Gialos 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 85.1 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Gialos settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Paralia Gialos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mylopotas beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Paralia Gialos is located in South Aegean within Gialos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Ios island, 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 near the port is stunning, with its crystal-clear waters and lovely brown sand. At night, you can relax on a deck chair on the beach and savor your drink from the seaside bar."
Tatiana Delacroix
"The beach is absolutely stunning! It's also conveniently located where the ferries dock, so while you're lounging on the brown sand, you can catch a glimpse of the ferries coming and going."
Tas Cosmo
User reviews
"The beach near the port is stunning, with its crystal-clear waters and lovely brown sand. At night, you can relax on a deck chair on the beach and savor your drink from the seaside bar."
Tatiana Delacroix
"The beach is absolutely stunning! It's also conveniently located where the ferries dock, so while you're lounging on the brown sand, you can catch a glimpse of the ferries coming and going."
Tas Cosmo
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Gialos
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480m from center
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920m
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Located at nearest locality
Gialos
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700m from center
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980m
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Gialos
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830m from center
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1.1km
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1km from center
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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 Paralia Gialos. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Paralia Gialos 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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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Gialos?
The coastline of Paralia Gialos is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Gialos?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Paralia Gialos 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 Paralia 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 Gialos is fully protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Paralia 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 Gialos secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Gialos?
The bar is located right on the Paralia Gialos.
There are 1 restaurants nearby.Bilaeti tavern is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Gialos?
There are 219 places to stay in the Paralia Gialos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Gialos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Paralia Gialos from parking?
The Paralia Gialos has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Gialos?
There are 4 attractions near Paralia Gialos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Homer's Memorial Ormos located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Gialos?
The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Gialos is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Paralia Gialos (Ios 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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