About Thessaly

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Thessaly attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Thessaly Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Vouka beach

Velika 2.5 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.7 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Troulos beach

Troullos 0.4 km
Very good
8.3
Beach resort • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Crowded in season
6.2 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Chorefto Beach

Horefto 0.4 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
4.7 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Papa Nero beach

Papa Nero 0.1 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • White fine pebble • Turquoise pure water
3.7 Amenities index

Ampovos beach

Zervochia 2.8 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Brown fine pebble • Crowded in season
4.2 Amenities index

Potistika beach

Potistika 0.1 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water
1 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 348 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Thessaly.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Thessaly, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 293.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Thessaly is less than 500 meters. 223 beaches are relatively easy to access, 38 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 87 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Thessaly however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Thessaly's beaches

Adrina beach
10 Rick Wave

This is our second year visiting and the hotel is definitely worth a visit, especially because of the friendly staff. The beach has pebbles and the water is crystal clear. We stayed at the Adriana Beach hotel, which is built on a hillside. It can be a bit challenging to walk back to the rooms, but they do have a golf buggy available for those who prefer an easier option. It's worth considering taking the water taxi from skiathos port, although it is a bit expensive at 150 euros each way. However, if there are four of you, it's more cost-effective than taking the flying dolphin ferry and a taxi. The food choices at the hotel were acceptable, but they leaned more towards international cuisine rather than Greek. If you're looking for some excellent tavernas, there are a few on Panorma Beach, which is just a ten-minute walk from the hotel. The only disappointment was that, considering it's a family-run hotel, the family themselves were not very visible. Despite that, we definitely plan on going back. 😎👍🥂

Kalamos beach
10 LynZach

The water at this beach is stunningly clear and clean. The sea remains consistently calm, making it perfect for a relaxing swim. I had a delightful final swim of the year here.

Skopelos Port beach
10 New name: Zelio

This is a fantastic place to stay! The location is perfect, right next to the port, bus station, and city center. The rooms were clean and beautifully decorated, the breakfast was satisfying, and the staff was incredibly helpful! 🏖️

Port of Chorefto beach
2 jason smith

The service was completely unacceptable. The chocolate was served cold, but only filled half a cup and had a lot of ice. However, when I asked for ice separately, they didn't have any available. Additionally, the soft drinks were served hot. On top of that, I had to wait in line for 10 minutes.

Fulvia's beach
2 Samantha Wexler

To start, Fulvia beach is not a commercial establishment and is not owned by Fulvia. Other than that, the beach is decent. We visited every day for a week and a half, but there were constantly noisy children shouting and splashing around. The only reason we returned was to check if they were gone. Eventually, we stopped going because there were dogs running around and getting sand all over our towels, and my sister is allergic to dogs. Additionally, there is a fair amount of trash in the water, although it's not too distracting. We decided to switch to Agistros beach for our daily swims, and it was absolutely amazing. The restaurant staff there were incredibly friendly. I highly recommend visiting Agistros. Fulvia beach is not worth it.

Vouka beach
10 Liria

Vrachakia beach is stunning, and it's home to Buca, a beach bar and cafe.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 14 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 30.6°C and water up to 28.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.6°C and water to 14.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Thessaly? In total there are 348 beaches and the most popular is Kastani beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Thessaly?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Thessaly, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 348 beaches in total, of which about 45 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Thessaly?

Most of the beaches located in Thessaly are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Thessaly?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Thessaly?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Thessaly by occupancy.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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