Beaches
Where the land meets the Libyan Sea
Kokkinos Pirgos
Kokkinos Pirgos is one of the nicest beaches in the neighborhood. The more you go the right side of the beach, the less steep it goes, making it a perfect entrance for children. The beach is organized, meaning you have sunbeds and umbrellas. Mostly free of charge for the customers of the shops.
Sandy • organized • family friendly
Kalamaki
Kalamaki is also organized, a bit more touristic, with different restaurants, shops, and ATM in the village. The beach is nice; the sea has rocks inside the water. Those rocks create a few ponds, perfect plunge pools for the little ones.
Sandy • small pebbles • organized • family friendly
Kommos
Kommos is a beautiful beach that starts north from Matala and reaches Kalamaki. The first part of the beach where the archaeological site is located is with umbrellas and taverns. While on the North beach (River area) the area is indicated for nudists.
Sandy • not organized • partly nudists
Agios Pavlos
Agios Pavlos is a remote beach mostly visited by the Greeks. It is definitely a lovely remote sandy beach with crystal clear water that is worth a visit if you don’t mind driving on winding roads.
Sandy • not organized • remote
Good to know
- Best time to swim : morning and late afternoon
- Wind - meltemi - is common in summer afternoons
- Some beaches are organized, others wild.
- Nudism is not allowed in Greece, but some beaches are known for it
- A car is recommended for exploring the remote beaches