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Paralia Kalogrias Beach, Achaia

Paralia Kalogrias beach, Achaia, Greece
Paralia Kalogrias — Argymeg, CC BY-SA 4.0

See practical info for Paralia Kalogrias in Achaia, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

One of the longest beaches in Greece

Fine golden sand ~9 km long and ~80 m wide — one of the longest sandy beaches in Greece — with shallow, warm Ionian water, family-friendly. Backed by the Strofylia pine forest (~2,200 ha), the largest in Greece, inside the Kotychi–Strofylia Wetlands National Park.

Its distinctive feature: dunes up to 10 m high — the largest sand dune in the Peloponnese, shaped by Ionian westerlies. Partly organized, with long wild stretches; ~45 km southwest of Patras.

Region
Achaia, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.13551, 21.36505

About this beach

Paralia Kalogrias is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

Paralia Kalogrias is oriented towards the west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Paralia Kalogrias has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Paralia Kalogrias has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Paralia Kalogrias beach get windy?

Paralia Kalogrias is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Paralia Kalogrias beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Paralia Kalogrias beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Paralia Kalogrias beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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