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Cape Columbo
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About
Cape Columbo is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 402th place out of 1022 beaches in the South Aegean region 115.9 km away from its center, the city of Ermoupoli. It is one of the beaches of Koloumpos settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and black fine pebble, so it is 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 almost deserted place even during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Cape Columbo 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
5 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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Cape Columbo (South Aegean) is located outside the Koloumpos 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 Cape Columbo 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
"This magnificent beach is a true gem, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The crystal-clear water is simply breathtaking, and the beach is perfectly sheltered from any gusts of wind. Additionally, getting to this beach is a breeze, making it an ideal destination for anyone seeking a relaxing day out."
Nabil Aziz
"The beach is surrounded by a desolate and uninviting rocky terrain, which hardly inspires any sense of joy or relaxation. The only issue that compounds this already dreary situation is the fact that locating the path that leads to this place is a daunting and frustrating task. Overall, this is not a beach that I would recommend to anyone seeking a pleasant and stress-free ge..."
Darian M.
User reviews
"This magnificent beach is a true gem, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The crystal-clear water is simply breathtaking, and the beach is perfectly sheltered from any gusts of wind. Additionally, getting to this beach is a breeze, making it an ideal destination for anyone seeking a relaxing day out."
Nabil Aziz
"The beach is surrounded by a desolate and uninviting rocky terrain, which hardly inspires any sense of joy or relaxation. The only issue that compounds this already dreary situation is the fact that locating the path that leads to this place is a daunting and frustrating task. Overall, this is not a beach that I would recommend to anyone seeking a pleasant and stress-free ge..."
Darian M.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cape Columbo?
The Cape Columbo is covered with black small pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Cape Columbo?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cape Columbo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Cape Columbo good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cape Columbo does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Cape Columbo 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 Cape Columbo secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Cape Columbo?
Cape Columbo can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cape Columbo?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cape Columbo.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Rocabella Santorini is the closest place located 3400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cape Columbo?
There are 2188 places to stay in the Cape Columbo area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cape Columbo include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cape Columbo from parking?
The Cape Columbo has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Cape Columbo?
There are 2 attractions near Cape Columbo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Windmill of Oia located in 4.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cape Columbo?
The month with the highest temperature in Cape Columbo 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?
Cape Columbo (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 Cape Columbo (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 Cape Columbo 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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