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Merchia Beach
Paralia Merchias
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About
Paralia Merchias is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 572th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 43.1 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Kalafati settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and brown 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Paralia Merchias coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
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.
15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kalafati beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Beach overall scores
Paralia Merchias is located in South Aegean within Kalafati, 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 coast of the Mikonos 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
"This spectacular beach boasts serene waters that are so crystal clear, you'll feel like you're swimming in a private oasis. It's the perfect spot for couples seeking a romantic retreat. Be sure to visit the enchanting Chappel Saint Nikolas and uncover the breathtaking hidden gem of Mykonos."
Ethan Calhoun
"The beach is incredibly gorgeous and serene. It's important to bring along all your necessary beach gear, like water and snacks. On the right-hand side, you'll notice some old fisherman's boathouses that have been preserved from years ago."
Ariston Papadopoulos
User reviews
"This spectacular beach boasts serene waters that are so crystal clear, you'll feel like you're swimming in a private oasis. It's the perfect spot for couples seeking a romantic retreat. Be sure to visit the enchanting Chappel Saint Nikolas and uncover the breathtaking hidden gem of Mykonos."
Ethan Calhoun
"The beach is incredibly gorgeous and serene. It's important to bring along all your necessary beach gear, like water and snacks. On the right-hand side, you'll notice some old fisherman's boathouses that have been preserved from years ago."
Ariston Papadopoulos
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Votsalo Mykonos• 2 min walk
- Fokos• 26 min walk
- Lia Fish Tavern• 2.9km
- Restaurant Bar Beach...• 2.9km
Attractions
- Mont Pithos• 28 min walk
- Mykonos Vioma Organi...• 29 min walk
- Agia Anna• 2.5km
- GoDive Mykonos Divin...• 3km
Transport
- JMK• 8.2km
- Paradise Beach Bus S...• 9.1km
Localities
- Kalafati• 3.8km
- Ermoupoli• 43.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Merchias?
The Paralia Merchias is covered with brown small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Paralia Merchias?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Paralia Merchias, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Paralia Merchias good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Paralia Merchias does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Paralia Merchias 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 Paralia Merchias 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 Paralia Merchias?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Merchias.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Votsalo Mykonos is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Merchias?
There are 2123 places to stay in the Paralia Merchias area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Merchias include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Paralia Merchias from parking?
The Paralia Merchias 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 Merchias?
There are 4 attractions near Paralia Merchias that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mont Pithos located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Merchias?
The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Merchias 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 Merchias (Mikonos 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 Paralia Merchias (Mikonos 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 Paralia Merchias 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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