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Paralia Katharos
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About
Paralia Katharos is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 455th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 114.9 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Ormos Ammoudiou settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.
Paralia Katharos 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.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Baxedes beach, which has a rating of 6.9.
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Beach overall scores
Paralia Katharos (South Aegean) is located outside the Ormos Ammoudiou 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 Santorini 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 Katharos 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
"I discovered this hidden gem of a beach that boasts light pebbles. It's a serene and tranquil spot that's perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, and the picturesque scenery is simply breathtaking. I highly recommend checking out this secluded spot for a peaceful day at the beach."
Tadeusz Kowalski
"The beach was quite pleasant with a low number of visitors and clear waters. However, it is a bit of a distance away and the beach is rocky, requiring footwear to enter the water. Additionally, there is no shade available, forcing us to construct a makeshift shelter."
Nico Rafael Cruz.
User reviews
"I discovered this hidden gem of a beach that boasts light pebbles. It's a serene and tranquil spot that's perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, and the picturesque scenery is simply breathtaking. I highly recommend checking out this secluded spot for a peaceful day at the beach."
Tadeusz Kowalski
"The beach was quite pleasant with a low number of visitors and clear waters. However, it is a bit of a distance away and the beach is rocky, requiring footwear to enter the water. Additionally, there is no shade available, forcing us to construct a makeshift shelter."
Nico Rafael Cruz.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)
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Kamari 0.5 km
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Perivolos (Perissa) 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Akrotiri 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agios Georgios 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Exo Gialos Thiras 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Akrotiri 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Monolithos 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Akrotiri 1.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Exomytis 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Exomytis 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Manganari 0.8 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ochre Wine Bistro• 10 min walk
- Tephra cocktail bar• 10 min walk
- Ipanema Espresso• 11 min walk
- Ammoudi Fish Tavern• 11 min walk
Attractions
- Windmill of Oia• 11 min walk
- Ammoudi Bay• 11 min walk
Transport
- JTR• 12.5km
- Firostefani Bus Stat...• 7.2km
Localities
- Ormos Ammoudiou• 420m
- Ermoupoli• 114.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Paralia Katharos?
The beachline of Paralia Katharos is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Paralia Katharos?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Paralia Katharos, 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 Katharos good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Paralia Katharos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Paralia Katharos 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Paralia Katharos 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Paralia Katharos?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Paralia Katharos.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ochre Wine Bistro is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Paralia Katharos?
There are 2012 places to stay in the Paralia Katharos area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Paralia Katharos include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Paralia Katharos from parking?
The Paralia Katharos 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Paralia Katharos?
There are 2 attractions near Paralia Katharos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Windmill of Oia located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Paralia Katharos?
The month with the highest temperature in Paralia Katharos 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 Katharos (Santorini 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 Katharos (Santorini 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 Katharos 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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