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Makria Petra
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Makria Petra is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 463th place out of 503 beaches in the Ioanian Islands region 176 km away from its center, the city of Corfu. It is one of the beaches of Poros settlement, just 3.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a small bay 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Makria Petra 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, snorkeling.
Not everyone can get to this beach. To reach it, you have to follow a dangerous mountain path, not recommended for children and elderly people. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lazarus beach, which has a rating of 6.8.
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+18
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Makria Petra (Ioanian Islands) is located outside the Poros 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 Kefalonia island
User reviews
"Hidden treasure. Following a rugged path in your vehicle, you eventually reach a secluded spot where you must continue on foot. The descent is challenging, but the payoff is well worth it. The water is pristine, and the shoreline is a mix of smooth pebbles and dried seaweed, creating a unique blend. This location is ideal for snorkeling, gentle cliff jumping, swimming, and s..."
Thiara Sariya
"Extremely stunning beach with a limited number of visitors at the moment. Accessible only by foot or bicycle, as reaching it by car or scooter is nearly unattainable. A pleasant 1-1.5 km walk followed by a 20m descent is required. Overall, a fantastic location."
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"Hidden treasure. Following a rugged path in your vehicle, you eventually reach a secluded spot where you must continue on foot. The descent is challenging, but the payoff is well worth it. The water is pristine, and the shoreline is a mix of smooth pebbles and dried seaweed, creating a unique blend. This location is ideal for snorkeling, gentle cliff jumping, swimming, and s..."
Thiara Sariya
"Extremely stunning beach with a limited number of visitors at the moment. Accessible only by foot or bicycle, as reaching it by car or scooter is nearly unattainable. A pleasant 1-1.5 km walk followed by a 20m descent is required. Overall, a fantastic location."
Aria Slate
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)
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Vathy 1.6 km
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Agios Ioannis 0.3 km
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Stavros 1.6 km
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What to do in Makria Petra? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Makria Petra, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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What is the water and sand quality of the Makria Petra?
The beachline of Makria Petra is covered with light pebbles. Unfortunately it's not very 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 Makria Petra?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Makria Petra, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Makria Petra is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Makria Petra 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.
Makria Petra does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Makria Petra 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 Makria Petra 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Makria Petra?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Makria Petra.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.To Spitikon is the closest place located 3000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Makria Petra?
There are 251 places to stay in the Makria Petra area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Makria Petra include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Makria Petra from parking?
The Makria Petra 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 the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.
Are there any attractions nearby Makria Petra?
There are 3 attractions near Makria Petra that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ragia Beach located in 2.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Makria Petra?
The month with the highest temperature in Makria Petra is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°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?
Makria Petra (Kefalonia 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 Makria Petra (Kefalonia 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 Makria Petra 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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