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Galissas
Galissas beach
Good for Relax
About
Galissas 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 6.3 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Charasonas settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Galissas beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paralia Delfini, which has a rating of 7.8.
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+16
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1.8
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Galissas beach is located in South Aegean within Charasonas, 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 Syros 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 family-friendly beach boasts a pleasant expanse of sand, with the unique feature of brown sand adding to its charm."
Hassan Chehadi
"The beach is stunning, just like all the other beaches in Syros. It's exactly what you would envision from a typical Greek beach with transparent waters and sandy shores. Additionally, the sand on this beach is brown. On days when it's busy, it's still possible to find some space to relax because it's so broad and expansive. There are also plenty of dining options nearby, an..."
Rotiris
User reviews
"This family-friendly beach boasts a pleasant expanse of sand, with the unique feature of brown sand adding to its charm."
Hassan Chehadi
"The beach is stunning, just like all the other beaches in Syros. It's exactly what you would envision from a typical Greek beach with transparent waters and sandy shores. Additionally, the sand on this beach is brown. On days when it's busy, it's still possible to find some space to relax because it's so broad and expansive. There are also plenty of dining options nearby, an..."
Rotiris
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Ampela 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Rocharis 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Kolympithra 0.1 km
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Kolympithra 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Agios Stefanos 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ornos 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Lotos 0.5 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Komito 0.8 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Delfini 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Kardia to rema 1.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand
Vari 0.9 km
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Azolimnos 0.2 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- aVentoura• 2 min walk
- Ηλιοβασίλεμα• 2 min walk
- Hotel Benois• 3 min walk
- Της Φιλομήλας• 2.5km
Attractions
- Παραλία Δανί• 29 min walk
- Lemonáki• 2.9km
- Παραλία Λωτός• 3km
- Lotos Beach• 3km
Transport
- JSY• 6.5km
- Southern Bus Station...• 40km
- Old train station Ma...• 98.3km
Localities
- Charasonas• 1.3km
- Ermoupoli• 6.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Galissas beach?
The coastline of Galissas beach is covered with brown sand. It's 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 Galissas beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Galissas beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Galissas beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Galissas beach is partially protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the Galissas beach 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 very smooth.
Is the Galissas beach 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 Galissas beach?
The bar is located right on the Galissas beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.aVentoura is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Galissas beach?
There are 589 places to stay in the Galissas beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Galissas beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Galissas beach from parking?
The Galissas 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 Galissas beach?
There are 4 attractions near Galissas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Παραλία Δανί located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Galissas beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Galissas 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?
Galissas beach (Syros 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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