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Plakes Beach, Astypalaia
See practical info for Plakes in Astypalaia, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
- Region
- Astypalaia, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy path
- Coordinates
- 36.57419, 26.37529
About this beach
Plakes usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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.
The shoreline at Plakes faces south, so it usually has natural cover from south-easterly, south-westerly and westerly winds.
Plakes has sand and pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.
There is a campsite nearby (Astypalaia Camping, ~2469 m).
Good to know
Does Plakes beach get windy?
Plakes usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Plakes beach?
Access is easy path. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Plakes beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with deep water.
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